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March 31, 2023

Kids, residents on alert as upscale Massachusetts town deals with 'aggressive' wild turkeys

Massachusetts residents are struggling with a wild turkey population, even with attacks — causing parents to be more cautious about letting their children outdoors.

March 31, 2023

Polar bear is snapped standing upright in Canada's Baffin Island: 'Gave me goosebumps'

During an expedition to Canada this week, a wildlife photographer snapped the shot of a lifetime as he observed a polar bear mother standing upright, looking around, her two young cubs beside her.

March 31, 2023

T. rex may have had big scaly lips, study says

The Tyrannosaurus rex might have had scaly lips, according to researchers. A study said the predator's teeth were probably mostly covered and did not stick out.

March 31, 2023

Penguins chase light reflection in funny video

Penguins at the Tierpark Hagenbeck Zoo in Hamburg, Germany, were seen chasing a light reflection in unison. See this cute video!

March 31, 2023

California cuts commercial Dungeness crab season short to protect whales

California has cut commercial Dungeness crab season short to prevent humpback whales from getting entangled in fishing gear. Commercial fishing will end on April 15.

March 31, 2023

Fishing groups sue to stop water deliveries for farming in Oregon, California

The Yurok Tribe and other fishing groups filed a motion to stop water deliveries for farming in Oregon and California unless the action won’t threaten the survival of endangered species

March 30, 2023

Lolita the orca returning to Puget Sound after 50 years of captivity

Plans to return an orca known as Lolita to her home waters in the Pacific Northwest are underway after she has been in captivity in Florida for more than 50 years.

March 30, 2023

Colorado boy attacked by shark on Cancun spring break vacation

Colorado 10-year-old Dillon Armijo underwent several surgeries after he was attacked by a shark during a family spring break vacation to Cancun, Mexico.

March 30, 2023

Seattle Audubon changes name to sever ties with racist legacy

Bird conservation organization Seattle Audubon is changing its name to Birds Connect Seattle to sever its ties from slave owner John James Audubon.

March 30, 2023

COVID vaccine fatigue: Study explores why many are refusing booster shots

A recent study found that respondents’ “readiness to get vaccinated" was relatively low, suggesting that many people have entered a state of "COVID vaccine fatigue."