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September 19, 2024

Raccoon roundworm infections reported in Los Angeles County, health officials warn

A rare parasitic infection known as raccoon roundworm has been confirmed in Los Angeles. The infection, Baylisascaris procyonis, can affect the brain, spinal cord and eyes.

September 18, 2024

NYC Mayor Adams addresses 'Mickey and his crew' at inaugural Urban Rat Summit: 'Public enemy number one'

The very first Urban Rat Summit kicked off on Wednesday in Manhattan, where Mayor Eric Adams declared a "war on rats."

September 18, 2024

SEE IT: Humpback whale, named Zillion, scoops up seal in rare photo

A majestic humpback whale, named Zillion, was captured on camera accidentally scooping up a seal while trying to snack on some fish off the coast of Washington state.

September 15, 2024

Popular docuseries 'Chimp Crazy' draws in viewers while igniting animal rights debate

The HBO exotic animal docuseries "Chimp Crazy" has captivated viewers as it shares the story of a woman who owned chimpanzees while battling with animal rights groups and authorities.

September 15, 2024

RFK Jr says he is being investigated over story that he decapitated beached whale

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he is being investigated over accusations that he illegally transported a whale skull across state lines decades ago.

September 14, 2024

Thai zoo implements time limit to visit viral hippo Moo Deng

A zoo in Thailand was forced to implement a time limit after visitors arrived en masse hoping to see Moo Deng, a baby pygmy hippo who has experienced viral fame.

September 11, 2024

Idaho hunter bitten by grizzly describes ‘surprise’ attack: ‘Like playing tug of war with your dog’

An Idaho archery hunter who was attacked by a grizzly bear is describing the encounter as "like playing tug of war with your dog," but with his arm being ripped apart.

September 11, 2024

Escaped zoo tiger captured in Mexico after weeklong search near Texas border town

After nearly a weeklong search, authorities in a Mexican border town announced the Bengal tiger who escaped from a local zoo has been safely captured.

September 7, 2024

Was a beloved whale suspected of being a Russian ‘spy’ killed in Norway?

A beluga whale who was discovered off the coast of Norway in 2019 wearing a harness and camera mount quickly became beloved in the country. He was found dead last weekend.

September 7, 2024

Alleged Russian 'spy' whale, beloved in Norway, found dead

Hvaldimir, a beluga whale that was found wearing a harness that linked it to Russia in 2019, had become something of a celebrity in Norway before it was found dead last weekend. (Credit: Reuters)