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June 20, 2024

Prehistoric-looking alligator snapping turtles to be reintroduced into Kansas waters

Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, with help from Missouri State University researchers, are tagging and releasing alligator snapping turtles into Kansas waters this fall.

June 20, 2024

Series of Florida shark attacks had nothing to do with orcas, marine biologist says: report

Three people were bitten by a shark in a 90-minute span within five miles of each other. A marine biologist explains his theory of the attacks.

June 20, 2024

Hypersexual ‘zombie’ cicadas infected with parasitic fungus being collected by scientists

Scientists are continuing to study the fungus Massospora cicadina on specimen of infected cicadas as the insects emerge across the country this summer.

June 20, 2024

Chicago zoo welcomes two koalas for the first time

Two male koalas are acclimating to their new home at the Brookfield Zoo Chicago after the marsupials’ arrival marked the first-ever addition of koalas to the zoo in its 90-year history.

June 20, 2024

Alaska man, police officers rescue baby moose from 'sure demise' after getting stuck in a lake

A man and police officers in Homer, Alaska, rescued a moose calf from drowning last week after it became stuck in a lake between a floatplane and a dock.

June 20, 2024

Alaska man, police officers rescue baby moose after getting stuck in a lake

A man and police officers in Homer, Alaska, rescued a moose calf from drowning last week after it became stuck in a lake between a floatplane and a dock. (CREDIT: Spencer Warren via The Associated Press)

June 20, 2024

On this day in history, June 20, 1975, groundbreaking and terrifying movie 'Jaws' opens in theaters

On this day in history, June 20, 1975, the film "Jaws" premiered in movie theaters in the U.S. The story of a shark terrorizing a seaside town was a blockbuster and Steven Spielberg's first big hit.

June 19, 2024

California man survives shark attack by reportedly punching predator 'inside its mouth'

A 46-year-old California swimmer survived after he was repeatedly bitten by a shark, recalling how he punched the predator "inside its mouth."

June 19, 2024

North Carolina anglers reel in three state fishing records: See the 'exceptional' catches

Three anglers have broken three state fishing records after reeling in three different species of marine life. Check out photos of the men holding their "exceptional" catches.

June 19, 2024

Video shows poisonous snake curled up on bed among child’s stuffed animals in Australia

An Australian snake removal company stepped in to transport a red-bellied black snake, which is poisonous, from a child's bed to another location.