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March 15, 2023

Lucky Arkansas man finds 3.29-carat brown diamond at state park

Murfreesboro, Arkansas resident David Anderson found a 3.29-carat brown diamond at the Crater of Diamonds State Park earlier this month. He has found over 400 gems since 2007.

March 15, 2023

New Mexico seeking ‘professional bear huggers’ for new job opening

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish on Monday put out a call for professional "bear huggers," or conservation officers who must educate the public about wildlife and management.

March 15, 2023

Albania formally dedicates Vjosa River National Park

The Albanian government has formally designated the nation's Vjosa River a national park, and has set aside $80 million to prevent wastewater deposits in the body of water.

March 15, 2023

Reusable water bottles contain more bacteria than toilet seats do, says study

A recent study by waterguru.com revealed that reusable water bottles are holding onto a good amount of germs, including 40,000 times more bacteria than toilet seats.

March 15, 2023

Juvenile charged after 5 horses shot and killed, 3 wounded: report

Police in Virginia have charged a juvenile who allegedly shot and killed five horses and injured three others. The age and sex of the child has not been released.

March 15, 2023

Iowa cemetery staff shares ad on Facebook to find 'life partner' for widowed goose

A domestic goose who resides at the Riverside Cemetery in Iowa, has found a new beau after "searching" for love through a personal ad that was posted on the cemetery's Facebook page.

March 15, 2023

Biden admin buckles to environmental groups, makes sudden reversal on key land decision

The Biden administration reversed course on a land swap it has defended in court, rescinding an agreement to construct a potentially life-saving road in a remote region in Alaska.

March 15, 2023

Oh, deer! Huge herd of deer are seen running across road and holding up traffic

A huge herd of deer outside Sea Palling, Norfolk, in England, were caught on camera galloping across the road as motorists had to stop and watch — and wait for the last stragglers to cross. See the video!

March 14, 2023

Texas capital Austin looks to hire full-time bat biologist to track its massive colony of the flying mammals

The City of Austin Animal Advisory Commission unanimously agreed to hire a full-time bat biologist to provide expertise on ways to manage growing bat populations.

March 14, 2023

Australia toddler chasing deadly snake leads to nest discovery with 110 eggs

An Australian toddler chasing a deadly Eastern Brown snake led to the discovery of a snake's nest with 110 eggs as well as two other lethal snakes.