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    Dozens of wild horses die in Colorado after disease outbreak at federal facility

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    An unknown and highly contagious disease has killed dozens of wild horses at a federal holding facility in Colorado, officials said.

    Bureau of Land Management (BLM) officials said 67 horses have died since the outbreak began Saturday at the agency’s holding pen in Canon City, about 150 miles southwest of Denver.

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    “This is a large number of fatalities to have in a relatively short amount of time at a facility like this,” Steven Hall, with the Bureau of Land Management Colorado, told FOX31 Denver.

    FILE – A contagious disease outbreak at a federal holding facility in Colorado has killed 67 wild horses since Saturday, federal officials said. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

    Hall said it is unclear what is killing the horses at this time and that blood tests and autopsies are being performed on some horses.

    The facility, which is under voluntary quarantine, currently holds 2,550 horses. BLM officials said the horses that have been most affected by the disease were gathered from the West Douglas area last fall.

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    “These are horses that were removed from a wild setting,” Hall told the station. “So their exposure to some of the diseases and issues that domestic horses are better prepared for might be different and that might be part of what the problem is.”

    The Associated Press contributed to this report.

    ‘Law-abiding’ bear crosses street like a pro in North Carolina, video shows

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    There’s a wild bear in North Carolina who seemingly knows how to look both ways before crossing a street.

    A video of the traffic savvy bear was shared to Facebook by the Asheville Police Department. 

    The bear had been walking through the downtown area on Thursday, April 21, before police were called.

    BEAR WANDERS INTO 7-ELEVEN IN CALIFORNIA, TERRIFYING EMPLOYEE

    “The black bear, wearing a Wildlife enforcement tracking collar, seemed to want a day in the park, where lots of people were enjoying their day downtown,” the police department wrote in the post.

    The Asheville Police Department responded to a call on Thursday, April 21, 2022, about a black bear walking through Downtown Asheville. A video clip captured by an onlooker shows the bear looked both ways before crossing a street. (Asheville Police Department / Stephen Collins / TMX)

    At one point, the bear cautiously looked side-to-side before it entered the crosswalk and passes by retail space, the video shows.

    The Asheville Police Department noted that while it appreciated the bear’s “law-abiding” nature “it was important to get the bear back to a wooded area for safety.”

    TEACHER CATCHES MOTHER BEAR AND CUB PLAYING ON SCHOOL PLAYGROUND: SEE THE VIDEO

    Eventually, the bear climbed a tree in the Pritchard Park area while onlookers watched from a distance.

    The black bear that wandered through Downtown Asheville on, Thursday, April 21, 2022, climbed a tree in North Carolina’s Pritchard Park. (Asheville Police Department / Stephen Collins / TMX)

    “Officers wanted to help get the bear safely out of the area by helping give the bear space to mosey along,” the Asheville Police Department continued.

    Fox News Digital reached out to the Asheville Police Department for comment on what became of the bear.

    DOORBELL CAMERA CAPTURES BEAR WALKING UP TO FAMILY’S FRONT DOOR IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT   

    In an animal profile, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission reports that “black bears have made a remarkable recovery in population and range” thanks to “science-based management and bear sanctuaries.”

    The agency last reported a population estimate of approximately 17,000 black bears in the state of North Carolina back in 2012.

    Resources from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission also say humans and black bears are crossing paths more often as people continue to move to the state, which has resulted in broadened residential zones that encroach bear ranges.

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    The black bear that wandered through Downtown Asheville on, Thursday, April 21, 2022,  passed by retail spaces in the busy North Carolina city. (Asheville Police Department / Stephen Collins / TMX)

    To keep homes free of bears, the wildlife agency advises people to not feed bears and remove all potential food sources, including open garbage or compost cans, pet food, bird feeders and used grills (cleaning is recommended).

    If a person does come into contact with a bear, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission says people should keep their distance, alert neighbors and keep crowds to a minimum. 

