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Travel December 16

'Massive' rat spotted running through airplane forces cancellation of vacation flight

Shocking video shows rat scurrying through KLM flight cabin from Amsterdam to the Caribbean, forcing airline to cancel connecting flight to Bonaire for safety.

Lifestyle December 9

Deadly bat disease fungus confirmed in key tourist destination as officials warn of impacts

Pseudogymnoascus destructans fungus confirmed in Nevada bats threatens wildlife conservation efforts as officials monitor for white-nose syndrome outbreak. Travelers are warned.

Mammals December 2

Forrest, the last escaped monkey from Mississippi highway crash, finds new life at New Jersey sanctuary

A research monkey found safety at a New Jersey sanctuary after escaping a Mississippi crash that killed seven research primates, sparking an animal testing debate.

Virginia December 2

Raccoon breaks into liquor store, passes out in bathroom after booze-fueled 'rampage'

Raccoon breaks into Virginia liquor store, goes on drunken rampage before passing out in bathroom as police find 'Cole' amid smashed liquor bottles.

Brazil December 1

Teen with dreams of lion taming mauled to death after climbing into enclosure at zoo

Shocking viral video shows 19-year-old climbing into lion enclosure at Brazil zoo, resulting in fatal mauling. Teen had dreams of becoming lion tamer.

National Parks November 20

Man caught on camera approaching, spraying unknown substance toward Yellowstone wolves: rangers

National Park Service rangers at Yellowstone cited a visitor caught on camera approaching a wild wolf pack and sprayed them with an unknown substance.

VIDEO November 20

Man caught on video provoking Yellowstone wolves: rangers

National Park Service rangers cited a man who was seen on video approaching a pack of wild wolves at Yellowstone National Park. (Credit: Keith Allen Kerbs via Storyful)

Travel November 17

Chimpanzee escapes from Indianapolis Zoo enclosure, triggering emergency lockdown

After a female chimpanzee escaped an enclosure at the Indianapolis Zoo, a lockdown and emergency response were triggered. The animal was safely sedated and returned with no injuries, the zoo said.

Home Rentals November 9

Miniature horse can be a roommate in unusual home rental experience

Unique Airbnb lets guests sleep next to Basil, a friendly miniature Shetland pony, starting at $230 per night in an English countryside setting.

Portland October 30

Oregon child attacked by coyote during game of hide-and-seek in backyard; state officials sound alarm

Oregon wildlife officials urged parents to supervise children outdoors after a coyote bit a young child during a game of hide-and-seek in Portland.

Travel October 26

Wild bear makes 'very polite' surprise visit to California zoo before returning to forest

Young black bear surprises Sequoia Park Zoo staff with unexpected visit in Eureka, California. Wild cub climbed fence, explored peacefully before returning to forest.