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Heartbroken Cat Watches Mufasa Scene From Lion King

This cat watches the Lion King and is especially touched by the Mufasa scene, attempting to lend a helping paw to Simba.

www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com

A Chilling Encounter: Snake Creeps Up on Unsuspecting Mother and Baby

A mother and her baby experienced a chilling encounter with a snake inching perilously close to their hammock.

www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com

17 Years Landlocked: 6 Bull Sharks Uncanny Golf Course Home

Bull sharks, the unexpected golf course residents. 17 years in a Queensland lake, showcasing adaptability in freshwater and marine domains.

www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com

 

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Meet the Most Venomous Snake in the World

Discover the deadliest serpent on Earth - the Inland Taipan. Learn about why it's considered the most venomous snake in the world.

www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com

 

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Dog Survives 10 Weeks in Colorado Mountains Beside Deceased Owner

This compelling story of resilience and determination is sure to captivate hearts, whilst remembering a bond of loyalty and friendship.

www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com

Dolphin Reacts to Mariah Carey's Whistle note - Animals Around The Globe

Watch This Dolphin's Reaction To Hearing Mariah Carey's Famous Whistle Note, Read more about this fascinating encounter.

www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com

Forest Guard Protecting His Village Attaked by Leopard

A forest guard was attacked by a leopard while attempting to mitigate this human-wildlife conflict, showing immense bravery.

www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com

Watch: Colorado Bear Trapped In Car Wreaks Havoc

Explore a bear's intriguing misadventure in Littleton, Colorado, and how he was rescued from being trapped inside a vehicle.

www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com

 

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Man Makes Shocking Claim About Spider Laying Eggs In His Toe On A Cruise

A cruise passenger named Colin Blake recently made a shocking discovery about a spider while traveling in Europe.

theblast.com

Wolf spider lays eggs in man's toe while on cruise

A UK man who embarked on a cruise to France for his 35th wedding anniversary ended up with a purple toe.

www.9news.com.au

 

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'Spunky' Husky Stuck in Storm Drain Is Saved and Reunited with Family

A curious husky in Kentucky got into a strange situation over the weekend, resulting in an odd rescue to save the pooch!

people.com

Dramatic moment beautiful 'very good boy' husky is rescued from storm drain

"He's pretty noticeable, because he has these stunning blue eyes, when you see his face in the storm drain, which I think would shock anyone walking by."

www.express.co.uk

 

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A Rescue Is Helping Gumby, a Kitten with Limb Differences, Find a 'Home Before the Holidays'

Boston's MSPCA-Angell is searching for a patient, loving home for Gumby, an 11-week-old kitten with severe limb differences that affect his mobility, but not his spirit.

people.com

Cougar Sighting in Oregon that Prompted City-Wide Warning Turns Out to Be a House Cat

An animal spotted in a park in Tigard, Oregon, was falsely believed to be a cougar on Thursday, prompting concern from residents. The animal was later identified as a house cat

people.com

Deer Discovered at Yellowstone Park Died of Rare ‘Zombie’ Disease

The fatal "zombie" disease causes deer, elk and moose to die following excessive drooling, listlessness and weight loss, according to officials. It is still unclear if it can spread to humans.

people.com

Giant 'Dangerous' Bird Emerges from the Ocean and Shocks Beachgoers — Watch!

A cassowary, a large flightless bird native to Australia, shocked beachgoers at the Bingil Bay Campground in Queensland by emerging from the ocean after a long swim

people.com

 

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Hopeful penguin & trio of loving lions among wildlife photo of the year nominees

YOU wait for one penguin and then three come along at once, as nature photographer Stefan Christmann discovered with this superb snap. It shows an Adélie penguin approaching an emperor penguin and …

www.thesun.co.uk

 

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https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/article281394143.html

'They wanted to kill me': Swimmer says otters bit him 12 times in California lake

Matt Leffers said he was left with 40 wounds while swimming at Serene Lakes in Placer County, about 90 miles northeast of Sacramento.

www.nbcnews.com

‘They wanted to kill me’: Vicious otter attack left Northern California man with 40 bite wounds

“These things were so aggressive that, literally, I felt like they wanted to kill me,” Matt Leffers said. “It is by far the most terrifying experience I’ve ever had in my life. Nothing even comes close.”