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    In some cases, frightening a bear with “shouting, clapping, blasting a car horn or motion-­sensitive lights” could “scare off a bear temporarily,” according to wildlife resources. However, the agency notes that it’s important to not taunt bears.

    ‘Law-abiding’ bear crosses street like a pro in North Carolina, video shows

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    There’s a wild bear in North Carolina who seemingly knows how to look both ways before crossing a street.

    A video of the traffic savvy bear was shared to Facebook by the Asheville Police Department. 

    The bear had been walking through the downtown area on Thursday, April 21, before police were called.

    BEAR WANDERS INTO 7-ELEVEN IN CALIFORNIA, TERRIFYING EMPLOYEE

    “The black bear, wearing a Wildlife enforcement tracking collar, seemed to want a day in the park, where lots of people were enjoying their day downtown,” the police department wrote in the post.

    The Asheville Police Department responded to a call on Thursday, April 21, 2022, about a black bear walking through Downtown Asheville. A video clip captured by an onlooker shows the bear looked both ways before crossing a street. (Asheville Police Department / Stephen Collins / TMX)

    At one point, the bear cautiously looked side-to-side before it entered the crosswalk and passes by retail space, the video shows.

    The Asheville Police Department noted that while it appreciated the bear’s “law-abiding” nature “it was important to get the bear back to a wooded area for safety.”

    TEACHER CATCHES MOTHER BEAR AND CUB PLAYING ON SCHOOL PLAYGROUND: SEE THE VIDEO

    Eventually, the bear climbed a tree in the Pritchard Park area while onlookers watched from a distance.

    The black bear that wandered through Downtown Asheville on, Thursday, April 21, 2022, climbed a tree in North Carolina’s Pritchard Park. (Asheville Police Department / Stephen Collins / TMX)

    “Officers wanted to help get the bear safely out of the area by helping give the bear space to mosey along,” the Asheville Police Department continued.

    Fox News Digital reached out to the Asheville Police Department for comment on what became of the bear.

    DOORBELL CAMERA CAPTURES BEAR WALKING UP TO FAMILY’S FRONT DOOR IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT   

    In an animal profile, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission reports that “black bears have made a remarkable recovery in population and range” thanks to “science-based management and bear sanctuaries.”

    The agency last reported a population estimate of approximately 17,000 black bears in the state of North Carolina back in 2012.

    Resources from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission also say humans and black bears are crossing paths more often as people continue to move to the state, which has resulted in broadened residential zones that encroach bear ranges.

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    The black bear that wandered through Downtown Asheville on, Thursday, April 21, 2022,  passed by retail spaces in the busy North Carolina city. (Asheville Police Department / Stephen Collins / TMX)

    To keep homes free of bears, the wildlife agency advises people to not feed bears and remove all potential food sources, including open garbage or compost cans, pet food, bird feeders and used grills (cleaning is recommended).

    If a person does come into contact with a bear, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission says people should keep their distance, alert neighbors and keep crowds to a minimum. 

    FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FOR MORE FOX LIFESTYLE NEWS

    In some cases, frightening a bear with “shouting, clapping, blasting a car horn or motion-­sensitive lights” could “scare off a bear temporarily,” according to wildlife resources. However, the agency notes that it’s important to not taunt bears.

    ‘Law-abiding’ bear crosses street like a pro in North Carolina, video shows

    NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!

    There’s a wild bear in North Carolina who seemingly knows how to look both ways before crossing a street.

    A video of the traffic savvy bear was shared to Facebook by the Asheville Police Department. 

    The bear had been walking through the downtown area on Thursday, April 21, before police were called.

    BEAR WANDERS INTO 7-ELEVEN IN CALIFORNIA, TERRIFYING EMPLOYEE

    “The black bear, wearing a Wildlife enforcement tracking collar, seemed to want a day in the park, where lots of people were enjoying their day downtown,” the police department wrote in the post.

