'A sad day': Tom Hanks mourns his dog Monty

Fri Jan 20, 2012 2:47 PM EST

The star of of "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close" shared with his Twitter followers the loss of his dog Monty on January 19, posting the above image of his beloved pet to his WhoSay page with the caption "Monty.

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I'll scratch your back... antelope and myna birds enjoy a symbiotic relationship

Wed Jan 4, 2012 4:46 PM EST

A flock of bank myna birds takes roost on the backs of nilgai antelope in Keoladeo National Park, Rajasthan, India, to enjoy a lunch of fleas and other insects, and the antelope don't appear to mind.

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I'll scratch your back...Antelopes and myna birds enjoy a symbiotic relationship

Wed Jan 4, 2012 4:40 PM EST

A flock of bank myna birds takes roost on the backs of nilgai antelopes in in Keoladeo National Park, Rajasthan, India, to enjoy a lunch of fleas and other insects, and the antelope don't appear to mind.

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Pet fiasco! Exhausted and sore, Labrador mix gets airlift out of California forest

Thu Aug 4, 2011 10:03 AM EDT

It seems that Baxter had quite an epic adventure, in reports by the AP and the Daily Mail online it's said that "Baxter had become tired, with sore paws and unable to walk," during the 5-mile hike, his paws not being accustomed to such rough terrain.

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They are family: 3 bears relax at a German zoo

Wed Aug 3, 2011 10:09 AM EDT

I love that these brother bears seem to be in playful, sculptural poses. As reported by EPA: The two brothers were born on January 24, 2011 weighing 400 grammes.

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He's a survivor: Wise monkey seems to reflect on his crisis-stricken zoo

Wed Aug 3, 2011 9:57 AM EDT

This wise looking monkey may be a little world weary after the year his home zoo has had.

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Pooches are decked out for Paul Frank's Puppy Prom

Tue Aug 2, 2011 9:00 AM EDT

As part of his national "Academy of Awesome Mobile Tour 2011," designer Paul Frank put on a "puppy prom" inspired fashion show to involve his four-legged fans and their owners. I'm not sure these two pups are feeling sparks after their pairing, but it's pretty cute none-the-less.

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Tiny, teetering owl loses balance after pesticide poisoning

Fri Jul 29, 2011 11:59 AM EDT

This little owl is too darn cute, though it's so sad that his balance has been impacted by pesticides.

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Mourning pup needs a home

Thu Jul 28, 2011 1:25 PM EDT

This is such a touching and sweet story. After having attended the funeral of his former owner who passed away in April, Kirby was found by her graveside after escaping from a relatives' yard. He's now looking for a new home and owner to love.

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A shady spot to wash your elephant

Wed Jul 27, 2011 1:42 PM EDT

This hot, summer week finds animals around the globe working to beat the heat with help from their human counterparts (except for a crafty bulldog who decided to take matters into his own paws). Check out more images of animals cooling off amid high temperatures here.

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Polar bear takes a dip during record Russian temperatures

Wed Jul 27, 2011 1:34 PM EDT

Animals at the Moscow Zoo are trying to beat the heat as the temperatures soar into the 90's there today. According to Polar Bears International, polar bears have problems overheating - even when they're running around in the arctic.

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Humboldt penguin says hello

Wed Jul 27, 2011 1:26 PM EDT

Don't worry, this little bird isn't taking the summer heat too badly. According to the website for the Antarctic Connection, "This warm weather penguin lives mostly on rocky mainland shores, especially near cliffs, or on islands off the coasts of Chile and Peru.

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Strange visitors: Chimps investigate icy friends at Houston Zoo

Wed Jul 27, 2011 1:19 PM EDT

It's pretty "cool" that local businesses are providing zoos across the country with ice and snow treats to help beat the heat.

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Duck enjoys the sprinklers in Massachusetts

Wed Jul 27, 2011 1:11 PM EDT

Is it horrible that I look at this image and hear Gilbert Gottfried's voice, or just extremely good marketing on the part of Aflac?

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Charles Darwin (the monkey) contemplates his next move in Berlin

Wed Jul 27, 2011 1:05 PM EDT

This squirrel monkey does certainly look as contemplative as his name sake. What do you think of animals used in the entertainment industry?

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Bulldog thinks it's time for an indoor pool!

Wed Jul 27, 2011 12:32 PM EDT

I can't blame this pup for wanting to bring his pool inside where it's cooler. Would your dog think to do this? I'm not sure most dogs I know would be able to put this line of thinking together!

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Fighting off the grizzly heat in Wisconsin

Wed Jul 27, 2011 12:21 PM EDT

This Grizzly looks like he's had enough of the current heat wave!

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New baby hippo exhausted by day out at the Prague zoo

Wed Jul 27, 2011 10:22 AM EDT

Looks like all of the swimming and media attention was enough to tire this little one out - lots of yawning! Is it nap time mom?

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One of China's oldest female pandas gives birth

Wed Jul 27, 2011 10:03 AM EDT

Most pandas live to be about 25-year-old, but with artificial insemination, Li Li has given birth to a cub in her twilight years. What do you think about this sort of intervention to add numbers to a species?

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Baby elephant plays ball in Oklahoma

Tue Jul 19, 2011 5:56 PM EDT

It looks like Malee was having a fun summer day. What's your favorite animal to watch at play?

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Night and day in the animal kingdom

Tue Jul 19, 2011 5:52 PM EDT

Click "Show more" below to see these two wildly similar, but opposite, photos taken from different sides of the globe.

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U.S. Coast Guard, NOAA release sea turtles back into the ocean

Tue Jul 19, 2011 5:39 PM EDT

 The Daily News of Galveston County reports: Biologists and staff with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Moody Gardens, Texas A&M University at Galveston and U.S.

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Seeing the world through the eyes of animals

Tue Jul 19, 2011 5:30 PM EDT

AFP - Getty Images photographer Luis Robayo spent a day at the zoo in Cali, Colombia photographing the eyes of animals. What do you think of this different take on some popular zoo animals? How do you think these creatures see the world around them?

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