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February 15, 2024

Texas park closed after 3 children attacked by coyote

One Texas city is working to locate coyotes at a public park after three children were reportedly bitten. The park is closed until further notice.

February 15, 2024

6 US states consider harsher penalties for harming police K9 dogs

Lawmakers in at least six states are considering raising penalties for harming or killing police dogs despite questions about how the animals are used.

February 15, 2024

Environmental activists sue government to protect whales from ship collisions

Environmental groups are suing the government to force the finalization of ship speed rules which they say are critical to saving the vanishing North Atlantic right whale.

February 15, 2024

Should the CDC drop its 5-day COVID isolation guidelines? Doctors weigh in

Amid reports that the CDC may be considering a change to its COVID isolation guidelines, doctors are sharing their recommendations for when it's OK for people who test positive to end quarantine.

February 15, 2024

New York man who smuggled pythons into the US by hiding them in his pants sentenced to probation, fined $5k

A New York man was fined $5,000 and sentenced to a year probation after previously admitting he smuggled three Burmese pythons into the U.S. from Canada in 2018.

February 14, 2024

'Alligator' floating in Arizona pond prompts 911 calls from concerned locals

Officials in Mesa, Arizona, placed a foam alligator in a Riverview Park pond, prompting concerned residents to dial 911. Locals are not accustomed to seeing gators in the state.

February 14, 2024

What is Alaskapox? First fatality reported from animal-borne virus, likely contracted from stray cat

The first fatality from Alaskapox, a type of orthopoxvirus, has been reported on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska. Here's what public health officials want people to know about the virus.

February 14, 2024

Cincinnati Zoo ostrich shows off its dancing skills

An ostrich at the Cincinnati Zoo was captured on video twirling around in its enclosure, “dancing like no one’s watching.”

February 13, 2024

Five rescued manatees are released back into the wild

Five rehabilitated manatees return to Florida waters after rehabilitation as part of the Manatee Rescue & Rehabilitation Partnership. (Credit: Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute)

February 13, 2024

Rhode Island hiker gets bitten by coyote before killing it with his bare hands, tests reveal animal had rabies

A Rhode Island hiker was on a walk in the woods when he was bitten by a coyote. The animal, whom the hiker killed with his bare hands, has since tested positive for rabies.