    The Asheville Police Department responded to a call on Thursday, April 21, 2022, about a black bear walking through Downtown Asheville. A video clip captured by an onlooker shows the bear looked both ways before crossing a street. (Asheville Police Department / Stephen Collins / TMX)

    At one point, the bear cautiously looked side-to-side before it entered the crosswalk and passes by retail space, the video shows.

    The Asheville Police Department noted that while it appreciated the bear’s “law-abiding” nature “it was important to get the bear back to a wooded area for safety.”

    TEACHER CATCHES MOTHER BEAR AND CUB PLAYING ON SCHOOL PLAYGROUND: SEE THE VIDEO

    Eventually, the bear climbed a tree in the Pritchard Park area while onlookers watched from a distance.

    The black bear that wandered through Downtown Asheville on, Thursday, April 21, 2022, climbed a tree in North Carolina’s Pritchard Park. (Asheville Police Department / Stephen Collins / TMX)

    “Officers wanted to help get the bear safely out of the area by helping give the bear space to mosey along,” the Asheville Police Department continued.

    Fox News Digital reached out to the Asheville Police Department for comment on what became of the bear.

    DOORBELL CAMERA CAPTURES BEAR WALKING UP TO FAMILY’S FRONT DOOR IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT   

    In an animal profile, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission reports that “black bears have made a remarkable recovery in population and range” thanks to “science-based management and bear sanctuaries.”

    The agency last reported a population estimate of approximately 17,000 black bears in the state of North Carolina back in 2012.

    Resources from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission also say humans and black bears are crossing paths more often as people continue to move to the state, which has resulted in broadened residential zones that encroach bear ranges.

    CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

    The black bear that wandered through Downtown Asheville on, Thursday, April 21, 2022,  passed by retail spaces in the busy North Carolina city. (Asheville Police Department / Stephen Collins / TMX)

    To keep homes free of bears, the wildlife agency advises people to not feed bears and remove all potential food sources, including open garbage or compost cans, pet food, bird feeders and used grills (cleaning is recommended).

    If a person does come into contact with a bear, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission says people should keep their distance, alert neighbors and keep crowds to a minimum. 

    FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FOR MORE FOX LIFESTYLE NEWS

    In some cases, frightening a bear with “shouting, clapping, blasting a car horn or motion-­sensitive lights” could “scare off a bear temporarily,” according to wildlife resources. However, the agency notes that it’s important to not taunt bears.

    Fatou, world’s oldest gorilla celebrates 65th birthday with cake

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    The world’s oldest gorilla just turned 65. 

    Zoo Berlin celebrated the life milestone achieved by Fatou – the western lowland gorilla that first came to its facility in 1959.

    Fatou’s age, however, is approximate since she arrived at Zoo Berlin “through strange circumstances” that involved a sailor trading her in exchange for a stay at a French inn. At the time of her arrival, Zoo Berlin estimated that she was around 2-years-old.

    GORILLAS FIND SNAKE IN DISNEY WORLD’S ANIMAL KINGDOM EXHIBIT IN VIRAL VIDEO 

    Zoo Berlin gorilla Fatou celebrated her 65th birthday with a fruit-adorned rice cake. (Zoo Berlin)

    The zoo celebrated Fatou’s 65th birthday with a “cozy coffee party” on Wednesday, April 13, and her handlers made sure to serve her a rice cake that had been decorated with fruit.

    “Fatou is almost something of a living legend,” a spokesperson for Zoo Berlin wrote in an email to Fox News Digital. 

    Fatou the gorilla was transported to Zoo Berlin in 1959 when she was around 2-years-old. (Zoo Berlin)

    “Not only in Berlin, but also beyond the borders of Europe, she has a large fan community that regularly inquires about the condition of the senior gorilla,” Zoo Belin’s email continued. “Little Fatou came to Berlin Zoo when she was only about two years old. There she is now celebrating her 65th birthday, making her the oldest gorilla in the world.”

