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October 16, 2022

NYC plagued with large increase in rat sightings: report

Rat sightings in New York City have reportedly spiked this year, with data showing a 70% increase in calls about the rodents from the same period two years ago.

October 16, 2022

Gates Foundation contributes $1.2 billion to the fight to eradicate polio worldwide

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced Sunday that it will contribute another $1.2 billion to efforts to eradicate polio around the world.

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.