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August 15, 2022

Norway officials euthanize beloved wild walrus, citing risk to humans

A beloved walrus named Freya was euthanized by Norwegian officials who cited a risk to the public after visitors kept approaching her.

August 15, 2022

West Virginia rattlesnake expert dies after he's bitten by a Timber rattlesnake

Snake expert William H. Martin died on August 3, 2022, after he was bitten by a Timber rattlesnake in West Virginia. He was active in locating hidden snake dens, even in his later years.

August 15, 2022

Viral video shows man wrestling shark on New York beach

Video of a man wrestling with a shark on a New York beach is going viral, especially amid record-setting shark sightings, attacks and beach closures in the area.

August 15, 2022

Tennessee deputy frees bear trapped inside car

A Tennessee deputy helped free a bear from a car in Cocke County. The officer used two 12-gauge bean bag rounds to break the window, allowing the bear to escape without injury.

August 14, 2022

If you see a squirrel sprawled out on the ground, here’s what you need to know

People in NYC are seeing squirrels lying on their bellies on various grounds and surfaces. Officials have told them not to worry: It's a common cooldown technique by the animals.

August 14, 2022

Best care for bug bites: Doctors share treatment tips for minor and severe bites

Here’s what you need to know about bug bite treatment; doctors share their tips for addressing minor and severe bites along with warning signs people should watch for and note.

August 13, 2022

What killed tons of fish in European river? Mystery deepens

Poland’s environment minister says laboratory tests following a mass dying off of fish detected high levels of salinity but no mercury in waters of Central Europe’s Oder River.

August 12, 2022

Bear caught on camera scaling Air Force base's barbed wire fence

Kevin Dalrymple was driving by Tyndall Air Force Base when he saw a large black bear scaling the barbed-wire fence at the Florida base.

August 12, 2022

Ukraine’s tiger queen: Saving wild animals in a war zone

Natalia Popova converted her equestrian ranch just outside Kyiv, Ukraine, to create a home for abandoned animals displaced during Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

August 12, 2022

COVID sites in NYC transition to respond to monkeypox virus

New York City health officials said Friday that some COVID-19 vaccination sites for kids under the age of 5 will transition to administering monkeypox vaccine shots.