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August 15, 2023

California hiker dies after falling from peak at Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park

Simi Valley, California, resident Joy Cho died from significant injuries after falling from the west side of Teewinot at Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park on Friday.

August 15, 2023

Wisconsin prison continues to battle ongoing mice infestation, according to advocacy group

The Green Bay Correctional Institution has been battling an ongoing mice infestation, according to a prison advocacy group. The prison holds 199 more prisoners than it's designed to.

August 15, 2023

Dengue virus spreads across Florida counties, health officials say

The Florida Department of Health has placed Broward County under a mosquito-borne illness alert as locally acquired cases of dengue virus spread, according to recent data.

August 15, 2023

California’s only native sunfish may see a population rebound as heat threatens cold-water invasive species

Sacramento perch, California’s only native sunfish, was introduced in a lake near San Diego to boost its population after invasive species decimated its numbers in the 20th century.

August 15, 2023

Bear cubs play-fight with mama bear watching closely

A nature enthusiast filmed two bear cubs play-fighting with each other in South Lake Tahoe, California. See the moment caught on camera!

August 14, 2023

Ailing 1-month-old walrus calf found alone in Alaska dies following round-the-clock care

A walrus calf, believed to be one month old, was found alone miles from the ocean in Alaska. The calf died on Friday following round-the-clock effort to save the ailing Pacific mammal.

August 14, 2023

New pack of endangered gray wolves identified in California

California researchers believe a new pack of gray wolves has settled in the state’s Sierra Nevada. The news comes as a celebration after the species was hunted to near extinction.

August 14, 2023

New COVID subvariant, Eris, is now most common and fastest-spreading in US: 'Never going away'

A new variant called Eris has entered the COVID scene, but experts don’t expect it to have a substantial impact on health protocols just yet. Here's what you need to know.

August 14, 2023

South Korean lioness escapes from farm before being killed by hunter

A hunter fatally shot a lioness that escaped from its cage at a farm in South Korea. The farm's owner claims the lioness was handed over when the farm was purchased.

August 13, 2023

Baby capybaras practice swimming in cute video

Young capybaras are seen practicing their swimming skills at the Paradise Wildlife Park in Broxbourne, in the United Kingdom. See the adorable moment caught on camera!