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Oceans 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.

Travel 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.

Lifestyle 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.

Health 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.

Innovation 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.

Mammals August 30

Alaska jogger dragged 100 yards by bear in terrifying predawn attack near driveway

Alaska authorities are searching for a brown bear that attacked a mother of three near her driveway, dragging her 100 yards before a neighbor found her.

California August 24

Sweet-toothed bear raids South Lake Tahoe ice cream shop, leaves with a taste for strawberry

El Dorado County deputies responded to a resort in South Lake Tahoe where a bear had broken into an ice cream shop and helped itself to multiple flavors.

Mammals August 22

Viral photos of deer with strange warts follow 'Frankenstein' rabbit, squirrel sightings

Strange wart-like growths on deer called fibromas may look scary but typically don't harm the animals unless they interfere with sight or eating.

Travel August 16

Would you donate pets for zoo to feed to its predators? Some say 'yes'

Aalborg Zoo defends feeding donated pets to predators as natural behavior while critics call the practice "disgusting" and "completely unacceptable"

Mammals August 13

Wild rabbits spotted with strange 'horn-like' growths sprouting from their heads

Viral infection causes wild rabbits to grow black horn-like protrusions from their heads, though most infected cottontails survive the papillomavirus condition.

Travel August 4

Bat flies into tourist's mouth during Arizona night sky photography trip

A Massachusetts woman is now facing a $20,000 bill for rabies treatment after a bat flew into her mouth during an Arizona photography trip with her father.