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ABILENE, Texas — It’s finally getting colder here in the Big Country, and that means you need to start thinking about the Four Ps, people, pipes, plants and pets. As temperatures drop across Texas, ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Tarantula mating season runs from about July to November, skewing toward October in California. Female tarantulas ...

Scrolling through social media, it’s hard not to stop when you see a photo of someone holding a rabbit that looks like it could borrow a kid’s backpack. In one viral picture, a person cradles a nig ...