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Long-necked marine reptile from 80 million years ago to become B.C.'s fossil emblem

A large, fierce-looking marine reptile with a mouthful of pointy teeth that made its home about 80 million years ago in Vancouver Island waters could soon become British Columbia's official fossil emblem.

vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca

 

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Massive, fire-breathing dragon crafted by artist in a B.C. barn

Kevin Stone is a B.C. artist who creates one-of-a-kind steel sculptures that are massive and mind-boggling, including one that is able to 'breathe' fire.

www.ctvnews.ca

 

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Coyote that was attacking homeless people in Prince George found, killed

Conservation officers in Prince George are confident they found and killed a coyote that was attacking homeless people in the city, some of whom were bitten in the face by the animal.

bc.ctvnews.ca

 

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Bear breaks into vehicle, leaves 'smelly surprise' for owner: B.C. RCMP

An unlucky bear that somehow managed to trap itself inside a vehicle in B.C.'s Kootenays over the weekend was eventually freed – but not before doing significant damage to the interior.

bc.ctvnews.ca

Doggy paddler of the bay: Missing dog from Maine found on island in New Brunswick

Frankie the dog, originally from Maine, went missing on Sept. 9 and was found on an island in New Brunswick, with many wondering how the dog made the long journey and swim.

atlantic.ctvnews.ca

 

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Video shows bear taking gummy bears from Vancouver Island store

The bear bypassed ice cream, chocolate bars, a fully stocked bait fridge and a cooler full of pepperoni sticks before grabbing a bag of gummy bears.

vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca

 

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Crows Are Self-Aware and 'Know What They Know,' Just Like Humans

Almost no other species has that kind of higher intelligence.

getpocket.com

 

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Martial artist punches 7-foot kangaroo that was drowning his dog

Martial artist punches 7-foot kangaroo that was drowning his dog By Ben Cost Published Oct. 16, 2023, 10:34 a.m. ET It turned into a roo-jitsu match for the ages. Footage captured the ludicrous moment that an Australian ex-cop and martial arts enthusiast punched an allegedly 7-foot tall...

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Australian Man Fights Buff Kangaroo To Save His Dog

A man in Australia put up his dukes against a buff kangaroo that was holding the guy's pup hostage ... and the brawl was caught on camera.

www.tmz.com

Australian Man Fights Kangaroo After Animal Chases and Knocks Him Down

The people of Australia have a lot to deal with when it comes to vicious wildlife -- but very rarely do they have to square up with the country's national animal, the kangaroo -- which makes a new video that much more shocking.

www.tmz.com

Kangaroo Brawl Ends With One Getting Tossed Through Metal Fence

A kangaroo was shoved through a metal fence during a brawl.

www.tmz.com

 

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Community stunned after shark kills dog in Nova Scotia waters

Residents on Nova Scotia's South Shore are shocked by a horrific incident in which a shark snapped up a dog swimming in ocean waters, but a marine biologist says it's no surprise.The attack happened Wednesday off Frying Pan Island near the coastal community of Port Medway.In a statement, the...

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Billions of crabs went missing around Alaska. Scientists now know what happened to them

Billions of snow crabs have disappeared from the ocean around Alaska in recent years, and scientists now say they know why: Warmer ocean temperatures likely caused them to starve to death.

ca.yahoo.com

 

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Planet Earth III team broke filming rules to rescue trapped turtles

Filmmakers on BBC's landmark series are forced to intervene as climate challenges reveal nature's true struggle

www.telegraph.co.uk

Watch: Wally the 'emotional support' alligator barred from entering baseball stadium

Owner says pet 'doesn't bite' and is 'famous for hugs and kisses'

www.telegraph.co.uk

Pictured: Rare black baby fox caught playing with red rival

Black foxes are rare elsewhere but spotted regularly on San Juan Island, Washington

www.telegraph.co.uk

Woman found dead in jaws of alligator named

Sabrina Peckham, 41, reportedly ignored warning signs and had been arrested half a mile from where her body was later discovered

www.telegraph.co.uk

 

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Watch: Police attacked by swarm of wasps

The officers were responding to a call about a suspected carjacking

www.telegraph.co.uk

Pictured: Rare black baby fox caught playing with red rival

Black foxes are rare elsewhere but spotted regularly on San Juan Island, Washington

www.telegraph.co.uk

 

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https://www.npr.org/2023/10/06/1203928437/couple-grizzly-bear-attack-banff-sent-message

If there aren't any cabins, stay the fuck out of the woods. Plain and fucking simple.

Bears, mountain lions and wolves. If there are any of those three animals in the area do not be sleeping in a God damn tent in North America.

