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August 10, 2022

Beluga whale euthanized after rescue from Seine River in France

A beluga whale was euthanized Wednesday after the marine mammal was rescued from the Seine River in France, where it was stranded since last week, and experienced distress.

August 9, 2022

Do spiders sleep as humans do? Experts weigh in on new study suggesting they might

A new scientific study revealed how spiders might experience REM sleep as humans do. Experts share their take with the Associated Press and Fox News Digital.

August 9, 2022

Wildlife officials are suing federal officials over missing deadline to decide protections for gray wolves

Wildlife officials are suing federal officials after they missed a deadline to decide if protections for gray wolves would be restored in the Rocky Mountains.

August 8, 2022

Florida alligator found with a knife stuck in its head is euthanized

An alligator was found swimming in a Deltona, Florida, pond with a knife stuck in its head, according to reports. The alligator was euthanized for its injuries.

August 8, 2022

143 roosters euthanized after California cockfighting bust

California police authorities and animal services broke up an illegal cockfighting event Friday and were forced to euthanize 143 birds involved in the incident.

August 8, 2022

Sharks bite boy, 8, during Bahamas vacation, report says: 'Like a scene from Jaws'

Nurse sharks in the Bahamas reportedly attacked an 8-year-old boy from England who was vacationing with his family, biting his legs before his sister pulled him to safety.

August 8, 2022

French woman attacked by polar bear in Norway, escapes with only minor injuries

A French woman was attacked by a polar bear in Norway’s remote Arctic Svalbard Islands on Monday morning. The woman escaped with only minor injuries.

August 7, 2022

NY football coach to attempt Alcatraz Sharkfest Swim for charity after knee replacement surgery

A New York high school football coach, Rich Carroll, is attempting the 2022 Alcatraz Sharkfest Swim in San Francisco Bay on August 7; all funds raised will go to his school and student-athletes.

August 7, 2022

McKinney Fire in California suspected of killing tens of thousands of fish in Klamath River

The McKinney Fire scorching a swath of California just south of the Oregon border appears to have killed tens of thousands of fish in the Klamath River, the Karuk Tribe said.

August 7, 2022

Ukrainian woman continues 'mission' to find and rescue animals from Ukraine-Russia war zones

Ukrainian Natalia Popova has rescued hundreds of animals during Russia's war in Ukraine, traveling throughout the country and rehabilitating them at her shelter.