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A new study reveals that modern dogs retain previously overlooked genetic traits inherited from wolves. These ancient DNA ...

Bird migration has long been embedded in the landscape of the borderland, with nearly 300 species of birds visiting here ...

Nacho may seem unassuming at 4 ½ pounds, but the prancing chihuahua recently outplaced more than 1,000 dogs in the National ...