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August 1, 2023

Chinese zoo goes viral as it denies its sun bears are humans in disguise

A sun bear captured on video in China standing upright looks remarkably like a human — sparking accusations that the zoo is dressing people up in bear costumes.

August 1, 2023

Chinese zoo denies its sun bears are people in costumes

A zoo in China has stated that the bears in its sun bear exhibit are real after a video went viral on Chinese social media. (Reuters/Shanghai Daily/X)

August 1, 2023

Top Republican moves to reverse Biden admin block on school archery, hunting class funding

FIRST ON FOX: A top House Republican is introducing legislation that would prevent the Biden administration from withholding funding for schools with hunting and archery classes.

August 1, 2023

Population of Brazil's endangered golden monkeys bounces back following yellow fever outbreak

The population of golden lion tamarins in the Brazilian rainforest is at a high since the effort to save the species began in the 1970s.

August 1, 2023

Los Angeles County community under quarantine due to invasive Tau fruit fly

The Los Angeles County community of Stevenson Ranch is under the first-ever quarantine in the Western Hemisphere due to the detection of the Tau fruit fly.

August 1, 2023

Tapirs reunite at zoo in Tacoma, Washington

Baku and Yuna are tapirs at the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington. The two were reunited under a breeding recommendation — with the zoo hoping for a new baby tapir soon. See the pair!

July 31, 2023

Piranhas make zoo debut after 30-year absence

Piranhas were brought back to the Chester Zoo in England after a 30-year absence due to myths about the fish’s fearsome nature. See the new additions!

July 31, 2023

North Carolina reports 3 fatalities from infections linked to Vibrio bacteria in warm seawater

North Carolina health officials confirmed three recent deaths were caused by infections from Vibrio bacteria, which are naturally found in warm seawater and brackish water.

July 31, 2023

Discovery of whale carcass in Hong Kong sparks outpouring of grief, residents blame sightseers

A whale carcass was discovered in the waters of Sai Kung, Hong Kong, on July 31, 2023. The whale's cause of death will have to be confirmed by a necropsy.

July 31, 2023

Ceva drops appeal over French bird flu vaccine tender

French animal health company Ceva has withdrawn its legal challenge over a tender to supply France with a bird flu vaccine. A German company Boehringer Ingelheim won the tender.