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October 17, 2023

Wisconsin Senate to pass GOP bill to set wolf hunting goal

The Wisconsin Senate is planning to pass a bill aimed at setting a firm limit for the state’s wolf population. Wolf population levels have been a contentious outdoor issue for decades.

October 17, 2023

US wildlife officials declare 21 species extinct, removes them from endangered list

One mammal, 10 types of birds, two species of fish and eight species of mussels are now extinct in the United States, wildlife officials announced Monday.

October 17, 2023

Woman spots stunning pink grasshopper while on her lunch break walk: 'They're so rare'

A woman spotted a very rare pink grasshopper while taking a walk during her lunch break walk. See photos of the grasshopper that has a 1% chance of being spotted!

October 16, 2023

Man who survived grizzly attack bears message for beast after surgery gives him new face

Rudy Noorlander, 61, put his newly constructed lower jaw and unthinkably positive attitude on display five weeks after he was critically injured by a 10-foot-fall grizzly bear

October 16, 2023

SC man convicted of smuggling protected turtles between US, Hong Kong charged with animal abuse in GA

A South Carolina man, who was convicted of smuggling protected turtles internationally, has been charged with 15 counts of aggravated cruelty to animals.

October 16, 2023

California surfer suffers bite to leg in reported shark attack

A surfer at Linda Mar Beach near Pacifica, California, suffered a leg injury in an apparent shark attack on Friday, according to authorities.

October 16, 2023

Black bear breaks into home, steals lasagna from fridge

A black bear broke into a home in Barkhamsted, Connecticut, and stole lasagna from the family’s freezer. See the bear make its move!

October 16, 2023

Underwater photography competition crowns winners among 1,600 photos: See a 3-headed eel pic and more

An underwater photography contest announced the winners after over 1,600 stunning images were submitted. See some of the photos that earned a gold prize.

October 16, 2023

Bigfoot and Sasquatch: Longtime resident reveals legends, pranks after latest 'proof'

A "Bigfoot" sighting in Colorado stirred excitement and skepticism around the country, but locally, it produced chuckles and memories of Bigfoot pranks.

October 15, 2023

Drinking raw milk caused Campylobacter infectious outbreak in Utah: What to know about the illness

Fourteen people in Salt Lake County, Utah, recently developed campylobacteriosis, a bacterial infection; most drank raw milk. Here's what to know about the outbreak and how to prevent it.