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September 5, 2023

Denver Zoo gives angelfish a CT scan after worker sees fish swimming with funny tilt

A French angelfish that swam with a funny tilt at the Denver Zoo in Colorado has received a CT scan. The test revealed that the fish had excess gas.

September 5, 2023

2 recovering after Labor Day shark bites at same Florida beach, officials say

Three people sustained shark bites during Labor Day weekend in Volusia County, Florida, where red flags for high surf or strong currents were flown.

September 4, 2023

EU considers adjusting protections for wolves as farmers raise concerns about their livestock's safety

The European Union is considering adjusting rules to limit protections for wolves. Farmers in Europe are concerned about the safety of their livestock.

September 4, 2023

Large alligator found 'patiently waiting' for Louisiana dollar store to open

The Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office in Louisiana shared a photo of a large alligator found waiting for a local Dollar General store to open early one morning.

September 4, 2023

Texas pushes back as Biden admin digs up old fight over lizard that could 'cripple' state oil industry

Texas is pushing back against the Biden administration's move to classify a lizard as an endangered species that could have "crippling" economic effects for oil and gas industry.

September 3, 2023

Fauci ‘concerned’ people won’t comply if masking recommendations return: 'I hope' they 'abide'

Former White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci spoke out in defense of masking amid rising COVID cases, saying he is concerned people will not abide by recommendations.

September 3, 2023

Wisconsin deer farm infected with fatal brain disease

A 150-acre deer farm in Washburn County, Wisconsin, is under quarantine after officials confirmed a doe was infected with chronic wasting disease.

September 3, 2023

SEE IT: Baby antelope arrives at Chicago Zoo

The Chicago Zoological Society’s Brookfield Zoo announced the birth of its second calf this year, on Aug. 29th. The 14-pound nyala calf is native to southeastern Africa. See the new zoo member!

September 2, 2023

Police try training a goat as new recruit

Police in Rapid City, South Dakota, tried training a goat as a recruit to sniff for drugs in the K-9 squad. Although the goat’s abilities weren’t the best, the goat gave it a go. See the video!

September 1, 2023

Escaped lion causes traffic jam in Pakistan: 'No one is in danger now'

A lion was captured after it went on a two-hour stroll through rush-hour traffic in the Pakistani city of Karachi on Tuesday, August 29. The owner has been arrested.