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August 16, 2022

Boy, 10, bitten in Florida shark attack has part of leg amputated, family says

Jameson Reeder Jr. is recovering after what was believed to be an 8-foot bull shark attacked him while snorkeling near a reef in the Florida Keys, his family said.

August 16, 2022

Alligator kills elderly woman in South Carolina: police

An elderly woman was attacked and killed by an alligator in South Carolina, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office says.

August 16, 2022

Spotted lanternfly: What you need to know about the invasive insect

What is the invasive spotted lanternfly spreading across the United States, and what do experts say you should do about the pest if you come across the insect?

August 16, 2022

Red panda discovered in fig tree after it fled from Australia zoo

A red panda escaped from an Australian zoo just days after arrival. Ravi, just 7 years old, managed to break out of the zoo and was found in a fig tree at a nearby park.

August 15, 2022

Virginia Zoo wants help naming baby siamang

The infant siamang was born on June 26 and is still bonding with its mom. Virginia Zoo officials in Norfolk, are requesting gender-neutral names before Aug. 26.

August 15, 2022

Norway officials euthanize beloved wild walrus, citing risk to humans

A beloved walrus named Freya was euthanized by Norwegian officials who cited a risk to the public after visitors kept approaching her.

August 15, 2022

West Virginia rattlesnake expert dies after he's bitten by a Timber rattlesnake

Snake expert William H. Martin died on August 3, 2022, after he was bitten by a Timber rattlesnake in West Virginia. He was active in locating hidden snake dens, even in his later years.

August 15, 2022

Viral video shows man wrestling shark on New York beach

Video of a man wrestling with a shark on a New York beach is going viral, especially amid record-setting shark sightings, attacks and beach closures in the area.

August 15, 2022

Tennessee deputy frees bear trapped inside car

A Tennessee deputy helped free a bear from a car in Cocke County. The officer used two 12-gauge bean bag rounds to break the window, allowing the bear to escape without injury.

August 14, 2022

If you see a squirrel sprawled out on the ground, here’s what you need to know

People in NYC are seeing squirrels lying on their bellies on various grounds and surfaces. Officials have told them not to worry: It's a common cooldown technique by the animals.