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April 10, 2023

India’s Indigenous groups allegedly driven out to save country’s dwindling tiger population

India’s prime minister announced that the country’s tiger population is increasing successfully. However, many Indigenous communities claim they are being uprooted in the process.

April 10, 2023

New Mexico rivers to be stocked with fewer rainbow trout after whirling disease detected at hatchery

Whirling disease has been detected at a New Mexico hatchery. As a result, fewer rainbow trout will be introduced to the state’s lakes and rivers.

April 10, 2023

South Carolina teen catches invasive piranha-like fish, sparks reminders that it's illegal to release: report

A teenager in South Carolina caught a pacu from Lake Hartwell. The fish is considered an invasive exotic species from South America. Here's what you should know.

April 10, 2023

Surfer in Hawaii in serious condition after shark attack

A 58-year-old surfer was attacked by a shark near Honolulu, Hawaii, Sunday morning. The surfer was bitten in his right leg and is in serious condition.

April 10, 2023

American wildlife quiz! How well do you know these stats and facts about animals in the United States?

National Wildlife Week is April 10 — see how well you know wildlife in America in this lifestyle quiz! Test yourself on species, stats and much more.

April 10, 2023

Man in China jailed for scaring neighbor's 1,100 chickens to death amid feud: report

Amid an ongoing feud with his neighbor, a Chinese man used a flashlight to scare 1,100 chickens to death. He was sentenced to six months for the fowl crime.

April 9, 2023

Two owls are spotted hiding in plain sight: Can you see them?

A wildlife photographer in the U.K. caught sight of two wise owls well hidden in the camouflage of an old wall and barn — and challenged others to see if they could spot them.

April 9, 2023

Invasive foreign ants becoming dominant species in Florida, says new research: 'Concerning trend'

A study published in Current Biology found that populations of non-native leaf-litter ants have skyrocketed in Florida in recent years — and alongside that, native populations of ants have fallen.

April 8, 2023

Florida deputy goes viral after responding to 8-foot alligator in swimming pool: 'Oh, h--l no'

A Florida sheriff’s deputy and a wildlife trapper wrangled an 8-foot alligator who was caught cooling off in a swimming pool.

April 8, 2023

Florida deputy, wildlife trapper wrangled 8-foot alligator out of a swimming pool

Deputy Robert Santiago with the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office can be seen holding the gator with a line of rope while trapper Scott Swartley secures its snout in Viera, Florida.