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April 2, 2024

Washington polar bear cub Laerke receives encouraging results at annual physical exam

Laerke, a polar bear at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington, underwent her annual medical exam with encouraging results, veterinarians said.

March 30, 2024

Fate of bear that terrorized town leaves social media divided: 'Let's use common sense'

A brown bear that injured at least five people in Liptovsky Mikulas, Slovakia, was killed by authorities after a week-long hunt. The killing was controversial among residents.

March 27, 2024

Whale of a lawsuit threatens to swallow up Biden green energy agenda

Three conservative groups are suing the Biden administration to stop what they claim would be the largest wind energy project in the world.

March 25, 2024

Nevada to launch first-ever moose hunting season in effort to limit 'explosive' species growth

Nevada is preparing for its first moose hunting season due to a significant increase in the moose population. The hunt aims to manage the growing numbers.

March 24, 2024

Mountain lion attack kills 21-year-old man, injures younger brother in California

A 21-year-old man was killed and his 18-year-old brother was injured when a mountain lion attacked them in a remote area in El Dorado County, California.

March 22, 2024

Bird flu outbreak devastates seal colonies, sparking US environmental emergency

Avian influenza, stemming from a global outbreak starting in 2020, has caused the deaths of millions of birds and now poses a threat to marine mammals.

March 21, 2024

Utah man stunned when grizzly bear invades Alaskan campsite, says he ‘could have touched it'

A Utah man was camping in Alaska when a large grizzly bear appeared nearby. The wildlife photographer caught the moment on camera — and said it was "beautiful."

March 20, 2024

Baby seal in New Hampshire found trapped between rocks: 'Couldn't climb out'

A young seal lay trapped between rocks near the water at Odiorne Point State Park in New Hampshire — until a passerby alerted authorities to the wild animal's plight. Here's what happened.

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.

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.