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Discovery December 22

Limping dinosaur's twisted path puzzles paleontologists, 150 million years later: 'Very rare'

Scientists analyzed the world's only remaining looping dinosaur trackway in Colorado, revealing a 150 million-year-old sauropod that may have been limping.

Sharks December 22

Swimmer vanishes after possible shark encounter off California coast during group outing

New details emerged as swimmer went missing off California coast in possible shark attack. Witness saw shark breach with human body at Lovers Point Beach.

Hawaii December 21

Fisherman survives near-fatal shark attack with own lifesaving care, instincts that kept him alive

Hawaii fisherman survives brutal shark attack after trying to help tangled predator, performs lifesaving first aid on himself in dramatic ocean rescue.

Wild Nature December 20

Large Burmese python on video getting pulled from Florida neighborhood tree: 'It was pretty dangerous’

Professional snake removal experts captured a 30-pound, 6½-foot Burmese python from a Miami-Dade residential area, preventing potential danger to pets and children.

World December 20

Several elephants killed in train crash after impact causes multiple coaches to derail

A high-speed passenger train struck an elephant herd in northeastern India, killing seven wild animals while all 650 passengers escape unharmed.

Health December 20

Ancient plague mystery cracked after DNA found in 4,000-year-old animal remains

Scientists discover Bronze Age plague DNA in 4,000-year-old sheep remains, shedding light on how ancient diseases spread between animals and humans across Eurasia.

Travel December 16

'Massive' rat spotted running through airplane forces cancellation of vacation flight

Shocking video shows rat scurrying through KLM flight cabin from Amsterdam to the Caribbean, forcing airline to cancel connecting flight to Bonaire for safety.

Health December 15

‘Aggressive’ new flu variant sweeps globe as doctors warn of severe symptoms

Flu season intensifies as the new H3N2 variant causes severe illness worldwide. Experts urge vaccination, hand-washing and staying home when sick to prevent transmission.

Travel December 14

New data reveals Americans who 'crave closeness' with others turning to popular outdoor activity

A mental health and relationship expert reveals how camping creates psychological safety and builds trust with others as new data reveals more Americans are heading outdoors.

National Parks December 12

Ancient lake returns to California's Death Valley after vanishing thousands of years ago

Record rainfall transforms Death Valley's Badwater Basin into a rare shallow lake after months of heavy storms hit the California national park.

Travel December 12

National park gift shops are ordered to purge bias-driven DEI and woke merchandise

America's national parks must review merchandise for DEI compliance by Dec. 19 under a new Trump administration order targeting diversity programs in federal agencies.