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August 26, 2023

Bear spotted climbing roof of Connecticut home

A bear was recently seen atop the roof of a residential home in Winsted, Connecticut. After hearing branches breaking, a neighbor spotted the animal and was shocked to see the uninvited visitor. See the action!

August 25, 2023

Famous elephant celebrates his 15th birthday with pool party at Oregon Zoo: See the adorable photos

Fans of Samudra, an Asian elephant at the Oregon Zoo, are wishing the pachyderm a happy birthday as the young mammal turns 15. Take a look at his pool party.

August 25, 2023

Watch out! Monkey snatches phone from tourist’s hand

A monkey at the Jorge Town amusement park in the Philippines was seen eating food — and then grabbing the videographer’s phone. The monkey then turns the camera and records the tourists. See the chaotic moment!

August 25, 2023

Washington authorizes killing 2 wolves after pack kills half-dozen cattle

Wildlife officials in Washington have allowed the killing of one or two wolves in response to a pack that targeted half a dozen cattle since May in Asotin County.

August 25, 2023

In Gulf of Mexico, 2023 recreational fishing season for greater amberjack comes to close

After catch limits for greater amberjack were met, the 2023 Gulf of Mexico recreational fishing season for the species ended. The closure is needed to protect the specie's population.

August 25, 2023

A star in stripes: Baby zebra is born at Chicago zoo

The Lincoln Park Zoo welcomed a new zebra addition on August 21. A 16-year-old zebra named Adia gave birth to a female baby zebra. See the little one as a protective mama hovers nearby.

August 25, 2023

Elderly man bites snake that had wrapped his leg while sleeping: 'felt like I was going to die'

Sarayuth Malachan believes the python entered his house to try and get at the chickens he keeps in the back of his room, and he worried that he might lose his leg or even his life.

August 24, 2023

Rare baby owls explore their Oregon Zoo habitat

Rocky and Banff are the parents of young snowy owls at the Oregon Zoo’s Great Northwest habitat. See the new baby owlets explore their habitat and receive an exam after hatching last month!

August 24, 2023

Antarctic ice loss likely wiped out 4 colonies' worth of emperor penguin chicks, researchers say

Ice loss in Antarctica likely killed off all emperor penguin chicks in four of the 62 known colonies of the closely-monitored polar bird species.

August 24, 2023

London Zoo measures, weighs all 14,000 animals on annual weigh-in day

All 14,000 animals that reside at the London Zoo were measured and weighed on Aug. 24, 2023. Zookeepers used different treats and scents to incentivize animals to be weighed.