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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

March 5, 2024

Postal Service unveils new stamp to raise awareness for 'beloved marine mammal'

The U.S. Postal Service unveiled a new manatee-themed postage stamp to raise awareness about the need to protect the beloved marine mammal from environmental threats.

March 5, 2024

Buffaloes roaming major highway prompt wildlife rescue operation in South Africa

In South Africa, two buffaloes were found wandering along a major highway near Johannesburg, posing a risk to motorists due to their unpredictable behavior and large size.

March 5, 2024

Skier injured in bear attack at North Macedonia nature park, officials say

A Danish skier was injured on Tuesday in a bear attack at a nature park in North Macedonia. The incident occurred in an area where the brown bear population has seen a surge.