 

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Why Ten Billion Snow Crabs Disappeared Off the Coast of Alaska

The unprecedented die-off represents roughly 90 percent of the eastern Bering Sea population

www.smithsonianmag.com

 

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'Love Locks' at the Grand Canyon Could Be Harming Endangered California Condors

Park service officials urged visitors to stop attaching padlocks to fences and throwing keys into the canyon below, where the birds could eat them

www.smithsonianmag.com

 

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How Do Deer Grow Antlers So Quickly?

The science behind antler growth, sheds, and velvet.

getpocket.com

 

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Video shows bear approaching child in Port Coquitlam, B.C., before being scared off

Surveillance video captured some tense moments as a black bear approached a young child in a Port Coquitlam, B.C., residential neighbourhood earlier this month.

bc.ctvnews.ca

 

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This idiot thought he was a cape buffalo !

 

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That's why when dealing with some random hyena I'd slap the shit out of this hoe first, because I do know their extreme solidarity !

 

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Epic battle between heron and snake in Florida wildlife refuge caught on camera

About 40 yards away, George Stinson watched as a Great Blue Heron thrashed around in the swamp reeds with something large in its mouth.

www.usatoday.com

Epic battle between heron and snake in Florida wildlife refuge caught on camera

About 40 yards away, George Stinson watched as a Great Blue Heron thrashed around in the swamp reeds with something large in its mouth.

ca.yahoo.com

 

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Australian Windsurfer Slams Into Massive Whale During Wild Ocean Ride

A windsurfer slammed into a massive whale during a ride in Australia this week ... and the whole incident was caught on camera.

www.tmz.com

Video captures moment wingfoiler is body-slammed by whale at Sydney beach - video

A humpback whale landed on top of Jason Breen, dragging him 20 to 30 feet below the water's surface

www.theguardian.com

 

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Witnesses Describe Horror as Shark Tears Aussie Man Apart

The gruesome scene was described in detail by bystanders after the attack on a South Australian beach.

www.thedailybeast.com

Police search for man’s body after fatal shark attack

Witnesses said the man was one of about a dozen surfers in the water at the time of the attack.

7news.com.au

 

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Deer with arrow stuck in its side wandering Greater Victoria: conservation officers

B.C. conservation officers are searching for a deer with an arrow embedded in its side that’s been walking around Greater Victoria.

bc.ctvnews.ca

 

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How Toronto lost its war with raccoons. Badly.

One hundred years ago, raccoons were so rare in Toronto, that a mysterious creature rummaging in a garbage bin warranted a newspaper report. Today, raccoons are basically the city’s mascot—literally, the creatures are on all sorts of Toronto memorabilia. The war Toronto waged on raccoons spanned...

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VIDEO: Deer crashes through restaurant in shocking moment caught on camera

Caught on camera! A restaurant guest in Virginia captured the surprising moment a deer went barreling through the business.

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Eastern Ontario man taken to hospital following tarantula-involved collision

A furry tarantula spider is being held responsible for a traffic collision in Death Valley National Park between a Swiss couple and an Ontario man on a motorcycle.

ottawa.ctvnews.ca

 

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Big Boi Has Mishap with Live Owl During College Football Performance

Big Boi's performance at a college football game went south real quick when he decided to share the stage with an owl that wasn't exactly feeling the vibe ... and tried to fly the coop, real quick!

www.tmz.com

 

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How a 6,000-Year-Old Dog Cancer Spread Around the World

A massive collection of dog tumor samples is revealing the secrets of a contagious, parasite-like cancer that could help explain human cancers too.

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Why Dogs Now Play a Big Role in Human Cancer Research

There’s a strong chance your aging dog will get cancer—but your pupper could also help humans survive it.

www.wired.com

The Science of the Sniff: Why Dogs Are Great Disease Detectors

Dogs have been trained to detect a dozen human diseases—most recently, malaria—but even these pups may ultimately find their jobs replaced by machines.

www.wired.com

 

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Bird Flu Reaches the Antarctic for the First Time

As the first known cases of H5N1 are detected in the region, scientists fear for the isolated penguin and seal populations that have never been exposed.

www.wired.com

The Second Person to Get a Pig Heart Transplant Just Died

Lawrence Faucette died six weeks after undergoing the experimental procedure involving a genetically engineered pig organ.

www.wired.com

 

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Meet the B.C. scientist trying to solve the mystery of mind-controlling parasitic worms

A researcher at the University of British Columbia is working to figure out exactly how a type of parasite causes its insect hosts to enter bodies of water, where they usually drown.

bc.ctvnews.ca