    2 YOUNG GORILLAS SEEN EMBRACING IN ADORABLE MOMENT 

    Western lowland gorillas have a lifespan of 30 or 40 years in the wild and approximately 50 years in conservation, according to resources published by Smithsonian’s National Zoo.

    The species is considered the largest of the great apes and can grow up to six feet tall and weigh up to 500 pounds. They can also have an arm span that reached up to eight feet.

    WORLD’S OLDEST MALE GORILLA OZZIE DIES AT ATLANTA ZOO AGED 61 

    Western lowland gorillas are native to Africa and can be found in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea and the Central African Republic, according to the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).

    Fatou the western lowland gorilla enjoyed a special birthday cake at Zoo Berlin. (Zoo Berlin)

    According to the WWF, western lowland gorillas are considered “critically endangered.”

    The world’s oldest male gorilla – Ozzie from Zoo Atlanta – reached the age of 61 before his death in January 2022.

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    Ozzie, who was also a western lowland gorilla, was considered the world’s third-oldest gorilla.

    Four lions test positive for coronavirus at Barcelona zoo

    Four lions at a zoo in Barcelona have tested positive for the coronavirus, officials said Tuesday, marking the world’s second known outbreak among large felines.

    The three 16-year-old females, named Zala, Nima and Run Run, and the 4-year-old male, named Kiumbe, were tested last month after staff noticed they showed slight symptoms of the disease, the Barcelona Zoo said.

    BRONX ZOO TIGER TESTS POSITIVE FOR CORONAVIRUS, OFFICIALS SAY

    “The lions were given veterinary care for their mild clinical condition – similar to a very mild flu condition – through anti-inflammatory treatment and close monitoring, and the animals responded well,” the zoo said in a statement obtained by Reuters.

    Two staff members also tested positive for the virus following the outbreak among the lions, the zoo said, but did not mention how they became infected.

    Authorities are investigating how the lions became infected.

    It was the second time the virus was reported in big cats. The first outbreak happened in April at the Bronx Zoo in New York, where four lions and three tigers tested positive. All those animals have since recovered.

    The Barcelona Zoo’s veterinary service has contacted their colleagues in New York for advice on how to treat infected felines, Spanish newspaper El Pais reported.

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    While the zoo has remained open, officials ruled out that the lions could have passed the virus to visitors at the zoo because there is enough distance between the felines and onlookers, according to the paper.

    Rescue dog helps scientists save orcas — by sniffing out their feces

    Many dog owners discourage their pets from sniffing poops they happen across, but Eba is no ordinary dog.

    Eba helps orca researchers study the whales by tracking down their feces floating on the water. Her sensitive nose can detect the scent from a mile away.

    Scientists who collect the scat sample are able to determine the whale’s individual DNA, recent meals, pregnancy, stress levels and pollutants, according to Wild Orca, a group dedicated to protecting a group of killer whales living in the northern Pacific Ocean off North America.

    WINNER OF ‘FAT BEAR WEEK’ COMPETITION CROWNED BY ALASKA NATIONAL PARK

    The dog wasn’t always destined for a life of science. She was abandoned outside a California animal shelter, and so cold and wet when staff there found her that they weren’t sure she’d survive, according to Wild Orca. But Eba did recover, and in 2017, Deborah Giles, a killer whale researcher at the University of Washington, adopted her.

    Giles told Today that she suspected Eba might be a good candidate for the university’s Conservation Canines program, which teaches dogs to locate wildlife scat for researchers studying different species.

    “By Eba’s second day on the water … she found her first wild whale scat by herself,” Giles told Today.

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    Despite the waves, currents and wind, Eba is able to signal a direction to Giles. She then uses signals to point the boat’s driver in the right direction, even if they have to change course a few times as they get closer, according to the report.

    “As we pass through the center of scent cone, which is the strongest portion of that smell, she’ll whip around to the side of the boat to tell us, ‘Hey, wait a minute – you’ve passed it.’ That’s when we turn into the wind,” Giles told Today. “Then it might be a series of zigzags back and forth. It’s amazing the dogs can do this work.”

