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June 3, 2024

Rare snake-like fish that breathes air caught in Missouri for fourth time: 'Aggressive predators'

A rare, snake-like fish that is able to breathe air and slither across the ground has been caught in Missouri. Officials advise calling authorities if you come across this species.

June 3, 2024

Underwater explorer diving on 'newly found shipwreck' discovered dead in Lake Erie, authorities say

An Ohio man suffered a fatal diving accident while diving on a "newly found shipwreck" in Lake Erie. David VanZandt's body was recovered by authorities on Saturday.

June 3, 2024

New Jersey proposes bald eagle's removal from endangered species list following big rebound

New Jersey officials on Monday proposed removing the bald eagle from the state's endangered species list, citing successful, decades-long conservation efforts.

June 3, 2024

Dallas Stars get support from unusual fans

Otters at the Dallas Zoo in Texas were recently spotted cheering on the Dallas Stars ahead of a playoff game. The NHL team was competing for a chance to win the Stanley Cup.

June 3, 2024

Shark attack off California coast leaves 46-year-man hospitalized, beaches closed

Beaches in Del Mar, Calf., about one mile in each direction from where a shark attack over the weekend occurred have been closed and should reopen on Tuesday.

June 1, 2024

Florida helicopter pilot charged with harassing protected birds after landing on shorebird nesting site

The protected shorebirds have gathered at Egmont Key State Park to breed, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

June 1, 2024

Heart-pounding video shows bear chase dog, then Minnesota woman in driveway: 'Lunged at me'

A bear chased a Maple, Grove, Minnesota, woman's dog and then her after they happened upon the wild animal rummaging through the trash outside of her home.

June 1, 2024

Otter mother-son duo play in water, enjoy sunny skies

The Milwaukee County Zoo recently released footage of a mother-son otter duo playing in the water. Shamrock, the mother of son Cedric, was spotted jumping and playing in the water on a sunny day. Watch the pair bond!

June 1, 2024

Giraffe swings its neck at a herd mate who's munching on vegetation

Potawatomi Zoo in Indiana shared a video of two of its giraffes in their enclosure with one swinging its neck at the other— an action known as sparring, which is a male giraffe's way of establishing dominance.

May 31, 2024

Invasive, 5-foot-long lizard seen near road in Florida, video shows: ‘Did a double take’

A nonnative, massive lizard was seen in the western part of Florida this month by a woman who captured video of an Asian water monitor near a road in North Port.