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February 10, 2024

Maine grandfather dies after ATV breaks through frozen lake during ice fishing trip with grandsons

An 88-year-old grandpa from Milford, Maine, died after his ATV broke through an ice-covered lake in Hancock County, authorities say.

February 9, 2024

Zoo animals make their Super Bowl LVIII winning team prediction

Polar bears at the Toronto Zoo were seen picking their Super Bowl winner ahead of the big game. Aurora and Nikita can be seen rummaging through treats near the Taylor Swift-themed boxes. See the pair root for ... well, check it out!

February 9, 2024

Nevada lithium mine prompts US wildlife officials to assess endangered status of tiny snail

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said that they will assess whether a planned lithium mine will push the Kings River pyrg, found only in 13 high-desert springs, to extinction.

February 9, 2024

10 African penguin chicks have hatched at San Francisco aquarium

Ten African penguin chicks have hatched in about a year at a San Francisco science museum as part of an effort to conserve the endangered species.

February 9, 2024

Biden’s betrayal of America's fishermen

President Biden's policies hurt working people and small businesses, and his green energy agenda stands to destroy the livelihoods of America’s fishermen.

February 8, 2024

Loose kangaroo found exploring Florida apartment complex: 'There's a kangaroo in my apartment'

Deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office responded to a call for a kangaroo on the loose in Tampa Thursday morning. (Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office)

February 8, 2024

Dance party as Denver Zoo’s ostrich shows off fun moves

Fan favorite Dusty the Ostrich was caught on video busting a move while the care team at the Denver Zoo played some music enrichment.

February 8, 2024

Berlin Zoo mourns the death of Ingo the Flamingo, who was believed to be 75 years old

The Berlin Zoo is mourning the loss of Ingo, its oldest resident flamingo, who died at the age of at least 75. Ingo had been living in the zoo since the mid-1950s.

February 7, 2024

PETA targets Kansas merry-go-round maker over animal-themed carousels

Animal rights organization PETA implored a Kansas-based amusement company to stop their production of animal-themed carousels.

February 7, 2024

Monarch butterflies wintering in Mexico at second-lowest level on record

The level at which migratory monarch butterflies are wintering in Mexico has reached its second-lowest level since recordkeeping began following a 59% drop over last year.