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8-year-old boy mauled and beheaded by crocodile in front of his parents

Julio Otero Fernández, 8, was playing in the Matina River in Limón, Costa Rica, when a large crocodile attacked him, ripping off his head before dragging his body away.

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British couple kidnapped, killed and fed to crocodiles while camping in South Africa: cops

Horticulturist Rod Saunders and microbiologist Dr. Rachel Saunders were camping in the Ngoye Forest Reserve when they disappeared in Feb. 2018.

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Crazy moment worker almost eaten by crocodile in Australia

A man working in the Northern Territory of Australia has escaped a potential attack from a saltwater crocodile.

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Lion vs. crocs! Predators clash over deliciously dead hippo

Watch the thrilling moment a lion in Kenya was stranded atop a hippo carcass in crocodile-infested waters. In the video filmed at Masai Mara National Reserve, the outnumbered lion makes a run for i…

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NY mogul Andy Sabin puts up $50K to rescue lion cubs from Ukraine on private jet

Four lion cubs rescued from Ukraine with the help of Hamptons mogul Andy Sabin are being flown by private jet to the United States.

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Qatar’s camels lifting heavy load during World Cup tourism frenzy

Qatar has received more than 1 million tourists so far for the month-long sports event. Local activities, including camel rides, have seen a jump in demand since the World Cup kicked off on Nov. 20…

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Investigation into hundreds of dead fish found on popular Australia beach

An investigation is underway after thousands of dead fish washed up on a popular beach. Beachgoers who travelled to Semaphore Beach in Adelaide over the weekend were met with a stinky surprise afte…

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Alaska firefighters rescue 500-pound baby moose trapped in basement

The 1-year-old bull was eating some vegetation outside a home in Soldotna, Alaska, when it fell through a basement window and found itself trapped, requiring the help of six firefighters to carry i…

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Fisherman lands whopping 67-pound goldfish, may break world record: ‘It was sheer luck’

Andy Hackett, 42, landed the behemoth, aptly nicknamed The Carrot, while fishing at Bluewater Lakes in Champagne, France, one of the world’s premier carp fisheries

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Mystery of sheep walking in circle for 12 days may be solved

A professor of agriculture says the sheep seen in the viral video shot in China’s Inner Mongolia region could be frustrated after being confined to a pen for long periods of time.

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Terrifying moment rabid RACCOON attacks screaming Connecticut girl, 7

Rylee MacNamara was standing outside her home in Canterbury at around 7:45 a.m. Friday morning, according to a Facebook post by her parents.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Ashford mom swoops in and tosses raccoon attacking daughter: Video

The raccoon could be seen latched onto the girl's leg, and the girl can be heard screaming as she tries to shake and drag the animal off of her.

www.fox61.com

Caught on camera: Connecticut mother fights off raccoon attacking 5-year-old daughter

The girl says she and her mom ended up bitten and scratched.

www.cbsnews.com

 

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Watch These Rare Ocean Creatures Caught on Candid Robot Camera

MBARI’s ocean rover can dive miles deep to get crystal-clear footage of mind-blowing marine life.

getpocket.com

7 creatures with skills that easily beat humans

From octopus senses to dog memory to chimp communication, smart animals flex their skills in unique and interesting ways.

www.popsci.com

 

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'I was so excited': Dog reunited with family 7 days after falling from cliff on Vancouver Island

A beloved pet that went missing in the Highlands area of Vancouver Island was found seven days later by an army of volunteers.

vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca

 

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Mountain lion pulls dog from its home in Sonoma County, California

Video shows the shocking moments a pet owner finds a mountain lion preying on her border collie in Sonoma County, California.

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The Mystery of Alaska’s Disappearing Whales

Belugas pass cultural knowledge across generations. Their survival may depend on how they collectively adapt.

www.wired.com

 

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Please Stop Freaking Out About This Giant Yellow Spider

Invasive species experts urge scientists and the media to avoid sensationalizing Jorō spiders—and wait for science to catch up.

