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Animals in the News

Chanel, a white dachshund who held the Guinness world record for oldest dog, died Aug. 28 at age 21. Earlier this year, her owners said she was in good health, with the exception of sunglasses she had to wear for cataracts.

Meredith Daniels, Newsday / MCT

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Rare Sightings

Fareeda, an endangered white Bengal tiger, was born without stripes. The six-month-old cub is the only one of her kind in the wild today and one of only 20 in captivity. The odds of her not having markings were 100 to one. Flip through this gallery for a look at other sightings of some rare animals.

Kerry Hardy, Caters News / ZUMA Press