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February 3, 2023

Young boy goes viral after TikTok video shows shark biting him amid spearfishing trip with dad

Manni Alam, an 8-year-old spearfisher from Australia, has gained viral attention on TikTok after he nonchalantly responded when a small shark appeared to have bitten him.

February 3, 2023

Skull found in rural Alaska ID'ed as missing New York man

A skull found deep in rural Alaska in 1997 has been confirmed to be that of Gary Frank Sotherden, a New York man believed to have been mauled by a bear on a hunting expedition.

February 3, 2023

US may lift federal protections for grizzly bears at Yellowstone, Glacier national parks

Grizzly bears in the northern Rocky Mountains may be stripped of its federal protections now that the population has recovered from overhunting and trapping.

February 3, 2023

Dallas police arrest monkey theft suspect

Wildlife Biologist tracker Forrest Galante on zoos on high alert after a monkey was stolen from a Dallas zoo

February 3, 2023

Florida beach ranked 'deadliest' in US due to shark attacks, hurricanes

A Florida beach has been ranked the "deadliest" in the U.S., based on data that included surfing fatalities and shark attacks since 2010 and hurricane frequency.

February 2, 2023

New mosquito repellent device could better protect US military service members

A new device developed at the University of Florida provides protection from mosquitoes for members of the U.S. military, requiring no heat, electricity or skin contact.

February 2, 2023

Sperm whale dies in Hawaii after ingesting large amounts of fishing gear, plastic bags

A sperm whale that washed ashore in Hawaii likely died from ingesting large volumes of fishing nets, traps, and plastic bags. The death highlights how plastic debris threatens wildlife

February 2, 2023

PETA claims victory for Navy ending 'gruesome' testing on sheep

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is celebrating what they call a victory after the U.S. Navy has ended tests on sheep at a research university in Wisconsin.

February 2, 2023

Mexico City zoo director killed and cooked 4 goats for holiday party

A new director at a Mexico City zoo killed and cooked four pygmy goats for a party. She is also accused of selling and trading other animals from the zoo.

February 2, 2023

Humpback whale freed in HI after getting dangerously entangled by rope

A response team saved a humpback whale near Hawaii after it was found in a life-threatening entanglement of rope. The team cut the rope and removed nearly 100 feet of line and netting.