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April 29, 2023

Orphaned bears rehabilitated and returned to the wild

Three orphaned beats were rehabilitated and returned to the wild near the San Bernardino National Forest. The cubs regained strength at the San Diego Humane Society — and were released back into the wild to live their lives.

April 29, 2023

Mild winter could mean an uptick in ticks, Lyme disease across the US

Some experts are saying this year's mild winter will lead to an uptick in ticks and tick-borne diseases. Learn more about these parasitic pests.

April 28, 2023

Bi-state sage grouse considered for threatened status for third time in 10 years

Federal wildlife officials are considering for the third time this decade whether a sage grouse species is worthy of protection under the Endangered Species Act.

April 28, 2023

Texas photographer captures huge snake devouring fish: 'If you're squeamish, then scroll'

A man in Texas photographed a large diamondback water snake eating a sizable fish. Social media users appear to be amazed by the predator-meets-prey moment.

April 28, 2023

Chicago students set cow loose during 'senior prank'

A cow was seen running down an Illinois sidewalk on Thursday after a 'senior prank' went awry Credit: Roger Plummer via Storyful

April 27, 2023

Chicago officials to cut down centuries-old oak tree that predates city

A bur oak tree older than Chicago is scheduled to be cut down at the Lincoln Park Zoo.

April 27, 2023

Black bear spotted in Orlando neighborhoods killed by car: officials

A young black bear that was found roaming around Orlando, Florida, neighborhoods was fatally struck by a car, officials said.

April 27, 2023

Critically endangered great hammerhead shark found dead on Alabama beach was pregnant with 40 pups

An endangered great hammerhead shark and her 40 pups washed ashore on a Alabama beach last week. The 14-foot-long female is suspected to have been the result of fishing mortality.

April 27, 2023

‘Vicious’ Bronx peacock, dubbed Raul, bites man, flees to local park tree: 'I thought I was high'

An escaped peacock, dubbed Raul, flew to safety in a large tree in a New York City park after biting a man in the thigh. The peacock is believed to be from the Bronx Zoo.

April 27, 2023

Bronx Zoo peacock attacks man, flees to tree perch

An escaped peacock from the Bronx Zoo in New York City bit a man’s leg on Wednesday night after attempting to keep the pheasant safe.