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October 16, 2022

Bird flu strikes Emmanuel the emu, causes Nebraska zoo to close some exhibits

Following the death of a pink-backed pelican, the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium said it was closing a few of its exhibits. The zoo cited avian influenza.

October 15, 2022

'Yu-Gi-Oh!' creator a 'hero' for dying during attempt to save American girl: US Army officer

U.S. Army Major Robert Bourgeau called the late "Yu-Gi-Oh" creator Kazuki Takahashi a 'hero' after the artist lost his life attempting to save a drowning American child.

October 13, 2022

Runner nearly loses ear in freak deer attack during 5K race

An Ohio woman is recovering after being struck by a deer while participating in a 5K race earlier this month. Her sister created a GoFundMe to help with medical bills.

October 12, 2022

Gopher tortoises no longer threatened in most areas, government announces

Gopher tortoises no longer need federal protection in most areas, thanks to conservation efforts and the recent discovery of an additional population.

October 12, 2022

Popular penguin exhibit at Albuquerque BioPark Zoo closes due to bird flu concerns

A popular penguin exhibit at a zoo in Albuquerque, New Mexico, will be closed indefinitely. Penguin Chill has shut down as a precaution against bird flu, a highly contagious virus.

October 12, 2022

Nearly 500 pilot whales dead in New Zealand strandings

Nearly 500 pilot whales died after a mass stranding on two remote New Zealand Beaches. Officials said the whales stranded themselves on Friday and Monday.

October 11, 2022

Fat Bear Week 2022 champion crowned, voter fraud rocked competition

Surviving a cheating scandal and close competition, Katmai National Park's beloved internet event "Fat Bear Week" has announced the winner for 2022.

October 11, 2022

6 wolves found dead, poisoned in WA

Six Washington wolves were found dead after ingesting poison. Conservation groups are offering $51,000 as a reward for tips leading to convictions.

October 11, 2022

US Coast Guard rescues stranded boaters as they fend off sharks

The U.S. Coast Guard said its crews had worked to rescue three missing boaters offshore from Louisiana over the weekend. The boaters were fending off sharks.

October 11, 2022

California man attacked by great white shark recounts terrifying moment: 'My worst fear'

Michael Trainor, 31, was attacked by a shark while surfing on Oct. 2. Doctors say he is lucky to have escaped with his life after the shark narrowly missed his femoral artery.