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Orca who carried her dead newborn 1,000 miles gives birth to another new calf
The whale, known to the world as Tahlequah, gave birth to her second calf since 2018, when she carried her dead newborn for more than two weeks.
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Snowy owl rescued from car grille by Minnesota woman who saved another bird hours earlier
Annabell Whelan thought her first rescue would be the big moment of the day — until she happened to be in the right place when a second needed help.
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The bald eagle officially becomes America's national bird as Biden signs bill into law
The bald eagle, a symbol of the power and strength of the United States for more than 240 years, earned an overdue honor on Tuesday: It officially became the country’s national bird.
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‘Murder hornet' eradicated from the US, officials announce
The northern giant hornet, which was first found in the U.S. in 2019, has not been detected in three years, officials said. It posed a threat to honey bees, other pollinators and native insects.
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New Zealand scientists suspect specimen of world's rarest whale died from head injuries
Scientists suspect the first complete specimen ever recorded of the world’s rarest whale died from head injuries.
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US to add the monarch butterfly to threatened species list
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plans to add the butterfly to the threatened species list by the end of next year following an extensive public comment period.
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World's oldest-known wild bird lays an egg in Hawaii at age 74
The oldest-known wild bird in the world has laid an egg at the ripe age of 74, her first in four years. The Pacific Region of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service says in a Facebook post that the long-winged seabird named Wisdom has returned to Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge at the northwestern edge of the Hawaiian Archipelago and...
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Largest Stegosaurus fossils ever found to be exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History
A 150-million-year-old Stegosaurus fossil, known as “Apex”, will be on display at the American Museum of Natural History starting Dec. 8.
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Deadly snake surprises woman while driving on highway in Australia
She said that felt something on her foot, only to look down to see a tiger snake slithering up her leg, according to Victoria state police.
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Killer whale spotted balancing a salmon on its head, intriguing scientists and orca watchers
Orcas were previously seen sporting salmon on their heads in the late 1980s, but it’s not clear what the behavior means.
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Hunters can now report mountain lion harvests on Texas Parks and Wildlife app
Hunters and trappers can now report their mountain lion harvests in the Texas Hunt and Fish mobile app, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) says.
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Scientists gather to decode puzzle of the world's rarest whale
Scientists and culture experts in New Zealand have begun the first-ever dissection of a spade-toothed whale, the world’s rarest whale species.
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Officer kills Massachusetts dog mistaken for coyote: ‘We truly feel bad'
Kirk Rumford’s beloved husky Odin was killed by a Northbridge animal control officer investigating a report of a coyote in the area.
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Cure your phobia of snakes
Snake Encounters joins us with a few of their scaly friends to convert us into snake fans.
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See some of the best photos from National Geographic's ‘Pictures of the Year'
National Geographic released its annual “Pictures of the Year” issue this week, showcasing 20 photographs that depict striking scenes of nature and wildlife.
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US officials push to add some giraffes to endangered species list
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed three subspecies of the northern giraffe be added to the list in order to provide them with federal protections.
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Go wild with Cathy's Critters
Cathy’s Critters brings the farm to our studio for an educational animal encounter.
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Environmentalists concerned after protected Mexican wolf dies in Arizona
Mexican gray wolves are protected under the Endangered Species Act. Killing a Mexican wolf can result in criminal penalties of up to $50,000, and/or up to one year in jail, seizure of firearms, vehicles, and buildings involved in the crime, along with a potential civil penalty of up to $25,000.
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8 puppies rescued after being found under burning car in California
The 5-week-old pups, determined healthy and well, were found by firefighters under a car on fire in Palmdale last week.
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Animal charity calls for fireworks ban after baby red panda dies from noise stress
Animal campaigners are calling for a ban on the public sale of fireworks after a baby red panda was thought to have died from stress related to the noise.