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July 21, 2022

World's oldest male panda, An An, dies at age 35 in Hong Kong

An An, the world's oldest male panda in captivity, has died at the age of 35 at Ocean Park – a theme park in Aberdeen, Hong Kong. An An’s age was equivalent to that of a 105-year-old human.

July 21, 2022

Monarch butterflies are officially on the endangered species list

Scientists have taken notice as the population of monarch butterflies has been decreasing over the past few years. The species has been categorized as endangered.

July 21, 2022

Shark bites New York teen surfer in waters off Long Island beach

A shark bit a 16-year-old surfer in the waters off Kismet Beach on Fire Island in the latest of a string of shark incidents occurring at beaches in Long Island, New York.

July 21, 2022

Rare orchid found in Vermont for first time since 1902

The small whorled pogonia was believed to be extinct in Vermont since 1902, but a small population of the flower was discovered by botanists last month.

July 20, 2022

Dead shark appears on Long Island beach amid ongoing shark sightings

A dead shark washed ashore a Long Island beach in New York Wednesday amid a spate of recent shark sightings in the region, authorities said.

July 20, 2022

Federal government investigating seal deaths linked to avian flu

The federal government is investigating the stranding and deaths of 159 seals since June. Investigators believe the deaths are linked to the avian flu.

July 20, 2022

Endangered California condors released in Redwood National and State Parks for first time since 1892

Four critically endangered California condors have been reintroduced to the Northern California redwoods, thanks to the efforts of the area's native Yurok Tribe.

July 20, 2022

Virginia man catches 66-pound blue catfish, breaks state record

Jason Emmel caught a 66-pound, 5-ounce blue catfish with a bow and arrow in Virginia. The fish has been officially recognized as the current Virginia Archery State Record Blue Catfish.

July 20, 2022

NYC closes Rockaway beaches after shark sightings

New York City area beaches closed again on Tuesday due to multiple shark sightings. Gov. Kathy Hochul ordered state agencies to increase surveillance on Monday.

July 20, 2022

In Alabama, rare 400-pound spotted eagle ray jumps into boat, gives birth

An Alabama family fishing off the waters of Sand Island Lighthouse near Dauphin Island last week was surprised by a rare spotted eagle ray when it jumped into their boat.