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January 16, 2023

Beached whale in New Jersey was apparently struck by a vessel

A whale that was found washed up on the beach in New Jersey was struck by a vessel. The whale was over 32 feet long and was estimated to weigh about 12 tons.

January 15, 2023

Killer whale found dead on Florida beach was not pregnant, showed signs of 'various illnesses'

The whale was almost 22-feet in length and weighed 9,000 pounds. FOX 35 Orlando reports. 

January 15, 2023

SeaWorld releases additional details about killer whale found dead on Florida beach

It could be months before the cause of death for the female killer whale found dead on a Florida beach is determined. A necropsy was performed after she was found Jan. 11, 2023.

January 15, 2023

300-pound flipper from humpback whale found dead in North Carolina to be displayed at park

A flipper from an endangered humpback whale that was found dead on one of North Carolina's barrier islands last month will be displayed at a park in the state.

January 14, 2023

Dallas police open criminal investigation after clouded leopard escapes from zoo exhibit

A 4-year-old clouded leopard at the Dallas Zoo was found Friday after escaping from an opening in its enclosure that was intentionally cut, authorities said.

January 14, 2023

Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 possibly more likely to infect those who are vaccinated, officials say

New York City health authorities warned that the highly transmissible omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 may be more likely to infect those who have been vaccinated against COVID-19.

January 14, 2023

Remember the fear about flu flare-ups over the holidays? Didn't happen, says CDC

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday reported that visits to doctors' offices for flu-like illnesses dropped for the sixth week — despite earlier worries about a flu surge.

January 13, 2023

Texas family's Ring doorbell camera captures bobcat perched on their backyard fence: 'I was terrified'

A family in Texas catches a glimpse of a bobcat sitting on a fence outside in their yard courtesy of footage caught on their Ring doorbell camera.

January 13, 2023

Dallas Zoo clouded leopard escapes, massive search underway

The Dallas Zoo was closed to the public Friday after officials discovered a clouded leopard has escaped from its habitat. Officials believe it is on the grounds.

January 13, 2023

Texas family discovers bobcat in their yard after being alerted by Ring doorbell camera

Homeowners in Frisco, Texas, are visited by a bobcat after receiving a motion alert courtesy of their Ring doorbell camera.