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August 31, 2023

Germany’s first giant pandas celebrate 4th birthday with cake ahead of trip to China

Germany’s first giant pandas, who were given by Beijing, celebrated their fourth birthday in Berlin Thursday before embarking on a COVID-delayed trip to China.

August 31, 2023

Loch Ness monster hunters release video allegedly capturing possible sighting

Hundreds of people gathered in the Scottish Highlands in August in what is considered the largest search for the mythical Loch Ness monster in at least 50 years.(Credit: Loch Ness Centre)

August 31, 2023

Unexplained fever? Malaria might be a possible diagnosis regardless of travel history, says CDC

A recent health alert from the CDC indicated malaria isn't always contracted during international travel — there have been recent reports of locally acquired cases.

August 31, 2023

Mexican Navy to conduct net-sinking operation in wider Gulf area to protect endangered vaquita porpoises

To protect the endangered vaquita porpoises, the Mexican Navy is planning to expand a region in the Gulf of California where the country sets up traps to ruin illegal fishing gear.

August 30, 2023

'Quite the scene': 5 million bees loose after falling off truck outside Toronto

Approximately five million bees escaped from the back of a truck in Burlington, Ontario, after crates carrying them spilled early Wednesday morning.

August 30, 2023

New Jersey alligator on the loose, reptile evades police capture

A New Jersey park remains closed after residents spotted a 3- to 4-foot alligator on the loose as local law enforcement continue to search for the missing gator.

August 30, 2023

Vibrio bacteria blamed for 2 deaths in Connecticut

Two Connecticut residents have reportedly died this summer from Vibrio vulnificus infections, which stem from bacteria found in raw shellfish or seawater.

August 30, 2023

EPA head supports decision to halt Alaska mine project to protect salmon-rich Bristol Bay

The head of the EPA, which vetoed an Alaskan Pebble Mine proposal in January, said he fully supports the decision to protect the world’s largest sockeye salmon fishery.

August 30, 2023

Montana men surprise momma bear with cub, encounter ends with accidental shooting

Two Montana men killed a mama grizzly bear in self-defense after they surprised it and a cub while scouting near the Smokey Range Trailhead in the Flathead National Forest.

August 29, 2023

800-pound, 14-foot alligator caught in Mississippi breaks harvest record: 'A lot of leather'

Four alligator hunters have broken Mississippi state's harvest record with a 14-foot, 3-inch male alligator that weighs 802 pounds. The reptile is providing meat and leather.