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June 13, 2023

North America's first known case of a rabid moose confirmed in western Alaska

State wildlife officials in Alaska have reported the discovery of a moose infected with rabies, marking the first documented case of a rabid moose in North America.

June 13, 2023

Black bear swimming at crowded Florida beach shocks beachgoers, video shows

The young black bear was spotted swimming at a crowded beach in Destin, Florida, shocking sunbathers before running off across the sand.

June 12, 2023

54-year-old Missouri man dies after eating raw oysters from St. Louis food stand

A Missouri man died Thursday after eating contaminated raw oysters from a food stand in St. Louis. Health officials are working to determine the oysters' source.

June 12, 2023

Missouri man dies after eating raw oysters contaminated with toxic bacteria

A man died last week after contracting a toxic bacteria from eating raw oysters. Ingesting raw or undercooked shellfish is a common means of contracting Vibrio vulnificus.

June 12, 2023

Truck spotted chasing moose in shocking sight

A truck was spotted driving quickly behind a moose as it ran along the Coeur D’Alene River in northern Idaho on June 5. Credit: Nicholas Strother via Storyful

June 11, 2023

Florida wildlife officials nab 10-foot croc from homeowner’s pool

Wildlife trapper expert Todd Hardwick was called to a Florida residential home early Sunday to remove a 10-foot crocodile from the swimming pool.

June 11, 2023

Florida wildlife officials pull 10-foot croc from homeowner's pool

Officials returned the croc to its natural habitat after pulling it from the pool. CREDIT: Pesky Critters Wildlife Control/AMAZING ANIMALS+ /TMX

June 11, 2023

Texas Gulf Coast beach covered as thousands of dead Menhaden fish wash ashore

Thousands of dead fish have been reported washed ashore at Quintana Beach County Park in Brazoria County along the Texas Gulf Coast.

June 11, 2023

Willie Nelson, country music legend, gets new species of grasshopper named after him

A group of scientists who are country music fans have discovered new species of grasshoppers in central Texas — and named one of them after Willie Nelson, country music star and Texas native.

June 11, 2023

Moose euthanized after wandering onto Connecticut airport, officials say

Environmental officials in Connecticut euthanized the moose out of an abundance of caution after the animal was spotted at Bradley International Airport.