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Odd News March 16, 2024

Loose pig in Louisiana sends sheriff's department on wild goose chase through the woods

A loose pig led to some hilarious hijinks for the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office in Louisiana, where the pig led officers on a pursuit though the woods.

Florida March 15, 2024

WATCH: Sharks devour 44-foot whale carcass towed out to sea after Florida beaching

Capt. Craig Marcum, the owner of Sea Tow Venice, whose company towed the remains of a whale back out to sea this week after it was beached, captured video of sharks feeding on the carcass.

Women's Health March 15, 2024

Whale study findings explore the evolution of menopause across species

New research on menopause in whales reveals that females of these species live significantly longer after their reproductive years compared to non-menopausal species.

Virginia March 13, 2024

Virginia wildlife center staff use unorthodox method for caring for orphaned kit: Dressing like a fox

Staff at the Richmond Wildlife Center in Virginia donned a fox mask to take care of an orphaned kit so that she does not imprint upon humans and can be released into the wild.

North Dakota March 13, 2024

US national park facing removal of wild horses gains support from Congress

Advocates for wild horses roaming North Dakota’s Theodore Roosevelt National Park are hoping a signal of support from Congress will prevent the removal of the animals.

Florida March 10, 2024

70-foot sperm whale beached off coast of Florida

Wildlife officials and scientists in Venice, Florida, were working to help a 70-foot sperm whale that was stranded on a sandbar about 50 yards from shore.

Texas March 8, 2024

Researchers to observe animal behavior at Texas zoo during upcoming solar eclipse

Researchers are gearing up to observe animal behavior during the upcoming total solar eclipse at the Fort Worth Zoo in Texas, aiming to build on previous findings.

Odd News March 7, 2024

Pig named 'Kevin Bacon' goes on the run, amuses Wisconsin town

A pig named Kevin Bacon surprised a Wisconsin family when he appeared on their security camera -- and then ate a whole bunch of their snacks. He is safe home now.

Odd News March 6, 2024

Hybrid feral pigs may be in western Canada, organization warns residents

A nonprofit organization in British Columbia is warning residents to be on the lookout for packs of wild pigs that may have escaped during wildfires last year.

Endangered Species March 6, 2024

Endangered Mexican gray wolves still face threat despite growing population numbers

Environmentalist groups warn a threat still remains to the endangered Mexican grey wolf despite a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service survey showing growing population numbers.

Massachusetts March 5, 2024

Whale that vanished from Atlantic over 200 years ago spotted off Massachusetts: 'Shouldn't exist'

A team of scientists from the New England Aquarium in Boston spotted a rare gray whale swimming about 30 miles off the coast of Nantucket on Friday.