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Animals
As more hornets emerge across East TN, UT reminds people they're likely not Asian giant hornets
Vols
Floppy ears and a "gentler soul" | Smokey XI to become latest addition to family line of Vols mascots
A Bluetick Coonhound has been chosen to be Smokey XI. He will replace his father when Smokey X starts getting tired of gamedays.
Animals
Smoky XI will be the next mascot of the Vols
Prepare your hearts, VFLs. A new floppy-eared friend is coming to the University of Tennessee in fall 2022, and his name is Smokey XI.
Animals
Bears start leaving hibernation across East Tennessee, wondering into neighborhoods
“We heard a loud noise, we turned around and saw the bear totally destroyed our bird feeder,” said a Lenoir City woman.
Animals
Bears start leaving hibernation across East Tennessee, wondering into neighborhoods
A woman in Lenoir City said her bird feeder was mauled by a hungry black bear Sunday night as bears start leaving hibernation.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Bears are out and about again in East Tennessee
Wildlife experts say bears are out of hibernation and moving around again in East Tennessee. People should take steps to stay Bearwise.
Animals
Meet Smokey XI, the latest addition to family line of Vols mascots
Tune into Live at 5 at 4 on Tuesday to meet Smokey XI, the latest mascot of the Tennessee Vols!
Animals
Georgia police 'Paw Patrol' rescue puppies who made a 'prison break'
Six puppies got out of a fenced area and made their way onto Cobb Parkway near the Big Chicken.
Animals
Wild turkey joins funeral procession at Arlington National Cemetery
A wild turkey has picked up a new hobby by quietly joining funeral processions at the Arlington National Cemetery.
Outdoors
May 20 marks "World Bee Day," raising awareness about the importance of pollinators
Bees and other pollinators are responsible for helping flowering plant species thrive in an ecosystem. Without them, ecosystems could collapse.
Nation World
Happy is an Asian elephant. But is she also a person?
The case is aimed at determining when guaranteed basic human rights can be afforded to an animal.
Local News
'It hurts me to the core' | Critics raise concerns about Anderson Co. Animal Shelter; director says there's nothing to hide
County commissioners discussed whether to add a new veterinary director and security cameras to increase transparency.
Vols
Floppy ears and a "gentler soul" | Smokey XI to become latest addition to family line of Vols mascots
A Bluetick Coonhound has been chosen to be Smokey XI. He will replace his father when Smokey X starts getting tired of gamedays.
Animals
Smoky XI will be the next mascot of the Vols
Prepare your hearts, VFLs. A new floppy-eared friend is coming to the University of Tennessee in fall 2022, and his name is Smokey XI.
Animals
Bears start leaving hibernation across East Tennessee, wondering into neighborhoods
“We heard a loud noise, we turned around and saw the bear totally destroyed our bird feeder,” said a Lenoir City woman.
Animals
Bears start leaving hibernation across East Tennessee, wondering into neighborhoods
A woman in Lenoir City said her bird feeder was mauled by a hungry black bear Sunday night as bears start leaving hibernation.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Bears are out and about again in East Tennessee
Wildlife experts say bears are out of hibernation and moving around again in East Tennessee. People should take steps to stay Bearwise.
Animals
Meet Smokey XI, the latest addition to family line of Vols mascots
Tune into Live at 5 at 4 on Tuesday to meet Smokey XI, the latest mascot of the Tennessee Vols!
Animals
Georgia police 'Paw Patrol' rescue puppies who made a 'prison break'
Six puppies got out of a fenced area and made their way onto Cobb Parkway near the Big Chicken.
Animals
Wild turkey joins funeral procession at Arlington National Cemetery
A wild turkey has picked up a new hobby by quietly joining funeral processions at the Arlington National Cemetery.
Outdoors
May 20 marks "World Bee Day," raising awareness about the importance of pollinators
Bees and other pollinators are responsible for helping flowering plant species thrive in an ecosystem. Without them, ecosystems could collapse.
Nation World
Happy is an Asian elephant. But is she also a person?
The case is aimed at determining when guaranteed basic human rights can be afforded to an animal.
Local News
'It hurts me to the core' | Critics raise concerns about Anderson Co. Animal Shelter; director says there's nothing to hide
County commissioners discussed whether to add a new veterinary director and security cameras to increase transparency.
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