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washingtonpost.com • Animals • Poland
A chubby Polish cat named Gacek unexpectedly became the top-rated tourist attraction on Google Maps, receiving thousands of five-star reviews before being temporarily removed and then reinstated.
nysun.com • Animals • Cambodia
A highly trained African giant pouched rat named Ronin has set a world record for detecting over 100 landmines in Cambodia.
latimes.com • Animals • California
A California surfer shares his unique hobby of teaching goats to surf, incorporating them into his surfing camps and even writing children's books about his surfing goats.
nytimes.com • Animals • New York City
Astoria, a wild turkey known for her Midtown Manhattan adventures, has returned to the city, captivating New Yorkers and raising concerns among birdwatchers.
www1.folha.uol.com.br • Animals • Brazil
An African elephant named Pupy is traveling from Buenos Aires to a Brazilian sanctuary for a better life.
gazzettadimodena.it • Animals • Italy
In Modena, Italy, a Border Collie named Max was brutally injured by its owner, who amputated its tail, prompting an investigation by the OIPA.
A behavioral biologist discusses whether animals experience grief, using the example of elephants' reactions to the death of a herd member.
smh.com.au • Animals • Australia
After 529 days missing in the Australian wilderness, a dachshund named Valerie was finally rescued thanks to a dedicated volunteer group's persistent efforts.
thecourier.co.uk • Animals • Scotland
An unlicensed dog kennel in Angus, Scotland, housing XL Bullies and facing a court appeal for a licence, hasn't been visited by the SSPCA since a charity took over last year, coinciding with the closure of a nearby SSPCA rescue centre.
www1.folha.uol.com.br • Animals • China
A capybara that escaped from a Chinese zoo two months ago has been recaptured, prompting amusement and widespread attention on social media.