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Pleasant Hill officer steps in to help residents, save baby owl injured during tornado
Animals
Mountain lion cubs rescued before being washed away in reservoir spillway
Colorado wildlife officials were called to Vallecito Reservoir by a staffer who was about to release water down the spillway where the two young cubs were stuck.
Animals
Animal Rescue League of Iowa: 60 animals rescued from 'horrible conditions' in Norwalk
Law enforcement alerted ARL to the situation, leading to the discovery of dozens of sick, mistreated animals.
Animals
Iowa ARL: 60 animals rescued from Norwalk home
The recovered animals are currently under the ARL's care.
Local News
Woman discovers 20-million-year-old fossil while walking along Oregon Coast
The discovery caught the attention of a curator of fossil marine mammals at the Smithsonian, who said the woman found the fossil of a Desmostylian.
Animals
Blank Park Zoo getting $18 million expansion through new campaign
The "Expand the Impact" Capital Campaign will grow Blank Park Zoo, with new and improved facilities in the works for seals, otters, lions and much more.
Animals
Baby gorilla Jameela update: Surrogate mother 'Freddy' picks her up within seconds, shows positive signs
The introduction lasted a bit over two hours, which was considered a success because "it was the first time Jameela was able to be picked up by a female gorilla."
Animals
Check out these adorable, adoptable pups at AHeinz57
AHeinz57 is located at 4002 Ash St in De Soto.
Animals
Tortoise gets a scooter to help him heal
Slow and steady wins the race for the tortoise, unless you give him some wheels.
Local News
Punxsutawney Phil, wife welcome two babies
The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club has announced the birth of two babies to Phil and his wife, Phyllis.
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Shelter Slumber Pawty raising money, awareness for shelter animals
Around 70 shelters are participating in the Shelter Slumber Pawty, with two of those located in central Iowa. Learn more at https://www.shelterslumberpawty.com/
Pets
American Kennel Club reveals 10 most popular dog breeds
The United States' oldest dog registry has put out updated rankings for the 10 most popular dog breeds.
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