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    Scat discovered by Eba has already been useful to the researchers. Within weeks of her first outings last year, the scientists were able to find that the orcas were less stressed by the presence of boats than they were by a lack of fish to eat, Q13 Fox in Seattle previously reported.

    “Being able to collect these fecal samples at a distance where we’re not stressing out the individuals is another really important part of this study,” Giles told the TV station.

    Eba’s unusual work has gotten her noticed. She appeared on an episode of the Disney+ series “It’s a Dogs Life with Bill Farmer” that debuted this past summer. She’s also set to appear in a PBS documentary series “The Age of Nature,” which is narrated by Uma Thurman. Eba’s episode will premiere on Oct. 21.

    Rescue dog helps scientists save orcas — by sniffing out their feces

    Many dog owners discourage their pets from sniffing poops they happen across, but Eba is no ordinary dog.

    Eba helps orca researchers study the whales by tracking down their feces floating on the water. Her sensitive nose can detect the scent from a mile away.

    Scientists who collect the scat sample are able to determine the whale’s individual DNA, recent meals, pregnancy, stress levels and pollutants, according to Wild Orca, a group dedicated to protecting a group of killer whales living in the northern Pacific Ocean off North America.

    WINNER OF ‘FAT BEAR WEEK’ COMPETITION CROWNED BY ALASKA NATIONAL PARK

    The dog wasn’t always destined for a life of science. She was abandoned outside a California animal shelter, and so cold and wet when staff there found her that they weren’t sure she’d survive, according to Wild Orca. But Eba did recover, and in 2017, Deborah Giles, a killer whale researcher at the University of Washington, adopted her.

    Giles told Today that she suspected Eba might be a good candidate for the university’s Conservation Canines program, which teaches dogs to locate wildlife scat for researchers studying different species.

    “By Eba’s second day on the water … she found her first wild whale scat by herself,” Giles told Today.

    CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

    Despite the waves, currents and wind, Eba is able to signal a direction to Giles. She then uses signals to point the boat’s driver in the right direction, even if they have to change course a few times as they get closer, according to the report.

    “As we pass through the center of scent cone, which is the strongest portion of that smell, she’ll whip around to the side of the boat to tell us, ‘Hey, wait a minute – you’ve passed it.’ That’s when we turn into the wind,” Giles told Today. “Then it might be a series of zigzags back and forth. It’s amazing the dogs can do this work.”

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    Scat discovered by Eba has already been useful to the researchers. Within weeks of her first outings last year, the scientists were able to find that the orcas were less stressed by the presence of boats than they were by a lack of fish to eat, Q13 Fox in Seattle previously reported.

    “Being able to collect these fecal samples at a distance where we’re not stressing out the individuals is another really important part of this study,” Giles told the TV station.

    Eba’s unusual work has gotten her noticed. She appeared on an episode of the Disney+ series “It’s a Dogs Life with Bill Farmer” that debuted this past summer. She’s also set to appear in a PBS documentary series “The Age of Nature,” which is narrated by Uma Thurman. Eba’s episode will premiere on Oct. 21.

    Rescue dog helps scientists save orcas — by sniffing out their feces

    Many dog owners discourage their pets from sniffing poops they happen across, but Eba is no ordinary dog.

    Eba helps orca researchers study the whales by tracking down their feces floating on the water. Her sensitive nose can detect the scent from a mile away.

    Scientists who collect the scat sample are able to determine the whale’s individual DNA, recent meals, pregnancy, stress levels and pollutants, according to Wild Orca, a group dedicated to protecting a group of killer whales living in the northern Pacific Ocean off North America.

    WINNER OF ‘FAT BEAR WEEK’ COMPETITION CROWNED BY ALASKA NATIONAL PARK

    The dog wasn’t always destined for a life of science. She was abandoned outside a California animal shelter, and so cold and wet when staff there found her that they weren’t sure she’d survive, according to Wild Orca. But Eba did recover, and in 2017, Deborah Giles, a killer whale researcher at the University of Washington, adopted her.

