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The Life, Loss and Lore of the Sea Mink

It might be among the first mammals to go extinct in North America after colonization. But can scientists prove it was even a ...
Additionally, sea otters have a loose patch of skin under their forearms that serves as a sort of pocket. In these pockets, they can store their favorite rocks as well as food collected during ...
A young sea turtle named Bugs is returning to the ocean on Wednesday after spending five months recovering at the Sea Turtle ...
During a holiday filled with fireworks and celebrations, North Korean state media released photos showing Kim Jong Un supervising drills simulating nuclear strikes against the U.S. and South Korea.
Shell-operated Victory gas field is now producing natural gas to support the UK’s domestic energy needs. The company intends to transfer the North Sea asset to its proposed ...