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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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

October 22

Baby humpback whale meets tragic end off New Jersey coast in suspected propeller strike

Marine Mammal Stranding Center reports that a 29-foot young humpback whale succumbed to propeller strike wounds while trapped off New Jersey coast.

October 14

Terrifying video shows gorilla smash glass as crowd reacts in disbelief

A western lowland gorilla charged and shattered a layer of viewing glass at the San Diego Zoo over the weekend, leaving visitors shocked by the dramatic incident.

October 1

Jane Goodall, pioneer who discovered chimpanzees use tools, dead at 91 during U.S. tour

Dr. Jane Goodall, the pioneering primatologist who discovered chimpanzees use tools and revolutionized our understanding of primates, has died at age 91.

September 5

Deadly rabies cases pose public health threat across US, experts warn

Rabies outbreaks among wild animals are rising across the U.S., with different species presenting regional risks, from the eastern states to Alaska and the Southwest.

September 2

Solar companies deploy sheep across farms in growing green energy trend

Solar farms are turning to sheep instead of mowers to cut grass under solar panels, lowering costs, reducing emissions and creating new income for farmers.