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July 17, 2024

Florida man bitten by shark while spearfishing said he had just 'one option'

Jose Abreu says he had no time to react when a bull shark attacked him off the coast of Key West, Florida, crediting his survival to a quick-thinking friend.

July 17, 2024

Zoo elephant has pool day with snacks and swimming

An elephant at the Memphis Zoo in Tennessee was seen enjoying a pool day with a splash and banana snacks!

July 16, 2024

North Carolina police warn residents of 'aggressive' alligators amid nesting season

The Sunset Beach Police Department in North Carolina posted a warning on Facebook advising locals to stay away from alligator nests especially if there is a gator nearby.

July 16, 2024

One of the world's oldest gorillas dies at California zoo 20 years past life expectancy

A gorilla has died after suffering from multiple health conditions. The San Diego Zoo Safari Park in California is now mourning the 52-year-old animal who lived past life expectancy.

July 16, 2024

What is a derecho? Here's a meteorological explanation and other interesting facts

A deadly and destructive summertime storm that wreaked havoc on the Midwest is known as a "derecho," but what exactly is it and where did it get its name?

July 16, 2024

4 new Colorado poultry workers have contracted bird flu, health officials confirm

Bird flu was detected in four Colorado poultry workers. All illnesses were relatively mild, with common respiratory infection symptoms like coughing and sore throat.

July 16, 2024

Japanese macaque baby plays under mom's watchful eye at Milwaukee County Zoo

Milwaukee County Zoo in Wisconsin captured footage of its baby Japanese macaque, named Mai earlier this summer, chewing on her toes before nibbling on the toes of her mother, Rikka.

July 16, 2024

Missing 75-year-old man found in Maine bog after 4 days

A 75-year-old man from Maine, Michael Altmaier, was located after being in the wild for four days, officials announced on Facebook Saturday morning.

July 16, 2024

Zoo animals seen cooling off from summer heat wave with icy treats

Muskoxen were spotted trying to beat the heat in Tacoma, Washington, by cooling off with icy treats, sprinklers and pools. See the animals at the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium take it on!

July 15, 2024

New York state fishing record broken with species dating back 100 million years

It was announced by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation that a new fishing record was broken for the largest caught longnose gar.