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environment

The giant pandas at the National Zoo know how to make the most of a snow day — head first and belly up.
Laura Sharrad shared an image of her parents' home in the South Australian region.
Less than two weeks into 2021 and it's already brought us lasso snakes.
The lion had a huge size advantage and showed it was agile too.
“A couple of years ago, I would never have believed it,” one scientist said. “I’ve never seen anything like this.”
As the coronavirus pandemic raged, hopes this year would be pivotal for climate change action faded. But all is not lost. Yet.
Thirty-one species were declared extinct in the latest Red List — but it's not all bad news. Several species, including the European bison, have been recovering.
The Alaskan malamute adopted the baby bear, who was found in a weak condition earlier this year.
To the atmosphere, this year’s “return to nature” — a silver lining for some amid a deadly virus — was virtually meaningless.