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'Black Beauty' and 'Hellboy' - the dino stars of the Royal Tyrrell Museum
January 27, 2020 - 7:40 AM

DRUMHELLER, Alta. - It was Aug. 12, 1884 when a young geologist, Joseph B. Tyrrell, stumbled upon a 70-million-year-old dinosaur skull, deep in the heart of Alberta's Badlands.
No snake soup for Hong Kong's young snake catcher
January 01, 2021 - 10:09 PM

Hong Kong is home to a variety of snakes — from the venomous king cobra to larger species such as the Burmese python. Whenever one of these reptiles is spotted slithering into a home or coming alarmingly close to a residential area, Ken Lee is among the snake catchers called to capture the creatures.
Cold-hearted pet owner who left lizards in street is sought
December 23, 2019 - 2:20 PM

STOUGHTON, Mass. - Police are searching for the owner of several lizards that were found in cages on a street in Massachusetts.
Choosing your first reptile: some species to look for
October 01, 2019 - 5:14 AM

Reptiles are easier to keep than ever, with special equipment available in almost any pet store. This ease of entry, however, means that beginners can end up in over their head.
In Milan, colours pop at Versace, MSGM, Etro
September 21, 2018 - 2:21 PM

MILAN - Fashion may seem a respite for the cares of the world, but often it is actually an expression of them.
Israel faces crocodile conundrum with stranded reptiles
August 09, 2018 - 6:07 AM

An Israeli businessman appears to have bitten off more than he can chew with plans for a crocodile farm in a West Bank settlement.
Scientists identify world's oldest lizard fossil in northern Italy
May 30, 2018 - 9:59 AM

EDMONTON - Scientists say they have identified the world's oldest lizard fossil — a discovery that sheds light on the evolution of lizards and snakes.
Gopher tortoise 'Gus' captivates visitors to Halifax museum at 95 years of age
March 19, 2018 - 4:00 AM

HALIFAX - At 95 years old, Gus is slow-moving. But that's in his nature, seeing as he's a gopher tortoise.
From anteaters to zebras: London Zoo counts its creatures
February 07, 2018 - 1:40 PM

LONDON - Gibbons Jimmy and Yoda, Max the Eurasian eagle owl and Bhanu the lion have stood up to be counted as London Zoo conducts its annual audit of creatures big and small.
Exhibit offers rare glimpse at Bunny Mellon's botanical art
November 22, 2016 - 7:19 AM

NEW YORK - She started gardening at age 5 and became a consummate horticulturalist and art collector, particularly of botanical art. But until now, Rachel "Bunny" Mellon's vast collection could be seen by invitation only at her Oak Spring Garden estate and library, just outside Washington, D.C.
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iNwine Wednesday: Robin Ridge Winery 2019 Gamay
I have a crush on Gamay these days and I'm obviously not the only one with #GoGamay trending. Thankfully there are some amazing B.C. Gamays to enjoy. You may have tried this cousin of Pinot Noir, its name and region in France is Beaujolais.

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Lifestyle News

'Black Beauty' and 'Hellboy' - the dino stars of the Royal Tyrrell Museum

No snake soup for Hong Kong's young snake catcher

Cold-hearted pet owner who left lizards in street is sought

Choosing your first reptile: some species to look for

In Milan, colours pop at Versace, MSGM, Etro

Israel faces crocodile conundrum with stranded reptiles

Scientists identify world's oldest lizard fossil in northern Italy

Gopher tortoise 'Gus' captivates visitors to Halifax museum at 95 years of age

From anteaters to zebras: London Zoo counts its creatures

Exhibit offers rare glimpse at Bunny Mellon's botanical art

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