Swimming, relaxing, basking in the sun: A leisurely day at home by the pool is undeniably alluring. But the reality is that owning a pool means lots of maintenance, which can be time-consuming, tiring ...

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Climate change and habitat destruction are bringing wildlife into cities. This includes bears, coyotes, and mountain lions in North American cities. More bears in Japan. Tigers in India. Elephants and ...