    Giles told Today that she suspected Eba might be a good candidate for the university’s Conservation Canines program, which teaches dogs to locate wildlife scat for researchers studying different species.

    “By Eba’s second day on the water … she found her first wild whale scat by herself,” Giles told Today.

    CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

    Despite the waves, currents and wind, Eba is able to signal a direction to Giles. She then uses signals to point the boat’s driver in the right direction, even if they have to change course a few times as they get closer, according to the report.

    “As we pass through the center of scent cone, which is the strongest portion of that smell, she’ll whip around to the side of the boat to tell us, ‘Hey, wait a minute – you’ve passed it.’ That’s when we turn into the wind,” Giles told Today. “Then it might be a series of zigzags back and forth. It’s amazing the dogs can do this work.”

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    Scat discovered by Eba has already been useful to the researchers. Within weeks of her first outings last year, the scientists were able to find that the orcas were less stressed by the presence of boats than they were by a lack of fish to eat, Q13 Fox in Seattle previously reported.

    “Being able to collect these fecal samples at a distance where we’re not stressing out the individuals is another really important part of this study,” Giles told the TV station.

    Eba’s unusual work has gotten her noticed. She appeared on an episode of the Disney+ series “It’s a Dogs Life with Bill Farmer” that debuted this past summer. She’s also set to appear in a PBS documentary series “The Age of Nature,” which is narrated by Uma Thurman. Eba’s episode will premiere on Oct. 21.

    Rescue dog helps scientists save orcas — by sniffing out their feces

    Many dog owners discourage their pets from sniffing poops they happen across, but Eba is no ordinary dog.

    Eba helps orca researchers study the whales by tracking down their feces floating on the water. Her sensitive nose can detect the scent from a mile away.

    Scientists who collect the scat sample are able to determine the whale’s individual DNA, recent meals, pregnancy, stress levels and pollutants, according to Wild Orca, a group dedicated to protecting a group of killer whales living in the northern Pacific Ocean off North America.

    WINNER OF ‘FAT BEAR WEEK’ COMPETITION CROWNED BY ALASKA NATIONAL PARK

    The dog wasn’t always destined for a life of science. She was abandoned outside a California animal shelter, and so cold and wet when staff there found her that they weren’t sure she’d survive, according to Wild Orca. But Eba did recover, and in 2017, Deborah Giles, a killer whale researcher at the University of Washington, adopted her.

    Giles told Today that she suspected Eba might be a good candidate for the university’s Conservation Canines program, which teaches dogs to locate wildlife scat for researchers studying different species.

    “By Eba’s second day on the water … she found her first wild whale scat by herself,” Giles told Today.

    CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

    Despite the waves, currents and wind, Eba is able to signal a direction to Giles. She then uses signals to point the boat’s driver in the right direction, even if they have to change course a few times as they get closer, according to the report.

    “As we pass through the center of scent cone, which is the strongest portion of that smell, she’ll whip around to the side of the boat to tell us, ‘Hey, wait a minute – you’ve passed it.’ That’s when we turn into the wind,” Giles told Today. “Then it might be a series of zigzags back and forth. It’s amazing the dogs can do this work.”

    CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER

    Scat discovered by Eba has already been useful to the researchers. Within weeks of her first outings last year, the scientists were able to find that the orcas were less stressed by the presence of boats than they were by a lack of fish to eat, Q13 Fox in Seattle previously reported.

    “Being able to collect these fecal samples at a distance where we’re not stressing out the individuals is another really important part of this study,” Giles told the TV station.

    Eba’s unusual work has gotten her noticed. She appeared on an episode of the Disney+ series “It’s a Dogs Life with Bill Farmer” that debuted this past summer. She’s also set to appear in a PBS documentary series “The Age of Nature,” which is narrated by Uma Thurman. Eba’s episode will premiere on Oct. 21.