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November 24, 2023

US sees record sea turtle nesting, raising concerns about climate change threats

Sea turtles in the United States, including Florida, have experienced record nesting in recent months despite concerns about climate change threats, officials say.

November 24, 2023

Ohio egg farm culls more than 1.3 million chickens amid resurgence of bird flu

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the slaughter of 1.35 million chickens on an Ohio egg farm due to a case of bird flu. The move aims to contain the virus.

November 24, 2023

On this day in history, November 24, 1874, the first commercially successful barbed wire is patented

The first commercially successful barbed wire was patented by an American farmer on Nov. 24, 1874. Joseph Farwell Glidden invented the effective product.

November 23, 2023

Illinois virus outbreak linked to dollar burrito event for Northwestern University students

The Evanston Health and Human Services Department is investigating the spread of the norovirus linked to a $1-burrito event for Northwestern students.

November 23, 2023

Illinois virus outbreak linked to $1-burrito event for Northwestern University students, health department says

The restaurant says it is cooperating in the investigation.

November 23, 2023

WHO asks China for details after spike of respiratory illnesses, clusters of pneumonia in children

Chinese authorities from the National Health Commission reported an increase of respiratory diseases in China as a concerning number of children fall ill.

November 23, 2023

Only 4 pandas left in US, but Biden-Xi summit could reverse trend to 'deepen' ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed his intention to send new giant pandas to the U.S. as "envoys of friendship" during a meeting with President Biden.

November 23, 2023

Hungry bear destroys inside of car after man left food in the vehicle

A Colorado Parks and Wildlife employee returned to his car to find a hungry bear destroying the inside of his vehicle in search for food — possibly some M&Ms.

November 22, 2023

Thanksgiving feast! Otters enjoy a festive meal ahead of the holiday

Otters at an aquarium in central New Hampshire were seen chowing down on their Thanksgiving meal. Harry, Teddy, Peanut, Jelly and Saco enjoyed fish, mashed potatoes and more. See the Thanksgiving holiday celebration!

November 22, 2023

Massive crocodile dubbed ‘Croczilla’ sunbathes at Everglades National Park in Florida, video shows

A wildlife photographer shared her encounter with a 14-foot American crocodile called "Croczilla" at Florida's Everglades National Park.