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Park Rangers Are Using Silent Ebikes to Catch Poachers

A Swedish electric bike is helping Mozambique’s park rangers protect game and reducing the need for fossil fuel infrastructure in Africa’s remotest areas.

www.wired.com

To Ditch Pesticides, Scientists Are Hacking Insects’ Sex Signals

It’s now possible to mass-produce pheromones that keep insects from breeding near crops—protecting cereals and other staples with fewer chemicals.

www.wired.com

Scientists Reexamine Why Zebra Stripes Mysteriously Repel Flies

While biologists still aren't exactly sure how it works, a new study closes in on why the insects that pester Savannah animals zig when anything zags.

www.wired.com

Science News: Health, Robotics, Climate Change, Space News

Get in-depth science coverage at WIRED including news, the latest research and discoveries and how technology is shaping the world of science.

www.wired.com

 

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1 cat, 10 kittens found in box duct-taped shut in B.C dumpster

A volunteer with a B.C. animal charity shudders to think what would have happened if a man walking by a dumpster hadn’t noticed the sound of meowing last month.

bc.ctvnews.ca

Video of baby bobcat in B.C. backyard garners a million views on social media

Videos showing a baby bobcat outside a B.C. home earlier this week have since gone viral on social media — racking up a million views and thousands of "likes" on both Instagram and TikTok.

bc.ctvnews.ca

'Just astounding': Orca swims through Victoria Inner Harbour

An exciting visit from an orca delighted onlookers near Victoria's Inner Harbour on Monday.

vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca

Season's First North Atlantic Right Whale Calf Spotted in Georgia

There are fewer than 350 North Atlantic right whales left in the world.

www.treehugger.com

https://www.star-telegram.com/news/nation-world/national/article269876207.html

https://twitter.com/GeorgiaWild/

 

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More than eleven billion crabs just … vanished. What happened?

For the first time ever, snow crab season has been cancelled. A survey of the population revealed thousands of tons of crabs, more than eleven billion animals estimates had said were on the Pacific Ocean floor, simply weren’t there. The reason for their absence is a mystery, with many possible...

thebigstorypodcast.ca

 

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Uh Oh!!!

Today they fix a door…Tomorrow they taking your job.

Are we seeing the future of American Labor in this video?

What’s scary about this video is that they are thinking. Which means they are learning. That is a form of intelligence.

Gorillas Try To Fix The Door Using Tools

 

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This yall set this annoying shit smh
Wtf she crying for

Want them to throw her lil ass in the water

 

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Caught on cam: Raven flies in front of B.C. couple's car for 45 minutes

A Quadra Island, B.C., couple has just lived through a unique experience – a rare event they are sharing with the public through a 23-minute video.

vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca

 

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Doorbell camera catches moment dog 'drives' Jeep before crashing into parked car

<p>A doorbell camera has caught the hilarious moment a dog appears to be driving a Jeep – which then crashes into a neighbour’s parked car. </p><p>Shaun Waller, 34, says the footage was captured on a security camera attached to his house in Wales.</p><p>He says he heard a loud bang while working...

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Moment Jeep crashes into car after DOG knocked vehicle out of gear

The security footage was captured at Shaun Waller's house in the village of Gronant, Flintshire, Wales, at around 9.30am.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Dog filmed driving a Jeep before crashing it into parked car

The footage captured by a doorbell security camera shows the jeep trundle into a parked car, with a dog behind the steering wheel

www.leicestermercury.co.uk

WATCH: Moment dog 'drives' a Jeep before crashing into a parked car in Gronant

The incident occurred on Thursday, December 1, at around 9.30am in Gronant.

www.northwaleschronicle.co.uk

 

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UBC researchers tackling noise pollution in oceans to protect marine mammals

Researchers at the University of British Columbia are diving into a noisy issue in our oceans that’s impacting whales and other marine mammals.

bc.ctvnews.ca

 

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University of Calgary-led study looks into the secret behind reindeer regeneration

It's probably not Christmas magic, but a group of scientists at the University of Calgary is looking into why reindeer maintain an uncanny ability to perfectly regenerate their skin all their lives.

calgary.ctvnews.ca

Retailers look out of province for Christmas turkeys as avian flu decimates B.C. farms

Nearly half of B.C. turkey farms have been hit with avian flu outbreaks recently, and many have been forced to cull their entire flock – leading to a shortage of fresh turkeys right before Christmas.

bc.ctvnews.ca

 

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'Just like Santa': Missing cat pops out of chimney 1 month later

A cat who was missing for nearly a month is back home in Castlegar, B.C., after suddenly turning up in a neighbour’s chimney shaft.

