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January 6, 2025

Louisiana reports first bird flu-related human death in US

A patient in Louisiana who had been hospitalized with the first human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, has died, health officials said Monday.

January 6, 2025

Feral hogs terrorizing Texas town, infuriating locals: 'I can't go out there and start blasting'

A passel of feral hogs has been wreaking havoc on the city of Irving, Texas, digging up yards and rooting through trash left for garbage collectors.

January 4, 2025

Florida man attacked by bear cub and bitten on stomach while defending dog says he couldn't 'watch her die'

A Florida man was injured when he tried to break up a fight between a bear cub and his dog outside his home, according to news reports.

January 4, 2025

Florida man attacked by bear while trying to save his dog

A man was bitten by a black bear cub while trying to break up a fight between the animal and his dog. (Credit: WOFL)

December 31, 2024

New Year, new adventure as travelers can sleep near wild animals while visiting safari park

Visitors can experience a safari like never before by sleeping next to some of the most exotic creatures in the world at the Safari Lodges at West Midlands Safari Park.

December 31, 2024

Texas teen allegedly killed rival competitor's show goat in act of jealousy

A Texas teenager is facing a felony cruelty to animals charge after she allegedly poisoned a rival competitor's 6-month-old show goat, resulting in his death.

December 30, 2024

Bird flu outbreak expands, more Michigan poultry facilities exposed to virus

Bird flu outbreaks have been confirmed this month in multiple Michigan flocks.

December 30, 2024

Bird flu patient had virus mutations, sparking concern about human spread

The patient in Louisiana who was hospitalized with severe bird flu illness was found to have a mutated version of the virus. Doctors react and share their concerns.

December 30, 2024

Monkey chews through car parts at safari park

A mother and son were stunned after a monkey chewed off their car's wing mirror and snapped the vehicle's indicator. The family encountered the mischievous monkey at the primate enclosure at Longleat Safari Park in England.

December 28, 2024

Idaho mother discovers infant being attacked by raccoon inside home in 'extremely rare' encounter

When a mother in Idaho responded to "loud noises," she happened upon her infant son being attacked by a wild raccoon, prompting law enforcement to step in.