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September 27, 2017

Elephant in Sri Lanka rescued from sea, video shows

An elephant who was swept out to sea off a Sri Lankan coast has been rescued, according to the country’s navy.

September 27, 2017

Mountain lion crashes through California woman's bedroom window

A woman in California thought she was having a dream when she woke up to find a mountain lion on her bed.

September 27, 2017

Why alligator attacks are spiking in Florida

There has been a recent spate of alligator attacks in southwest Florida — and the weather is partially to blame.

September 27, 2017

Beetle threatens Florida avocado industry

A beetle smaller than a grain of rice could have a huge impact on the agriculture industry in the southeast.

September 27, 2017

Study finds polar bear attacks on humans are increasing

There were only 73 reported polar bear attacks on humans between 1870 and 2014, according to a study published this month in Wildlife Society Bulletin.

September 27, 2017

Hippo massacre of 'dramatic proportions' rocks tourist haven

A large number of hippopotamuses have been killed in the western part of Niger after villagers blamed them for destroying crops and livestock.

September 27, 2017

Truck full of eels leaves slippery mess on Oregon highway

A truck loaded with eels overturned on U.S. 101 in Oregon on Thursday, sending the slippery sea creatures sprawling across the highway.

September 27, 2017

Swine flu found at Ohio county fair; hogs to be slaughtered

A hog barn at an Ohio county fair was quarantined after the swine flu was detected.

September 27, 2017

Pangolin faces extinction but 5-year-old raises awareness for endangered mammal

Like most kids, Landon Knestrick, 5, has a favorite animal.

September 27, 2017

20 million mosquitoes to invade California in bug fight

A 20-million mosquito horde is set to be unleashed in California. But don’t worry, they don’t bite.