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3,185 sharks: Canada's largest-ever fin forfeiture leads to $60K fine for B.C. company
A B.C. company has been fined thousands of dollars following a guilty plea involving the illegal import of fins from a threatened species of shark.
bc.ctvnews.ca
Caught on camera: Wandering bear spotted in B.C. shopping centre
Shoppers in an outdoor B.C. mall were in for a surprise Monday when a bear was spotted wandering outside the stores.
bc.ctvnews.ca
I remember growing up my mom telling us kids how small cats & dogs were easy targets for eagles & hawks. She was like - "Yeah, they're lightweight & can get swooped in on ..."
We were like - "Oh, damn ..."
I'm really surprised that all those wild dogs couldn't drive off those first two hyenas.
Hyenas wasn't breaking tho, musta been hungry and knew backup was coming cause usually they back down to that many wild dogs
GDT Nature Photographer of the Year 2021 winners revealed
These images show what a beautiful, brutal and bizarre world we live in. They are winning shots in the German Association for Nature Photography 'Nature Photographer of the Year 2021' contest.
Elephants, polar bears, gorillas, tigers and lions 'best to photo'
An international group of conservationists, photographers and charities led by British photographer Graeme Green created a new list of 'animals to photograph' in the wild.
New Big 5 Project. Celebrating Wildlife. Calling for action.
International initiative to create a new big 5 of Wildlife Photography. Shooting with a camera, not a gun. Supported by 100+ photographers and conservationists.
www.newbig5.com
SpaceX is sending Tardigrades to the International Space Station
Tardigrades will be studied with the hopes of finding a gene that allows them to survive harsh environments, with the hopes of protecting astronauts from the stressors of space.
Scientists spot a new type of coronavirus that originated in DOGS
Seven of the eight patient who were infected with the virus, CCoV-HuPn-2018, in Malaysia were children, with one just five and a half months old. It is not yet clear if the bug poses a serious threat.
Tapeworm keeps ants young and lazy as a yummy snack for woodpeckers
The Anomotaenia brevis tapeworm can extend the life of a Temnothorax ant up to a decade or two. Its goal is for the host to be eaten by a woodpecker, where it can willeggs and continue the cycle of life.
'World's strangest turtle' brought back from the brink of extinction
The species was thought to have permanently vanished from India after it had not been sighted for 10 years. Now, London Zoo has released five hatchlings back in the wild in the country.
Scientists shoot water bears from gun to see if they can survive space
Tardigrades continue to showcase their resilience, as scientists shot them out of a gun at speeds approaching 2,160mph to see if they can survive space.
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This is fucking wild.Tapeworm keeps ants young and lazy as a yummy snack for woodpeckers
The Anomotaenia brevis tapeworm can extend the life of a Temnothorax ant up to a decade or two. Its goal is for the host to be eaten by a woodpecker, where it can willeggs and continue the cycle of life.www.dailymail.co.uk
Only a liberal hack would react that way to a cicada crawling on their neck.
Who remembers the Looney Toons cartoon that had the coyote and the sheep dog punching a clock like a job? The coyote would try to get the sheep for eight hours and the sheep dog would try to stop him and then at the end of the shift they would punch out and say see you tomorrow Tom say hello to the wife and kids.
Georgia Golfer Attacked By Big-Ass Swan On Course, Wild Video!
A golfer was nearly mauled by a monster-sized swan after sinking a putt on a Georgia course this week ... and the wild attack was all captured on video!!!
www.tmz.com
Mark Zuckerberg Surfing with Ankle Bracelet That Drives Sharks Away
Mark Zuckerberg hits the waves.
www.tmz.com
Apes clasp hands while grooming and each group does so differently
The apes are known to be a cultural species, and the new study by University of Antwerp scientists focused on hand clasping in two different groups over 12 years.
'Scuba-diving' lizards can stay underwater for up to 16 MINUTES
Researchers first documented this behaviour among anoles living in Coto Brus, Costa Rica in 2019, filming of one of the submerged lizards using a GoPro camera.
People are calling 911 in Georgia because Brood X cicadas are loud
The loud sounds of Brood X cicadas are prompting citizens in Union County, Georgia to call 911 about 'alarms.' Emergency services in the area are asking them not to.
Great white shark population rising off California coast, experts find
The population of great white sharks living off the coast of California in the 'red triangle' is nearing 300, up from slightly more than 200, 10 years ago, a new study has found.
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Photos: Cicada Summer Is Here
In parts of the eastern, central, and southern United States, trillions of Brood X cicadas are now emerging.
Passengers scream 'holy f**k' as huge 'megalodon' shark circles ship
An enormous shark has been filmed circling a research vessel in the Atlantic in a video that has social media users comparing the huge creature to a megalodon, an extinct shark species.
‘I First Thought It Was a Whale': Researcher Who Shot Video of Giant Shark Recalls Experience
A massive shark seen on video lurking around a tall ship off the coast of Massachusetts has social media in an uproar.
www.nbcboston.com
Giant shark in TikTok sparks ‘megalodon’ theory after giving tourists a scare
The shark appears menacing as it swims slowly in a circle near the surface of the ocean, prompting screaming tourists to clamor near the boat’s edge to get a glimpse.
nypost.com
Massive shark circling Atlantic tourist ship becomes TikTok star in viral video
The video has been seen 38.5 million times
Grizzly bear captured, destroyed following deadly attack on Alberta woman
Alberta Fish and Wildlife confirms the grizzly bear that killed a woman near Water Valley, Alta. last week has been captured and was to be euthanized Sunday night.
calgary.ctvnews.ca
1 dead following suspected grizzly bear attack near Water Valley, Alta.
Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement has issued a warning to residents of a community northwest of Calgary following a suspected fatal bear attack.
calgary.ctvnews.ca
Grizzly bear response guide [2016] - Open Government
On a separate, unrelated note from the previous links ...
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Man you aint lying. They ate that prey like it was Popeye's chicken