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September 29, 2023

Alaska's beloved 'Fat Bear Week' could be threatened by government shutdown

"Fat Bear Week," a contest hosted by Katmai National Park that allows residents to vote on their favorite local brown bear, may be postponed amid a looming government shutdown.

September 29, 2023

Biden admin moves to unleash apex predator near rural community

The Biden administration is moving ahead with a plan to reintroduce grizzly bears, a threatened apex predator species, near a rural community in northern Washington.

September 29, 2023

Marriage proposal 'ruined by a goat' in the Swiss mountains: Watch what happened!

Kevin Solleroz was about to propose to his girlfriend in the Swiss mountains when a goat jumped in front of his pre-set camera. See the unexpected moment that still ended with a "yes!"

September 28, 2023

South African poultry producer culls 410,000 chickens amid avian flu outbreak, fears of shortages loom

South Africa's RCL Foods revealed that its poultry division has taken the drastic step of culling 410,000 chickens in response to the country's most severe outbreak of avian flu.

September 28, 2023

Illinois reports first spotted lanternfly sighting

Spotted lanternflies have reportedly been seen in Illinois, making the Prairie State the latest victim of the highly-invasive winged pest.

September 28, 2023

Invasive catfish predator invades Georgia river

Anglers in Georgia have been urged to catch flathead catfish, an invasive species that has invaded the Ogeechee River and may threaten the state’s redbreast sunfish.

September 28, 2023

Baby muskox kicks up its heels at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington

The Tacoma community has voted on the name for the newest member of the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium family — a 2-week-old muskox calf. Check out the name and the young one!

September 28, 2023

Wandering moose causing havoc in Stockholm subway shot dead

A moose wandering the subway tracks of Stockholm, Sweden, was shot dead by a wildlife ranger Wednesday, following failed efforts to catch it or make it leave the enclosure.

September 27, 2023

Texas family repeatedly attacked by out-of-control pig: 'Prisoners in their own home'

An out-of-control pig reportedly attacked a Texas family Monday and Tuesday. Kingsland resident Wendy Goldstein said the animal kept coming back and even entered her home.

September 27, 2023

North Dakota residents to weigh in on whether wild horses in Theodore Roosevelt National Park should stay

The National Park Service has launched a 30-day public comment period to address the potential removal of North Dakota’s wild horses from the Theodore Roosevelt National Park.