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November 16, 2022

New Jersey man arrested, faces thousands in fines for allegedly shooting 4 black bear cubs

A 22-year-old New Jersey man was arrested and charged for allegedly fatally shooting four black bear cubs in the northeastern part of the state as bear populations skyrocket.

November 16, 2022

Mexico to start vaccinating birds to prevent the spread of H5N1

Mexico is going to start vaccinating birds in high-risk areas to prevent the spread of H5N1 in their farms. Last month they detected a severe strain in a commercial farm in Nuevo Leon.

November 16, 2022

Montana judge restricts wolf hunting near Yellowstone Park

A Montana judge has temporarily limited the number of wolves hunters can kill near Yellowstone Park. Each hunter can now only kill five instead of 20.

November 16, 2022

FDA to review rules for manufacturing infant formula to prevent bacterial illness

The FDA and U.S. heath regulator will review the rules for manufacturing infant formula so that it will be able to prevent bacterial illness.

November 16, 2022

Steve Irwin Day 2022 celebrates the legacy of the late 'crocodile hunter'

Steve Irwin Day is celebrated each year in Australia on November 15 — and this year his family made an appearance, demonstrating their skills with a crocodile for a crowd.

November 16, 2022

Florida to slow manatee starvation rates with lettuce feeding program

Manatees are struggling to find food due to pollution from agriculture and sewage sources that caused a die-off in the seagrass beds. The feeding program will give them lettuce to eat.

November 16, 2022

Australian teenager sent flying into the air after great white takes massive bite out of his surf ski

A shark, believed to be a great white, attacked an Australian teenager during a surf ski race, leaving a massive hole in his vessel and sending him flying into the air.

November 16, 2022

Illegal wildlife trafficking 'out of control' in Mexico, authorities complicit: nonprofit

Nonprofit Center for Biological Diversity recently released a study detailing how illegal wildlife trafficking in Mexico has grown "out of control" as authorities turn a blind eye.

November 16, 2022

Australia shark attack results in gaping hole in teenager’s surf ski

A shark in Australia tore through the surf ski of a teenager sending him flying into the air. (Credit: Jason Nejman via Storyful)

November 16, 2022

Vandals in Ohio free thousands of minks from farm

Thousands of minks were released at Lion Farms in Northwest Ohio by vandals. The vandals left spray-painted messages saying "ALF" and "we'll be back."