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September 15, 2022

Archery hunter sustains life-threatening injuries from moose attack

A moose seriously injured an archery hunter in Colorado after goring and trampling the man. The man was then flown to a Colorado hospital by helicopter.

September 14, 2022

COVID-19 commission slams governments' response as 'untrustworthy,' urges investigation into virus origins

The Lancet COVID-19 Commission wrote in a report published Wednesday that governments around the world "showed themselves to be untrustworthy and ineffective."

September 14, 2022

New Hampshire wildlife officials rescue bear cub after mother hit by vehicle

A bear cub was rescued by New Hampshire wildlife officials after its mother was hit and killed by a vehicle.

September 14, 2022

Wolf population increasing in Oregon, wildlife officials say

Oregon officials identified a new family of wolves in the northern Cascade Mountains. They now have three wolf groups, which suggests wolves are recovering in the state.

September 14, 2022

King Charles III takes ownership of Britain's swans

King Charles III has inherited ownership of Britain’s swans from the late Queen Elizabeth II, following a tradition that dates back to medieval times.

September 14, 2022

Woman walks into North Dakota bar with racoon, health officials warn of rabies exposure

A North Dakota woman entered a bar in Maddock with a raccoon. Health officials warn those who had contact with the animal about possible rabies exposure.

September 14, 2022

Massive 11-foot, 400-pound alligator in Katy, Texas neighborhood scares onlookers

Wildlife personnel were called to respond to the sighting of an 11-foot, 400-pound alligator in a neighborhood just west of Houston, Texas, that was strolling along a road.

September 13, 2022

Los Angeles County officials report confirmed monkeypox death

Los Angeles county health officials confirmed the first death due to monkeypox in a severely immunocompromised resident. There are nearly 22,000 cases in the U.S.

September 13, 2022

Australian man killed by kangaroo, first fatal attack in over 85 years

A 77-year-old Australian man was attacked and killed by a kangaroo over the weekend. Authorities said it was believed the victim had been keeping it as a pet.

September 12, 2022

Rare butterfly rebounds in Florida after it was believed to be extinct

As the coontie palm becomes more popular in Florida, the rare Atala butterfly species – which was once believed to be extinct – is growing again in the Sunshine State.