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Australian scientists race to rescue more than 160 stranded pilot whales
Dozens of long-finned pilot whales washed up on the Western Australian coast Thursday. Several have died, according to sources, but at least 100 whales have been successfully saved during the mass stranding.
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Horses run amok on London streets
A number of horses were running amok in London Wednesday, injuring at least one person.
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An adored ostrich at a Kansas zoo has died after swallowing a staff member's keys
A beloved zoo ostrich named Karen has died after swallowing a staff member’s keys, the Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center announced.
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Food blogger makes tempura-battered cicadas
A food blogger in Maryland shared a unique recipe for tempura-battered cicadas.
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WATCH: Elephant escapes circus and wanders around Montana town
The elephant, which belongs to the visiting Jordan World Circus, broke free and went for a stroll visiting shopping centers and neighborhoods.
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Conn. vultures were ‘too drunk to fly' after eating fermented garbage
A wildlife rehabilitation center shared some advice on social media on Monday: “birds don’t let other birds fly drunk.”
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Cambodia hopes to crack down on YouTubers' abuse of monkeys at the Angkor UNESCO site
Cambodian authorities are investigating the abuse of monkeys at the famous Angkor UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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‘Rat superhighways': How brown rats crawled off ships and conquered North American cities
New research suggests that brown rats crawled off ships earlier than previously thought and quickly out-competed rival black rats to take over North American cities.
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What to know about the latest bird flu outbreak in the US
Outbreaks of bird flu were reported at poultry facilities in both Michigan and Texas, and infected dairy cows have been discovered in at least five states.
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What is ‘bird flu'?
Avian influenza or bird flu is a disease that naturally spreads among wild aquatic birds worldwide, as well as domestic poultry and other bird and animal species.
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Bald eagle rescued from grill of car
A bald eagle was rescued from the grill of a vehicle in Maryland on Saturday.
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Farm ‘bursting at the seams' with animals in need of adoption
At Nevins Farm in Methuen, Massachusetts, a bunch of new guests are looking for their forever homes. The MSPCA farm took in more than 100 animals removed from a farm last month. A short time later, in a separate matter, nearly 100 more farm bird and 49 goats seized as part of a police investigation. The farm is now hosting…
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MSPCA looking to find homes for hundreds of farm animals
Farm animals seized by rescuers are in need of forever homes.
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Scientists unveil 240-million-year-old Chinese dragon fossil
Paleontologists revealed a 240-million-year-old dragon fossil discovered in 2003 in China.
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New anaconda species discovered in the Amazon
Scientists have discovered a previously unknown species of the green anaconda while filming “Pole to Pole,” a docuseries hosted by Will Smith.
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Woman finds scorpion in luggage after returning home from Kenya trip
The scorpion spent 12 days in the luggage before being found…and then briefly went missing in the house.
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Baby moose wanders up Alaska family's driveway after heavy snowfall
The baby moose spent several minutes exploring the property.
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Authorities seek owner of emaciated dog found in Brookline
Investigators are looking to identify the owner of a golden retriever mix found emaciated in Brookline, Massachusetts. The dog, who is about 3 years old, was brought to MSPCA-Angell Wednesday after being found in the area of Newton Street and Clyde Street, the animal welfare organization said Monday. “This dog was in bad shape when she came to us,” Mike…
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‘Some things shouldn't breed': NJ animal shelter will name feral cat after an ex, then neuter it
Looking to get even with someone who dumped you? An animal shelter in New Jersey has a novel idea for the perfect gift for an ex.
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Ostrich, endangered salamander among 100 animals found hoarded at New York home
A Long Island man allegedly hoarded 100 animals, some of which were exotic and even endangered, in his basement and backyard, according to investigators — who said he wasn’t shy about showing them off to make some quick cash.