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November 19, 2024

Utah authorities offering $30k reward for information on shooting death of wild horse

A federally protected wild horse, identified as Pyrite/Goldie/Glory by the Onaqui Catalogue, was found shot to death in the Onaqui Heard Management Area by a member of the public.

November 18, 2024

Tourist takes wild ride on the back of a runaway ostrich

An ostrich decided to go for a brief sprint while a tourist rode on the back of the flightless bird in China. The animal eventually took a turn as the woman tumbled to the ground in a fit of laughter.

November 16, 2024

First known case of rare mpox strain confirmed in United States

A new strain of mpox has been confirmed on American shores after a traveler returned to California from a visit to Africa, but risk to the public remains "very low."

November 15, 2024

Angler lands massive fish in Minnesota, reveals favorite US spots where you can reel in monsters

A world record-holding fisherman from Kentucky has a new record pending after catching a muskie in Minnesota. He is sharing top locations across the U.S. where he finds monster fish.

November 14, 2024

Arizona firefighters remove boa constrictor from pickup truck: 'Unusual call'

The Scottsdale Fire Department responded to an odd call on Wednesday after a man discovered a large boa constrictor sticking its head out from under his pickup truck.

November 13, 2024

New glowing species of sea slug that inhabits ocean's deep sea 'midnight zone' discovered

Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute scientists have discovered Bathydevius caudactylus, a new species of glowing sea slug that lives deep in the ocean.

November 13, 2024

Bird flu leaves teen in critical condition after country's first reported case

A teenager has been left in critical condition after contracting the first presumptive human case of avian influenza in Canada. Expert Sam Scarpino discusses the health risk and potential for spread.

November 12, 2024

A look at the world's longest snake which measures over 32 feet, a record-breaking slithering serpent

Snakes range greatly in size. The world longest snake is the reticulated python. The longest ever found in the species measured a whopping 32 feet, 9.5 inches long.

November 12, 2024

Store your luggage in this bizarre location while traveling, expert says

A bug expert in Pennsylvania says to store your luggage and its contents in this unusual location at your hotel or homestay if you want to avoid bringing back any unfavorable pests, like bed bugs.

November 11, 2024

First emperor penguin known to reach Australia found alive on tourist beach

An emperor penguin found earlier this month in Denmark, Australia — about 2,200 miles off the Antarctic coast — is reportedly being cared for by a wildlife expert.