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These Elephants Refuse to Get Into their Transport Boxes Oct 28, 2019

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Rangers are hoping to relocate a trio of elephants to their new home, in Kafue National Park. But first, they need to draw them into the transport container, and they’re hoping a treat will do the trick.

The Worst Air Disaster in Romanian History Oct 28, 2019

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The crash of TAROM Flight 371 on March 31, 1995 resulted in the death of all 60 people on board. The pressure was on the government to come up with answers.

Baby Indian Rhinos are Serious Milk Guzzlers Oct 21, 2019

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The sheer numbers involved in raising a rhino calf are staggering: a young rhino can drink up to seven gallons of milk a day – which means the mom needs up to 110 pounds of grass each day to sustain herself.

The Devastation Caused by the 2018 Fuego Eruption Oct 21, 2019

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The eruption of Fuego on June 3, 2018 is one of the darkest events in the history of Guatemala. It left heartbreaking scenes in its wake, as survivors began a frantic search for family and friends.

Three's a Crowd in this Orangutan Relationship Oct 14, 2019

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Two young orangutans show signs of affection towards each other – much to the chagrin of a third male orangutan who proceeds to disrupt their very public display of affection.

A Plane Crashes After Takeoff in the Heart of Miami Oct 14, 2019

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Fine Air Flight 101 departs from Miami International Airport on August 7, 1997 en route to the Dominican Republic. Shortly after take-off, the plane loses control and crashes, right in the middle of Miami.

Why Wyoming Takes Women's Rights Seriously Oct 14, 2019

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Wyoming was the first state to allow women the right to vote in 1870, and when Congress threatened to derail Wyoming's statehood unless the right was revoked, the state refused to back down.

An Unusual Guest Arrives at This Orangutan Rescue Center Sep 23, 2019

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Despite its name, the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation also welcomes other animals. The latest addition is a baby orphan sun bear – affectionately named Denny Bear.

How Science Helps Preserve Longmen Grottoes Sep 23, 2019

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The Buddhist statues of the Longmen Grottoes are a Chinese heritage - one in urgent need of preservation. To do this, archaeologists use advanced scanning technology to pinpoint the vulnerable areas in need of restoration.

How the Common Cold Affected the Crew of Apollo 7 Sep 16, 2019

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Things were not going well aboard Apollo 7: the astronauts felt stressed by the confines of the command module and to top it off, astronaut Wally Schirra developed a painful head cold.

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