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August 17, 2023

Over $1.4 million worth of pangolin scales were seized by Thai authorities in Kalasin

Over a ton of pangolin scales were seized by Thai authorities in the province of Kalasin. The scales were estimated to be worth more than $1.4 million.

August 16, 2023

California Highway Patrol helps wild bear cross the street

A driver with California Highway Patrol in Truckee, California, stopped in his path to help a wild bear cross the street. After the words of encouragement, the bear crossed safely. See the moment!

August 16, 2023

Pig kidney works in body of brain-dead man for over a month, a giant step in animal-human organ transplants

A pig kidney worked in the body of a brain-dead man for over a month, according to scientists. This is a critical step toward animal-human organ transplants.

August 16, 2023

Georgia beekeeper spots invasive hornet in US for first time: ‘A voracious predator’

The yellow-legged hornet, native to Southeast Asia, feeds on honeybees and other pollinators, posing a threat to Georgia's agricultural industry.

August 16, 2023

Unlikely animal falls from sky and knocks power out for thousands in New Jersey town

A fish, dropped out of the sky from a bird of prey, fell on a transformer and caused a power outage for thousands in Sayreville, New Jersey, according to local officials.

August 16, 2023

Video shows California mountain lion being chased away from home by family dog

A video taken in Morada, California, shows a dog chasing away a mountain lion that wandered into the backyard of a family’s home. The mountain lion was baring its teeth and hissing.

August 16, 2023

California dog chases mountain lion away from family's home

A video has captured a dog chasing away a mountain lion from a home in Morada, California. (Credit: AMAZING ANIMALS+/TMX)

August 16, 2023

Rhode Island woman dies after infection with tick-borne disease

Health officials said a senior Rhode Island woman is dead after contracting a case of the Powassan virus. The rare disease is spread through the bite of an infected tick.

August 16, 2023

Connecticut residents die after shellfish bacteria infection

Connecticut health officials said two residents have died this summer following infections linked to Vibrio vulnificus bacteria, which is found in raw shellfish or seawater.

August 16, 2023

Bear cub clings to tree as mama black bear has staredown with uninvited guest

A mama black bear was seen in a serious staredown with a brown bear at Tongass National Forest in Alaska. See the cub cling to a tree in an attempt to stay safe from the approaching brown bear.