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May 2, 2024

Wild orangutan in Indonesia appears to use medicinal plant to disinfect wound: 'Likely self-medication'

Researchers say an orangutan in Indonesia appeared to treat a wound with medicine from a plant. It's the latest example of an animal using natural remedies from the wild.

May 1, 2024

US House passes bill to remove gray wolves from endangered list in 48 states

The U.S. House has passed a bill to remove gray wolves from the endangered species list across 48 states. The Biden administration opposes the measure.

April 29, 2024

San Diego Zoo to welcome pair of giant pandas from China under conservation partnership

The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance has announced that a pair of giant pandas will soon be transferred from China to the U.S. as part of a conservation partnership.

April 26, 2024

Orca calf swims out of Canadian lagoon where it had been trapped more than a month

A 2-year-old killer whale has reached an inlet that could take it to the open ocean, after being trapped in a lagoon on Vancouver Island for more than a month.

April 25, 2024

2 military horses in serious condition after breaking free, running loose across London

Two military horses that bolted miles through the streets of London after being spooked by construction noise are in a serious condition, according to the British Army.

April 25, 2024

More than 100 stranded whales return to the sea after rescue effort on Australian coast

More than 100 long-finned pilot whales that beached on the western Australian coast have returned to sea while 31 died on the shore, according to a researcher.

April 24, 2024

Video shows Colorado wildlife officers dangling rope to rescue mountain lions from spillway

Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers have been caught on video dangling a rope from a wall in their effort to save two young mountain lions at risk of drowning.

April 24, 2024

Colorado wildlife officers dangle rope to rescue young mountain lions

A video has captured Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers rescuing two young mountain lions near Durango. (Credit: Mike Canterbury/PRID/Colorado Parks and Wildlife/LOCAL NEWS X/TMX)

April 24, 2024

Military horses run loose in London

Multiple horses belonging to the Household Cavalry, part of the British Army, ran loose through the streets of London on Wednesday, injuring at least one person. (Reuters)

April 24, 2024

London police capture 2 horses roaming city streets, with more believed to be on the run

In London, two military horses were found running loose without riders in the city center, while others are still unaccounted for. Seven horses initially escaped.