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October 29, 2022

Florida man captures 28 Burmese pythons to win top prize in state's annual challenge

A 19-year-old Florida man won the top prize in the state's annual Florida Python Challenge after capturing and removing 28 Burmese pythons, an invasive species in the Everglades.

October 28, 2022

American man allegedly carried live albino alligator in suitcase at German airport: report

An American man was reportedly stopped at Munich Airport in Germany, after German customs officials detected an alligator in his suitcase via X-ray.

October 28, 2022

COVID-19 pandemic 'likely' originated with Chinese lab leak, Senate Republican report finds

A Senate committee's Republican-led report into the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic found it "likely" originated in a research-related incident.

October 28, 2022

Australian kayakers rescue stranded kangaroo, pull to safety across shark-infested waters

Kayakers in Australia say they were in the 'right place' at the 'right time' when they saved a stranded kangaroo by pulling him across shark-infested waters to safety.

October 28, 2022

Cobra that went missing in Swedish zoo still free 6 days later

A king cobra snake that escaped from its home in a Swedish zoo six days ago was finally located in its terrarium, but is still free after not being captured.

October 27, 2022

California photographer snaps pic of shark jumping out of water behind surfer

California photographer Jordan Anast captured a picture of a shark jumping out of water while a surfer rode a wave at San Onofre Beach.

October 27, 2022

Potentially deadly fungal infections climb during COVID pandemic, WHO says

Alongside its report of priority fungal pathogens, the World Health Organization said invasive fungal infections had "increased significantly" among patients.

October 27, 2022

Great Smokey Mountains National Park close trails to allow black bears to feed

Officials at Great Smokey Mountain National Park are closing some trails to allow black bears to feed. Trails will stay closed until further notice for the safety of visitors.

October 25, 2022

Missing Indonesian grandmother eaten alive by 22-foot python

An Indonesian grandmother who went missing in the Jambi province on Friday was found two days later after being eaten alive by a 22-foot python.

October 25, 2022

Christmas Island red crab migration underway

Red crab migration season has begun on Australia's Christmas Island. Millions of the crabs traverse roads to reach the shores, mate and eventually produce eggs.