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A baby elephant is seen being trained at Ringling's breeding center.
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Kitten survives 120-mile ride underneath SUV
Adventure earns kitty the name Milo, a blend of words ‘miles’ and ‘Tahoe’
  Images: Flagship species for climate change
View 10 animals and plants identified in a new report as ‘flagship species’ for climate change.
Chihuahuas crowding California shelters
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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.

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  State scrambles for abandoned Chihuahuas
Dec. 11: Animal shelters in California are reporting a glut of abandoned Chihuahuas, leaving officials scrambling to find homes for all the tiny dogs. NBC’s George Lewis reports.

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Decorate for the holidays without breaking the bank
Dec. 16: Feel like your home needs a little holiday boost this year? Lifestyle expert Chassie Post has do-it-yourself  tips for making your house a holiday home by using a few inexpensive and store-bought items.

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  Animal Tracks
A Frisbee-playing pooch, a Scuba-diving Santa, a racing greyhound and more images of cute critters.

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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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  Images: Glamourpuss
Fashionable feline divas strike a pose in wild and bright-colored wigs.

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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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10 cutest cats
TODAYShow.com readers have voted for their favorite felines. See who they are!
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Zoo babies
From giraffes to porcupines, meet a few of the animal kingdom's aww-inspiring newcomers.
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  Bruin buddy
A look into the remarkable friendship of a man and an 800-pound grizzly.

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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.

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Top 10 dog breeds
The American Kennel Club lists the most popular pooches in America.
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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.

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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
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  No sign of Woods as wife steps out again
Dec. 16: Tiger Woods has not been seen in public since the scandal began to unfold nearly three weeks ago. This comes as his wife was spotted again yesterday without her wedding ring. NBC’s Peter Alexander has the latest.

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