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Capybaras crash Brazilian lawmakers' voting session and steal the show

August 5, 2026

Capybaras crash Brazilian lawmakers' voting session and steal the show

Capybaras wandered through the front door of the Mato Grosso state legislature in Brazil, surprising lawmakers preparing for a vote last week.

Capybaras wander into Brazilian legislature during voting session

August 5, 2026

Capybaras wander into Brazilian legislature during voting session

A group of capybaras has been crashing into a Brazilian state legislature's voting sessions. (UGC via AP)

Mom of 4 recovering after suspected spider bite leads to severe complications: reports

August 4, 2026

Mom of 4 recovering after suspected spider bite leads to severe complications: reports

Britagne Miller reportedly spent weeks hospitalized, including time in intensive care, after a suspected spider bite was followed by surgery and infections.

Rogue parrot attacks players during Brazilian U-15 soccer game, then comes back and does it again

August 4, 2026

Rogue parrot attacks players during Brazilian U-15 soccer game, then comes back and does it again

A large parrot attacked teenage soccer players during a Flamengo vs. Ceará Brazil Under-15 Cup match in Rio de Janeiro, halting play multiple times.

Tick-borne 'rabbit fever' spreads with cases reported near major metro area

August 4, 2026

Tick-borne 'rabbit fever' spreads with cases reported near major metro area

Three probable tularemia cases on Long Island have officials warning residents about the tick-borne illness after a 9-year-old developed severe symptoms.

Fisherman recounts terrifyingly close encounter with grizzly bear in Alaska

August 3, 2026

Fisherman recounts terrifyingly close encounter with grizzly bear in Alaska

Alaska fishing guide Captain Carter Brown shares his heart-stopping encounter with a grizzly bear that swam up to his boat in Soldotna, Alaska, on 'The Story.'

Deadliest animal in every US state revealed, from moose and bears to dogs

August 2, 2026

Deadliest animal in every US state revealed, from moose and bears to dogs

A new report identifies the deadliest animal in every U.S. state, with snakes leading nationwide while bears, sharks, insects and even dogs top other regions.

Toxic, bone-crushing fish from Hell terrorizes vacation waters

August 1, 2026

Toxic, bone-crushing fish from Hell terrorizes vacation waters

The silver-cheeked toadfish carries deadly tetrodotoxin and has bone-crushing jaws that can sever fingers, prompting Greek authorities to install barriers.

No cure, no vaccine: Experts warn of rare Bourbon virus after first NY case

August 1, 2026

No cure, no vaccine: Experts warn of rare Bourbon virus after first NY case

A Long Island patient was hospitalized after researchers confirmed the first Bourbon virus case in New York transmitted by the common lone star tick.

Nearly 2,000 ocean rescues occur as dangerous surf slams popular beaches this summer

August 1, 2026

Nearly 2,000 ocean rescues occur as dangerous surf slams popular beaches this summer

Nearly 2,000 ocean rescues in one weekend are prompting health and water safety experts to warn about El Niño-driven swells and strong rip currents at beaches.