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September 10, 2024

Tick-borne Wetland virus, newly discovered in China, could cause damage to brain, researchers say

Scientists are warning of a new tick-borne disease, which they are calling the Wetland virus, recently discovered in China. Here's what to know about the symptoms and risks.

September 10, 2024

Squirrel knocks down doorbell camera after running across porch

A neighborhood squirrel in Texas is captured on video inspecting a plate of food before wildly bolting across a homeowner’s porch in a panic and tearing down the doorbell camera with it.

September 10, 2024

Wolves reintroduced in Colorado blamed for repeated attacks on livestock

Members of a wolf pack in Colorado were captured ahead of relocation following attacks on livestock in the area, wildlife officials announced.

September 9, 2024

84-year-old Florida woman punches alligator in the face during grisly encounter: 'Like a torpedo'

Del Boppel, an 84-year-old woman living in North Fort Myers, Florida, survived an alligator attack after punching a gator in the face. She was bitten in her leg and fingers.

September 9, 2024

First case of human bird flu diagnosed without exposure to infected animals, CDC says

A patient in Missouri was hospitalized with bird flu despite having no reported contact with animals, according to the CDC. Infectious disease experts discuss the potential risk.

September 9, 2024

Researchers detect evidence of prehistoric fish in Connecticut River

Researchers confirmed sightings of shortnose sturgeon fish in the Connecticut River by using eDNA after launching a survey following reports of community sightings.

September 9, 2024

Bear squeezes into plastic kiddie pool to cool off on warm day

A bear in Los Angeles, California, was spotted lying in a backyard kiddie pool to cool off during a heat wave in the area. See the animal enjoy its day! 

September 9, 2024

Polar bear goes for swim at Memphis Zoo

The Memphis Zoo captured footage of Haley the polar bear enjoying a dip in the pool with a big smile on her face.

September 7, 2024

Was a beloved whale suspected of being a Russian ‘spy’ killed in Norway?

A beluga whale who was discovered off the coast of Norway in 2019 wearing a harness and camera mount quickly became beloved in the country. He was found dead last weekend.

September 7, 2024

Alleged Russian 'spy' whale, beloved in Norway, found dead

Hvaldimir, a beluga whale that was found wearing a harness that linked it to Russia in 2019, had become something of a celebrity in Norway before it was found dead last weekend. (Credit: Reuters)