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October 22, 2018

'Headless chicken monster’ discovered deep in the Southern Ocean

A deep -sea cucumber known as a “headless chicken monster” has been filmed in the Southern Ocean for the first time using camera technology developed by Australian researchers.

October 21, 2018

Snake names honor Darwin, fire god, college professor

October 20, 2018

California fire and rescue squad seeking owner of tortoise who was ‘unable to outrun the paramedics’

A fire and rescue squad in California said they’re trying to find the owner of a tortoise that was discovered by paramedics Thursday taking a slow-and-steady stroll in El Cajon.

October 19, 2018

Insects invading Virginia and Pennsylvania could be 'most destructive species in 150 years'

An invasive insect species native to China, India, and Vietnam is posing a problem in at least two states in the northeastern and southeastern part of the country.

October 19, 2018

'Huge' rattlesnake stuns Florida golfers with ‘unusual’ appearance on course

Golfers in St. Petersburg, Florida, were shocked when they saw a massive rattlesnake slithering across the course.

October 19, 2018

Scientist: Decline in forest insects is 'hyperalarming'

The insects are disappearing from an American rainforest—and scientists say the implications are frightening.

October 18, 2018

Mad cow disease found on Scotland farm, government says

A case of mad cow disease was recently discovered on a farm in Scotland, the Scottish government confirmed Thursday.

October 18, 2018

Virginia mother bear and 2 cubs hiding in tree cause street closure in neighborhood

Charlottesville, Virginia, residents gathered around an unexpected sighting on Wednesday: A mother bear and her two cubs, which spent the afternoon in a neighborhood tree.

October 18, 2018

Bear skillfully opening car doors called 'delicate' and 'brutal'

Looks like he knew what he was doing.

October 18, 2018

Owl ensnared in California kite string rescued, ‘grumpily flies off’

A great horned owl in California found itself tied up on Monday when the tip of its wing became tangled in a kite string, leaving the bird dangling in a potentially deadly situation.