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Odd News May 24, 2024

Kangaroos on the loose in Texas as police respond to amusing call

A kangaroo was briefly on the loose in Lufkin, Texas, and a video of the animal's encounter with the police has been shared hundreds of times on Facebook.

Cannes Film Festival May 24, 2024

Rescue canine Kodi, 'Dog on Trial' star, awarded top prize at Cannes Film Festival

Kodi the griffon mix, starring as Cosmos in the Swiss comedy-drama "Dog on Trial," won this year's Palm Dog award at Cannes. He narrowly beat Xin, a sighthound.

Thailand May 24, 2024

Thai town overrun by wild monkeys launches capture and relocation operation

A Thai town, overrun by a population of wild monkeys, has launched a plan to capture the monkeys using baited cages and relocate them, authorities said.

Colorado May 23, 2024

Black bear swipes at hiker in Colorado resort town

A mother black bear was "humanely euthanized" after swiping at a Colorado hiker on Tuesday. Her cubs, old enough to fend for themselves, were released.

VIDEO May 22, 2024

Young bear caught on video waiting at Tennessee stop sign

A Tennessee driver captured the moment he approached a stop sign along an intersection when he noticed a young bear also waiting patiently, “without a care in the world,” at the end of the road.

Pets May 21, 2024

Heroic canines honored as 5 firefighter dogs retire, begin new lives with loving families

Five rescue dogs from Ecuador’s Fire Department were formally retired after seven years of service and honored at a ceremony on Monday, authorities say.

WILD NATURE May 20, 2024

Gorilla at Cincinnati Zoo placed in world's first 3D-printed titanium cast is healing well

Veterinarians at the Cincinnati Zoo confirmed that the broken arm of Gladys the gorilla is healing well, thanks to Colibrium Additive's 3D-printed titanium cast.

Odd News May 18, 2024

Japan grappling with invasive raccoon population

Japan's invasive raccoon problem has worsened over the last decade despite efforts to eradicate the species. Raccoons are not native to Japan and arrived in the 1970s as pets.

Florida May 16, 2024

Florida authorities in video wrangle, remove massive alligator from pathway frequented by schoolchildren

Florida authorities wrangled a 12-and-a-half long alligator that was seen lumbering down a path frequented by school children.

VIDEO May 15, 2024

Loose bull attacks woman on popular Mexican beach, wild video shows

A powerful bull that was loose on a popular Mexican beach attacked a woman several times as panicked onlookers screamed in horror. (Credit: María Leticia Montaño Casas via Storyful)

WILD NATURE May 13, 2024

Babies of Punxsutawney Phil and groundhog wife Phyllis have been named

The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club Inner Circle announced the names of Punxsutawney Phil's two new baby groundhogs on Mother's Day.