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Red foxes use extraordinary hearing to detect rodents scurrying beneath thick snow, then dive headfirst through the powder to catch their hidden prey. This remarkable hunting technique showcases one of nature's most impressive sensory adaptations.
Canadian police responded to a backyard BBQ theft and found the culprit with evidence still in its mouth. The red-furred suspect walked away with a full belly and no charges.
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A wildlife photographer has documented nearly all 50 known Cascade red foxes in existence, helping Washington State list them as endangered in 2022. Her stunning photos are raising awareness for a species so elusive that even expert biologists rarely see them.
The Nigerian Red Cross Society is becoming a major player in global humanitarian response, with volunteers bringing hope to millions across the country. This year's World Red Cross Day celebrated growing public awareness around life-saving blood donation as misconceptions fade and more Nigerians step up to help.
Young people are transforming disaster relief in Iowa, driving a 25% jump in Red Cross volunteers over three years. The agency now has 1,200 active volunteers statewide, with Gen Z leading the charge through school-based Red Cross Clubs.
After seeing Harrison Ford portray Parkinson's disease on Apple TV's "Shrinking," Michael J. Fox was so moved he demanded a role on the show. The result is Fox's first acting appearance since 2020 and a reunion of two Hollywood legends.
After years of trying, wildlife biologists finally GPS-collared one of fewer than 50 Sierra Nevada red foxes remaining in California. This breakthrough could help save the critically endangered species from extinction.
A red fox who accidentally sailed from England to New York has made a full recovery from a rare European parasite. After treatment at the Bronx Zoo, Basil is now healthy and thriving thousands of miles from home.
Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel is returning to FOX Sports as an analyst for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Danish goalkeeper icon joins an all-star lineup including Zlatan Ibrahimović and Thierry Henry for the historic tournament hosted across North America.
England has a roadmap to bring beloved red squirrels back from the brink of extinction after losing 95% of their range. Without action, they'll vanish from mainland England within a generation, but new science offers hope.
England's most southerly red squirrel population is thriving along the Sefton Coast, where dedicated conservation efforts are reversing decades of decline. Regular monitoring shows steady progress in protecting these endangered creatures that once seemed headed for extinction.
A young gray fox is recovering after neighbors in Monterey County used syrup-soaked bread to trap and rescue it from a corrugated pipe that had become tightly wedged around its neck. The animal is now healing from surgery and will return to the wild in a few weeks.
Britain is testing a humane contraceptive solution to control 2.7 million grey squirrels threatening native red squirrels with extinction. The breakthrough approach could protect woodlands and save a beloved species without culling.
When tornadoes tore through southeast Louisiana, Red Cross volunteers showed up the next morning with supplies, financial help, and a promise to stay. Over 50 people across 18 households are getting the support they need to rebuild.
When flooding threatened homes and businesses in Fox Lake, Illinois, volunteers worked until dark filling and delivering sandbags to anyone who needed help. The community spirit has created new friendships even as waters slowly recede.
As Winter Storm Fern brings freezing temperatures and power outages across Louisiana, the American Red Cross is calling on residents to help their neighbors stay warm and safe. No experience needed—just two hours of training gets you ready to make a difference.
Volunteers transformed Rotary Park in Moorhead by planting 300 native trees along the Red River's banks in a single day. The annual community event protects the river from erosion while creating shade for people and wildlife.
On February 17, 1863, five compassionate leaders gathered in Geneva and created an organization that would save countless lives across the globe. Their meeting sparked the International Committee of the Red Cross and established the rules of war that protect people to this day.
Baseball star Eugenio Suárez turned down higher offers to rejoin the Cincinnati Reds, where his daughter was born and his family still lives. The team stretched its budget to bring home the 34-year-old slugger who hit 49 home runs last season.
Four red wolf pups have been successfully cloned by researchers working to rescue North America's most endangered wolf species from extinction. The breakthrough offers new hope for an animal that vanished from the wild in 1980.
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