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April 10, 2023

Surfer in Hawaii in serious condition after shark attack

A 58-year-old surfer was attacked by a shark near Honolulu, Hawaii, Sunday morning. The surfer was bitten in his right leg and is in serious condition.

April 10, 2023

American wildlife quiz! How well do you know these stats and facts about animals in the United States?

National Wildlife Week is April 10 — see how well you know wildlife in America in this lifestyle quiz! Test yourself on species, stats and much more.

April 10, 2023

Man in China jailed for scaring neighbor's 1,100 chickens to death amid feud: report

Amid an ongoing feud with his neighbor, a Chinese man used a flashlight to scare 1,100 chickens to death. He was sentenced to six months for the fowl crime.

April 9, 2023

Two owls are spotted hiding in plain sight: Can you see them?

A wildlife photographer in the U.K. caught sight of two wise owls well hidden in the camouflage of an old wall and barn — and challenged others to see if they could spot them.

April 9, 2023

Invasive foreign ants becoming dominant species in Florida, says new research: 'Concerning trend'

A study published in Current Biology found that populations of non-native leaf-litter ants have skyrocketed in Florida in recent years — and alongside that, native populations of ants have fallen.

April 8, 2023

Florida deputy goes viral after responding to 8-foot alligator in swimming pool: 'Oh, h--l no'

A Florida sheriff’s deputy and a wildlife trapper wrangled an 8-foot alligator who was caught cooling off in a swimming pool.

April 8, 2023

Florida deputy, wildlife trapper wrangled 8-foot alligator out of a swimming pool

Deputy Robert Santiago with the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office can be seen holding the gator with a line of rope while trapper Scott Swartley secures its snout in Viera, Florida.

April 8, 2023

Florida alligator found in home's pool

A video shared by the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office shows the reptile swimming in a backyard pool on April 4. 

April 8, 2023

California condors killed by avian flu in northern Arizona

Three California condors in northern Arizona are dead. The condors were infected with avian flu and authorities are trying to determine what killed five others.

April 8, 2023

Mimes perform silent vigil to protest cutting down a 123-year-old tree

No words! Mimes in Rochford, Essex, England, held a silent vigil to protest the chopping of a 123-year-old tree — a tree that is impacting homes nearby. The mimes dressed in red cloaks and wore white makeup.