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February 14, 2017

Somebody stole penguin from zoo, German police say

Germany police say a Humboldt penguin has been stolen out of its cage from a zoo in the southwestern city of Mannheim.

February 14, 2017

Newfound amoeba looks just like Gandalf the Wizard's hat

A newfound amoeba species whose funnel-shaped shell resembles a wizard's hat has been named after one of the most famous warlocks: Gandalf, of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy.

February 13, 2017

Crikey! Australian python engulfs tennis ball

A python in Queensland, Australia, got quite a scratchy surprise when the 5-foot-long snake gulped down a tennis ball this week.

February 13, 2017

Beware exploding whales: New Zealand issues warning after mass stranding

Beachgoers in New Zealand have been warned to steer clear of exploding whales after the mass stranding that left hundreds of whale carcasses rotting on a beach in the country’s South Island.

February 13, 2017

Google tugs at heartstrings with adorable pangolin-themed Valentine's doodle

Google and the World Wildlife Fund are casting a spotlight on the plight of the pangolins with an incredibly intricate and cute Google Doodle.

February 10, 2017

Race to save whales after 400 stranded, 275 die on New Zealand beach

Rescuers were engaged in a heartbreaking race against time on Friday to save the lives of a large group of whales, after more than 400 of the animals swam aground along a remote beach in New Zealand.

February 9, 2017

Strange orange alligator turns heads in South Carolina

An alligator in a small South Carolina town is grabbing attention because of one weird quality: it’s orange.

February 8, 2017

Thousands of bees found washed up on Florida beach spark concerns

Thousands of dead bees were found washed up on a popular South Florida Beach over the weekend.

February 7, 2017

Granddad, the world's oldest aquarium fish, dies

On Monday, Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium announced the passing of Granddad the lungfish, one of its most iconic and beloved family members for more than 80 years.

February 4, 2017

Rare 'cave squeaker' frog makes first appearance in decades

A rare frog that has not been seen in decades and listed as possibly extinct has made a reappearance.