BEING SENT FROM MAINLAND CHINA. IN THE SPIRIT OF GIVING, SHARING THE COMFORT OF A STUFFED ANIMAL WITH KIDS IN THE LACONIA COMMUNITY EVERY HOLIDAY SEASON, A BEHAVIOR COORDINATOR WITH LACONIA ...

Getting rid of stuffed animals can be hard for kids because they have sentimental value. We learned to donate them instead of throwing them out. We contacted our local soup kitchen and realized ...

This week, Biden signed it into law. December 18, 2024 • This year, the animal kingdom was filled with triumph, loss and new discoveries. Here is a look at NPR's top animal stories of 2024.

We may think that gift giving is a purely human trait, but it turns out many other animals also treat their mates and companions. If on Christmas morning, upon opening your annual gift of novelty ...

It’s a tale of a brave yet bewildered cat on a quest to conquer an unlikely adversary: an octopus. Watch as the cat tries to catch an octopus. Our protagonist, a spirited cat with a gleam of curiosity ...

Near the Philippine coast, a rare sighting of the multi-colored blanket octopus captivated marine enthusiasts and biologists. This vibrant and graceful creature revealed the ocean’s diverse marine ...

TEXARKANA, Ark. -- A group of local high schoolers crafted some special comforting items for children that end up in the emergency room. The EAST (Education Accelerated by Service and Technology ...

Dec. 20, 2024 — Despite their reputation as buzzing nuisances, flies serve a critical role as some of the Earth's most prolific pollinators -- and new research suggests they are increasingly at ...

which was donated to the sheriff’s department by an anonymous donor who won the stuffed animal through a raffle Dec. 20 by the Pet Adoption and Welfare Society of Carteret. (Contributed photo) ...