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5,600 new species found in deep sea Researchers catalog life in pitch-black zone once thought to be ‘barren’ |
California cities scratch out declawing of cats ‘It's a form of animal cruelty’ says San Francisco supervisor Ross Mirkarimi |
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Unlikely friends A pig and a tiger, a monkey and a rabbit, a duck and a dog – these best buddy pairs make some very odd couples. more photos |
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Who will win Best in Show? Nov. 25: TODAY anchors talk to John O’Hurley, host of the National Dog Show, about what to expect at this year’s competition. |
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Last-minute Thanksgiving cooking tips Nov. 25: Food Network star Alex Guarnaschelli shares some simple cooking tips that will make you look like a gourmet chef. |
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Animal Tracks Two Thanksgiving turkeys, a see-through sea creature, a camouflaged catfish, a hungry golden monkey, a kissing pooch – plus more animals great and small. more photos |
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11 true ‘tails’ of survival From a ham that went on the lam to a Chihuahua that blew away, meet 11 amazing animals that survived a brush (or flush!) with death to reunite with their owners. |
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Bam-Bam Noodle Butt? Wackiest pet names From Dishwasher to Velvet Elvis, here are the most unusual dog and cat names. |
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A lion’s tale The life of Christian, the 'hugging' lion who captured the hearts of millions in a memorable web video. more photos |
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All the presidents’ pets Harry Truman said, “If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog.” Plenty of presidents did, and other pets besides. more photos |
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Holy cow! 9 amazing animals From a colossal cow to a stowaway kitty, these creatures are all extraordinary in some way. |
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Orphans no more Nursed by a golden retriever after their mother rejected them, three white tiger cubs at a private zoo in Kansas are growing up fast. |
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Top 10 oddballs of the animal world From the aye-aye to the star-nosed mole, wildlife never looked so wild |
Obamas hold first state dinner Nov. 25: President Obama and the first lady welcome the D.C. elite, Oscar-winning entertainers and Hollywood moguls to the White House for their first state dinner. NBC’s Savannah Guthrie reports. |
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