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May 30, 2023

Australian snorkeler survives crocodile attack by prying jaws off his head: 'Wrong place, at the wrong time'

An Australian man snorkeling in coastal water was able to survive multiple attacks by a large crocodile, using his hands to pry its mouth open to release its grip.

May 30, 2023

Respiratory virus spiked as COVID, RSV cases fell, agency data shows

Data from the CDC is showing that cases of the human metapneumovirus respiratory virus spiked this spring as COVID-19 and other respiratory cases fell.

May 30, 2023

California’s farmworker overtime law threatens goat grazing used to prevent wildfires, companies say

California’s goat herding companies, which are used to clear vegetation that could fuel wildfires, say state labor regulations are threatening to put them out of business.

May 29, 2023

Bald eagle struck by car in Wisconsin needs 'further evaluation,' police say

A sheriff's department in Kewaunee, Wisconsin, announced on Facebook on May 25 that a bald eagle had been "struck by a vehicle." A wildlife rescue group says the bird is "on pain meds."

May 29, 2023

Zoo joy: Hearts melt when orangutan 'asks' to see baby through enclosure, then 'kisses' glass

An orangutan at the Louisville Zoo in Kentucky warmed hearts after she tapped on the glass of her enclosure to try to see a three-month-old baby better — then kissed the glass.

May 28, 2023

Connecticut bakery workers left terrified after hungry black bear barges in, steals 60 cupcakes

A black bear strolled in to a Connecticut bakery on Wednesday, terrified employees, and helped itself to dozens of cupcakes before leaving.

May 28, 2023

Connecticut bakery workers terrified after black bear barges in, helps itself to 60 cupcakes

Interactions between humans and black bears have been on the rise in Connecticut in recent months. CREDIT: Taste by Spellbound

May 28, 2023

Cluster of recent shark attacks makes headlines as summer kickoff approaches: 'Scary event'

Multiple shark attacks have made headlines in recent weeks from Hawaii and the Caribbean to New Jersey and Florida, despite the exceptionally rare incidence of shark bites.

May 28, 2023

Fast food is fine for a hungry squirrel: Watch as an animal gobbles up a chicken tender

A squirrel was spotted eating a chicken tender on the top of a fence in Leeds, England. See the funny video!

May 28, 2023

Pennsylvania bear that attacked two young children captured, euthanized: officials

A bear that attacked and injured two children last week in Pennsylvania was captured and euthanized as a precaution, according to officials.