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March 12, 2019

Missing link found? 22-million-year-old monkey species found in Africa

A new species of monkey that lived 22 million years ago in Africa "help fill a 6-million-year void" in primate evolution, according to a new study.

March 11, 2019

New Jersey police shoot, kill bull attacking owner after it pounced on patrol vehicle: report

Police in Sparta, New Jersey reportedly shot and killed an aggressive pet bull after officials said the animal attacked its owner and charged at a patrol vehicle.

March 11, 2019

Huge snake eats another snake that was attacking a rat: 'Crazy turn of events'

A brawl between an eastern brown snake and a python over a juicy rat turned deadly last week — at least, for two parties involved.

March 10, 2019

Diver survives after being scooped up in whale's mouth off South Africa

A diver in South Africa survived an experience out of a biblical passage last month when he ended up almost being swallowed by a whale.

March 10, 2019

Jaguar attacks Arizona zoo visitor, witnesses distract animal with water bottle, reports say

A woman who was said to be in her 30s was attacked by a jaguar Saturday evening at Wildlife World near Phoenix, according to reports.

March 9, 2019

Huge alligator gar pulled from Louisiana lagoon: ‘It was a stomach-turning smell’

Officials at a park outside of New Orleans pulled a large, deceased alligator gar from a lagoon this week.

March 9, 2019

Rabid raccoons found in New York City for first time in eight years

Rabid raccoons have been found in Manhattan for the first time in eight years, the New York City Department of Health said this week.

March 9, 2019

Over 80 people injured after Japanese ferry collides with whale

Over 80 people were injured – some seriously – after a ferry collided off a Japanese island with what appears to have been a whale.

March 8, 2019

‘Super bloom’ covers California desert in colorful wildflowers

A sea of deep purples, warm oranges and bright yellows have taken over areas of California's Anza-Borrego desert in recent days, thanks to the so-called “super bloom” that has littered the area with vibrant wildflowers.

March 8, 2019

New orca species discovered? Scientists spot mysterious killer whales

Scientists have spotted what may be a new species of killer whale off the southern tip of Chile.