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Animal defenses have evolved over time into some pretty impressive mechanisms. In fact, some types of animal armor have even ...

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The animal in question is the Surinam toad, scientifically known as Pipa pipa. Though it might sound unbelievable, this ...

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Teresa Paradis knew Miss Bell was pregnant, but when she felt the frail Chihuahua’s abdomen for movement, she found none. The dog’s owner had become homeless with her after a recent separation. They ...

A yearlong probe reveals dozens of pregnant women in jails face horrific conditions with limited medical care. Many are ...

Dozens of pregnant women locked up in county jails described excruciating pain, saying their cries for help were ignored as ...