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August 18, 2023

Surf's up! Baby penguin practices her swimming skills

A baby penguin named Regina recently went for a swim at the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington. See the “Mean Girls”-inspired penguin take a dip!

August 17, 2023

2 of the 15 wild geese found trapped in Los Angeles tar pits have survived

Out of a group of 15 wild Canada geese that became trapped in the La Brea Tar Pits in late July, only two managed to survive after undergoing a rescue and thorough cleaning process.

August 17, 2023

Over $1.4 million worth of pangolin scales were seized by Thai authorities in Kalasin

Over a ton of pangolin scales were seized by Thai authorities in the province of Kalasin. The scales were estimated to be worth more than $1.4 million.

August 16, 2023

California Highway Patrol helps wild bear cross the street

A driver with California Highway Patrol in Truckee, California, stopped in his path to help a wild bear cross the street. After the words of encouragement, the bear crossed safely. See the moment!

August 16, 2023

Pig kidney works in body of brain-dead man for over a month, a giant step in animal-human organ transplants

A pig kidney worked in the body of a brain-dead man for over a month, according to scientists. This is a critical step toward animal-human organ transplants.

August 16, 2023

Georgia beekeeper spots invasive hornet in US for first time: ‘A voracious predator’

The yellow-legged hornet, native to Southeast Asia, feeds on honeybees and other pollinators, posing a threat to Georgia's agricultural industry.

August 16, 2023

Unlikely animal falls from sky and knocks power out for thousands in New Jersey town

A fish, dropped out of the sky from a bird of prey, fell on a transformer and caused a power outage for thousands in Sayreville, New Jersey, according to local officials.

August 16, 2023

Video shows California mountain lion being chased away from home by family dog

A video taken in Morada, California, shows a dog chasing away a mountain lion that wandered into the backyard of a family’s home. The mountain lion was baring its teeth and hissing.

August 16, 2023

California dog chases mountain lion away from family's home

A video has captured a dog chasing away a mountain lion from a home in Morada, California. (Credit: AMAZING ANIMALS+/TMX)

August 16, 2023

Rhode Island woman dies after infection with tick-borne disease

Health officials said a senior Rhode Island woman is dead after contracting a case of the Powassan virus. The rare disease is spread through the bite of an infected tick.