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August 10, 2024

Large geological feature known as the 'Double Arch' and the 'Toilet Bowl' collapses in southern Utah

National Park Service officials said a popular geological feature in Utah known as the 'Hole in the Roof,' the 'Toilet Bowl' and the 'Double Arch' has collapsed.

August 10, 2024

Threatened bird debuts at popular New York zoo

A threatened red-crowned crane chick has made its debut at the Bronx Zoo in New York City. After hatching in early June, the chick made its appearance at the local zoo — bringing the zoo's total of Japanese cranes to three. See it! 

August 10, 2024

American hunters warned as eagle population faces serious threat

A U.S. Geological Survey report shows eagles have high rates of lead poisonings, which impacts the bird's population. An expert is now issuing a warning tied to hunters and ammunition.

August 10, 2024

Shock! Pennsylvania game machine 'displays' living 'prize' along with stuffed animals for kids

A living groundhog was found stuck inside a claw machine game in Duncansville, Pennsylvania, surprising many of those involved in its rescue. The woodchuck was safely removed.

August 9, 2024

Dog and deer caught playing a game of tag in yard by Ring camera

A deer and the family dog named Daisey were spotted playing tag in the backyard of a Cincinnati, Ohio, home. The Ring camera customer named Todd said he thought it was cute to see the pair playing! 

August 9, 2024

Smokey Bear turns 80, is still spreading fire safety messages today

Smokey Bear, the beloved symbol of the U.S. Forest Service, turns 80 years old on August 9, 2024. He's been warning about forest fires and wildfires in the great outdoors for eight decades.

August 9, 2024

Zoo throws summer party for animals with festive treats

Zookeepers at the Woburn Safari Park in Ridgmont, England, recently threw a summer party for its monkeys and giraffes. Barbary macaques and Rothschild’s giraffes were treated to potato ice cream, butternut squash and cabbage sandwiches.

August 9, 2024

On this day in history, August 9, 1854, influential 'Walden' by Henry David Thoreau is published

On this day in history, August 9, 1954, the influential "Walden, or a Life in the Woods," by Henry David Thoreau was published, about the virtues of simple living in a modern world.

August 8, 2024

Lost mountain lion cub found on roadway is taken in by zoo

The Oakland Zoo in California recently took in a wandering mountain lion cub found in El Dorado County on the side of the road. Named Briar, the small cat is thought to be four or five months old. See this sweet young animal! 

August 8, 2024

See the San Diego Zoo's new giant panda bears in action

Xin Bao and Yun Chuan are the first giant pandas to arrive in the U.S. from China in 21 years.