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Looking towards an uncertain future, a huge male bear triggers a camera trap, taking his own picture. Leifdefjorden, Spitsbergen, Norway (p.239)
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Court to decide value of man’s best friend
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  Rescue dog, owner, bond over devastating disease
Dec. 22: NBC’s Jill Rappaport reports on the story of an incredible partnership between a rescue dog and her owner, who is fighting a devastating disease.
  Images: Race to rescue rhinos
The northern white rhino is nearly extinct, with just eight known to exist, but a rescue operation that included airlifting four from a Czech zoo to Kenya, is underway.
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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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  Rescue dog, owner, bond over devastating disease
Dec. 22: NBC’s Jill Rappaport reports on the story of an incredible partnership between a rescue dog and her owner, who is fighting a devastating disease.

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Giada’s sweet holiday treats
Dec. 22: Food Network star Giada De Laurentiis prepares some delicious holiday desserts, including chocolate truffle pops and roasted apple pies.

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  Animal Tracks
A leaping squirrel, a yawning tiger, a playful panda pair, a baby beluga whale – plus many 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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  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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  Will Ferrell pops up in wedding photo
Dec. 22: Actor Will Ferrell made a cameo appearance in one couple's wedding announcement photo in the New York Times over the weekend. The TODAY hosts also poke fun at Meredith Vieira's wedding photos.

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