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Three-legged deer freed after getting tangled up in Christmas lights in Oregon

All of the other deer used to laugh and call him names until some holiday help arrived.

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Scary fish with ‘dentures’ attacks diver’s leg, leaves him shrieking in pain

Alex Pikul was on a scuba trip in Egypt when he was attacked by a toothy triggerfish.

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Iconic Los Angeles mountain lion P-22 is euthanized

P-22, which lived in and around LA’s Griffith Park, had severe injuries and was experiencing chronic health problems, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

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Hippo swallows 2-year-old boy — then spits him back out

The unnamed toddler had been playing by himself near his home on the shores of a lake in the southwestern town of Katwe Kabatoro on Sunday when the hungry hippo grabbed him with its massive jaws.

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I was shocked by a creature on the beach — people say it’s a ‘baby Loch Ness monster’

“It caught my eye because it was so unusual-looking and large,” said the beachcomber.

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Emus ‘banned’ from local bar wreaking havoc in Australian town

Kevin and Carol have been famous in Yaraka since their hatching about four years ago, but became international stars in 2020 when word got around the globe that the cheeky emus had hilariously been…

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University of Calgary-led study looks into the secret behind reindeer regeneration

It's probably not Christmas magic, but a group of scientists at the University of Calgary is looking into why reindeer maintain an uncanny ability to perfectly regenerate their skin all their lives.

calgary.ctvnews.ca

 

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Doorbell camera captures astonishing moment moose sheds both antlers - National | Globalnews.ca

The popping noise triggered by the rack's release startles the moose, and it goes galloping off, leaving behind a rare holiday gift.

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Rare Footage of Moose Dropping Its Antlers Captured on Security Camera Goes Viral

A family's Ring camera caught a moose dropping its antlers in front of their house, and they shared it on TikTok, which ended up becoming a viral hit

people.com

 

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Zebra Shark at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium Had Pups Through Virgin Birth

A study found a female shark at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium had shark pups through parthenogenesis, or a virgin birth

people.com

Long Island Cat Missing for 10 Years to Be Reunited with Owners: 'What a Christmas Present'

Richard Price said he got a shocking call from the Brookhaven Animal Shelter on Long Island that his cat Mimi, who had disappeared 10 years ago, was found

people.com

Florida Homeowner Calls Snake Catchers for Help After 'Huge' Boa Constrictor Slithers into Yard

The Naples, Florida snake catchers removed the boa constrictor with albinism from theyard and moved the reptile to their sanctuary

people.com

Texas Dog Missing 7 Years Reunites with Family After Pet Is Found Abandoned in a Florida Hotel

A Texas dog who had been missing for 7 years was found in a hotel in Florida and later reunited with her owner with help from an Orange County shelter

people.com

Montana Community Pulls Together to Save 4 Frantic Horses Stuck in Frozen Pond — Watch!

Firefighters, animal control officers, horse trainers, and neighbors all helped a Montana horse owner save their four young horses from a scary cold water accident

people.com

 

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Rogue Iguanas Are Terrorizing This Florida City

It’s not unusual for critters to cause power outages. But this is different.

www.thedailybeast.com

 

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Watch: River otter frolics in snow in Mill Bay, B.C.

Before the snow turned to rain and the rain turned Vancouver Island's recent snowfall into a slushy mess, Mill Bay resident Gabrielle Turgeon captured some local wildlife enjoying the weather.

vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca

 

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That jump near the start of the clip was very impressive!

 

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Large cougar caught on camera prowling small island off Nanaimo, B.C.

This time of year, doorbell cameras are traditionally capturing video of postal workers and possibly a family member slipping on ice, but on a small island off Nanaimo, B.C., the lens is focusing in on a very large feline.

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'Hero' surfer picks up beached shark and carries it back to the water

Paul Myles is being hailed a hero for risking his life by picking up a stranded shark and carrying it back to the water, in a bizarre incident filmed by a fellow beachgoer.

www.dailymail.co.uk