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Gov. Bill Lee announces bill to allow Tennesseans to carry handgun without permit if over 21 years old

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$5,000 reward offered for information on bald eagle shooting

$5,000 reward offered for information on bald eagle shooting

$5,000 reward offered for information on bald eagle shooting

The dead eagle was found in Arkansas, where the cause of death was determined to be a gunshot wound.

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Georgia Power linemen rescue puppies after man finds them in dumpster

'When we picked them up we knew it was the right thing to do.'

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15-foot, 2,000-pound great white shark tracked south of New Orleans

“It’s the first time we’ve tracked a white shark to this area off the coast of Louisiana," researchers said.

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New baby rhino at Denver Zoo will melt your heart

Tensing, a greater one-horned rhino, gave birth to a calf Saturday morning.

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Tiana the giant anteater will make her public debut at Zoo Knoxville on March 2

She's a big girl, about 100 pounds and nearly six feet long, not even counting her two-foot-long tongue!

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It's an alpaca! Little Ponderosa Zoo welcomes new baby

First it was goats... and now it's a baby alpaca! The East Tennessee zoo welcomed a new family member.

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Little Ponderosa Zoo in Clinton is not 'kidding' around with 85 new baby goats

In the past eight days, The Little Ponderosa Zoo had 85 adorable baby goats born.

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Hawkins County man arrested after 7 dogs found living in horrible conditions

Officials say the base of the floor could not even be seen in the tiny shed that seven dogs called "home" for over two years.

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Boy leaves puppy at shelter with note describing father’s abuse

He left the pit bull puppy dog named Rene with a heartbreaking note at a shelter in Mexico, but hundreds have now asked to adopt him.

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Welcome to the world! Adopt a Golden Knoxville rescue dog has puppies

With an adorable video, the proud mama and her six puppies became East Tennessee social media sensations!

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Welcome to the world! Adopt a Golden Knoxville rescue dog has puppies

With an adorable video, the proud mama and her six puppies became East Tennessee social media sensations!

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Bill introduced to ban declawing cats in Michigan

If passed, declawing cats could result in $1,000 fine.

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Dog doesn't leave side of missing Florida toddler

The 3-year-old's mom called 911 when her son wandered away. She said the family dog was missing, too.

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Animal Rescue Corps rescues 54 animals from desperate living situation in West Tennessee

The Animal Rescue Corps reported that they rescued a total of 54 cats and dogs living in deplorable conditions in Henderson County

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UT announces new focus on link between human and environmental health

The One Health Initiative will enhance research collaborations across the state and region to address rapidly emerging health challenges.

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Rare rainbow snake seen for the first time in 50 years in Florida forest

Don't worry, it's not venomous.

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