Animals
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When should I worry about a cat scratch? Here's what experts say.
How to tell if you've got a harmless wound or an infection like cat scratch fever.
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Dog safety for kids: What parents need to know
Experts say children can start learning dog safety as early as 6 months old.
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Do pets make you healthier and happier? Here's what research shows.
The positive — and in some cases, not-so-positive — effects of pet ownership, according to studies.
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People keep getting gored by bison. Experts weigh in on why, how to stay safe and what happens to the body.
"People are amazed when they see these large, charismatic mammals," says a wildlife expert. But getting too close to bison is dangerous.
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A zookeeper and new mom taught this orangutan how to nurse by breastfeeding her own baby: 'A very proud moment for me'
Whitlee Turner breastfed her infant son in front of the great ape, who struggled to nurse her young.
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A baby dropped his bottle in an orangutan’s zoo exhibit. ‘I didn’t expect what happened next,’ says mom.
One baby's lost bottle is a clever primate's treasure.
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Mom fends off mountain lion cub that attacked 5-year-old son: ‘The bravest woman I know,’ says husband
Despite the trauma, the family doesn't want the event to deter others from enjoying the outdoors.
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