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Waterlogged leopard rescued after plunging into urban well [Photos]

Fri, Apr 05 2013 at 11:40 AM

The adult leopard is the second of its kind to be rescued in Guwahati this week, highlighting the ongoing conflict between native wildlife and rapid human encroachment on already shrinking habitats.

Florida panther springs into the wild [Photos]

Thu, Apr 04 2013 at 11:45 AM

After being rescued by wildfire biologists as a kitten, the 2-year-old endangered male panther is finally heading back home to the swamps and forests of southern Florida.

Sacred rivers not immune to pollution [Photos]

Wed, Apr 03 2013 at 11:30 AM

Although many people bathe in the holy waters of the Ganges and Yamuna, about 426 million liters of pollution are pumped into the rivers every day.

Ice scientist snaps stunning aerial view of Alaskan mountains

Tue, Apr 02 2013 at 11:26 AM

Scientists fly between Alaska and Greenland to gather data for NASA's Operation IceBridge, an airborne science mission to study Earth's polar ice.

Massive egg of extinct flightless bird up for auction [Photo]

Fri, Mar 29 2013 at 11:46 AM

The egg, which is about 100 times the size of an average chicken egg, is expected to fetch up to $45,000 when it is sold in Christie's "Travel, Science and Natural History" sale in April.

Museum showcases off-the-wall shoes [Photos]

Thu, Mar 28 2013 at 11:41 AM

Some 150 pairs of eccentric shoes, many designed with celebrities in mind, are on display at the Grassi Museum in Leipzig, Germany for an experimental fashion exhibition that challenges traditional notions of shoe design.

Snow day at the zoo [Photos]

Wed, Mar 27 2013 at 11:13 AM

Animals at Smithsonian's National Zoo make the most of lingering winter weather after a spring blizzard blanketed nearly half of the U.S. earlier this week.

Butterfly antics reign supreme at new museum exhibit [Photos]

Tue, Mar 26 2013 at 12:03 PM

London's Natural History Museum is opening its seasonal butterfly house for visitors to observe the fascinating life-cycles of hundreds of live butterfly species from across the world.

Cities go dark for Earth Hour [Photos]

Mon, Mar 25 2013 at 12:48 PM

Iconic landmarks and skylines all across the globe were plunged into darkness on Saturday for Earth Hour, an annual event that asks participants to switch off lights and bust out the candles for one hour to raise awareness of climate change issues.

16 puppy photos that will melt your heart

Fri, Mar 22 2013 at 12:30 PM

March 23 is National Puppy Day, a ridiculously adorable holiday organized to educate the public on the horrors of puppy mills, promote non-pet store adoptions and, above all, celebrate the puppies in our lives.

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It's obviously ideal if

Fri, Jan 13 2012 at 2:40 PM

It's obviously ideal if mothers are in optimal health during pregnancy, but the entire idea of discouraging overweight women from giving birth is missing the point entirely. It doesn't even come close to getting to the root of the problem. The issue of obesity is informed by socioeconomic factors, and statistically, the unhealthiest people are usually poor people who have limited access to education, nutritious food, affordable health care, and a multitude of other resources necessary for healthy living. I think obesity and its related health issues will always be a problem until something is done about the structures and policies that exacerbate the problem.

Thanks for letting us know! I

Fri, Sep 30 2011 at 4:05 PM

Thanks for letting us know! I'm editing the caption to reflect this. Caitlin Leary Associate Photo Editor

Hi Cecile! You're absolutely

Fri, Sep 16 2011 at 10:07 AM

Hi Cecile! You're absolutely correct, and I've edited the caption to reflect it. Thanks for catching that! Caitlin Associate Photo Editor

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