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July 31, 2023

Piranhas make zoo debut after 30-year absence

Piranhas were brought back to the Chester Zoo in England after a 30-year absence due to myths about the fish’s fearsome nature. See the new additions!

July 31, 2023

North Carolina reports 3 fatalities from infections linked to Vibrio bacteria in warm seawater

North Carolina health officials confirmed three recent deaths were caused by infections from Vibrio bacteria, which are naturally found in warm seawater and brackish water.

July 31, 2023

Discovery of whale carcass in Hong Kong sparks outpouring of grief, residents blame sightseers

A whale carcass was discovered in the waters of Sai Kung, Hong Kong, on July 31, 2023. The whale's cause of death will have to be confirmed by a necropsy.

July 31, 2023

Ceva drops appeal over French bird flu vaccine tender

French animal health company Ceva has withdrawn its legal challenge over a tender to supply France with a bird flu vaccine. A German company Boehringer Ingelheim won the tender.

July 31, 2023

Tiger treats: Animals celebrate International Tiger Day

Tigers at the Adelaide Zoo in South Australia celebrated the special day by going after meat-filled treats. See the joyful moments!

July 31, 2023

Shark takes bite out of beachgoer in latest attack at tourist hot spots

A Florida man attacked by a shark in Manatee County Sunday is now recovering in the hospital after someone applied a tourniquet to his injury after the attack.

July 31, 2023

Biden admin confirms it's withholding key funds for schools with hunting courses, GOP call it 'shameful'

The Biden administration confirmed that its interpretation of a recent law precludes federal funding for school hunting and archery courses nationwide.

July 31, 2023

South Korean dog meat farmers push back as politicians push to eliminate the industry

Dog meat farmers in South Korea are pushing back against calls by politicians to eliminate the industry. Dog meat consumption is a centuries-old practice in the Korean Peninsula.

July 31, 2023

NJ reports first case of West Nile virus this year

Dr. Marc Siegel breaks down what you need to know about the symptoms, risks and treatment.

July 31, 2023

Washington girl, 8, attacked by cougar during family camping trip at Olympic National Park

The National Park Service said a cougar attack at Olympic National Park in Washington state left an eight-year-old girl, who was camping with her family, with injuries.