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'I thought I was going to die': California swimmer survives vicious otter attack

The attack took place as Matt Leffers, an experienced swimmer, was leaving the water. The 69-year-old said he nearly went into shock during the attack.

www.usatoday.com

 

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Cicadas Are So Loud, Fiber Optic Cables Can ‘Hear’ Them

In 2021, scientists experimenting with fiber optics picked up a strange signal: the cacophony of cicadas. It could lead to a new way of monitoring insects.

www.wired.com

Could a Cockroach Survive a Fall From Space?

If you’re resorting to more, uh, unconventional pest control methods, you’ll want to read this first.

www.wired.com

A Life-Extension Drug for Big Dogs Is Getting Closer to Reality

The FDA has yet to approve any drugs for life extension. But biotech company Loyal is now a step closer to bringing one to market—for dogs.

www.wired.com

The Race to Find What’s Making America’s Dogs Sick

Hundreds of dogs across multiple states have been struck down with a severe respiratory illness. Veterinarians suspect a mystery bacteria but are still grasping for clues.

www.wired.com

Everyone Was Wrong About Why Cats Purr

Cats purr when they’re happy and kittens purr so their mothers can find them. But it turns out purring may be more like a snore than a smile.

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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The Shocking Sex Lives of Electric Eels in Brazil

Lightning and other environmental electricity may jumpstart reproduction for the Amazon Basin fish.

www.atlasobscura.com

 

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“Super pigs” took over the prairies. Now they’re spreading further, quickly.

For years, some researchers have been sounding the alarm, about the spread of wild boars—called ‘super pigs” for reasons that will become clear—on Canada’s prairies. A few years ago, the situation was bad. Now it’s critical. The pigs are multiplying and becoming harder to hunt or capture...

thebigstorypodcast.ca

 

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Boston Woman Killed in Shark Attack Near Bahamas Resort: Cops

The unidentified 44-year-old woman was with a male relative when the incident unfolded.

www.thedailybeast.com

Woman attacked by shark, killed

A 44-year-old Boston, Massachusetts woman was attacked by a shark and killed three-quarters of a mile off Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort in Cable Beach, New Providence, on Monday morning, police

www.thenassauguardian.com

 

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Extremely rare white alligator is born at a Florida reptile park

An extremely rare white leucistic alligator has been born at a Florida reptile park. The 19.2-inch (49 cm) female slithered out of its shell and into the history books as one of a few known leucistic alligators, Gatorland Orlando said Thursday.

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'Very unusual and unique find': Stomach contents of dinosaur found preserved in Alberta

Alberta's Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology says stomach contents have been found preserved inside a fossilized tyrannosaur.

calgary.ctvnews.ca

 

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Pliosaur discovery: Huge sea monster emerges from Dorset cliffs

Scientists marvel at the fossilised head of an underwater 'killing machine' from the Jurassic.

ca.yahoo.com

 

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'These are apex predators': Sea to Sky residents call for better grizzly bear management

Concerned Pemberton locals and bear experts are calling for the creation of a designated Grizzly Bear Management Specialist position in the Sea to Sky corridor.

bc.ctvnews.ca

 

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Man Films Aftermath of Shark Attack That Claimed His Leg in Australia

An Italian man recently got chewed up by a shark in Australia, and while you'd expect him to be freaking out and trying to get to shore ... he was also preoccupied with filming the whole ordeal.

www.tmz.com

 

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Shark attack victim films bloody aftermath after his leg is BITTEN OFF

Heart-pounding footage shared on social media shows the moments after 20-year-old Matteo Mariotti, an Italian student from Parma, was set upon by the creature on Friday north of Bundaberg

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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How Capybaras Outwit Big Cats

The world’s largest rodent is a jaguar's favorite snack.

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Queen of the Mob

Meerkats are famous for their teamwork, but it’s enforced by a matriarch with an iron fist.

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A Spooktacular Bat Ballet

Watch how hundreds of thousands of bats choreograph jam-packed nightly migrations with surprising grace.

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Nature’s Invisibility Cloak

Meet the sea creatures with real powers to go unseen.

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The Big Impact Small Creatures Can Make

Bats, rats, fish, bivalves, and butterflies are just as important for ecosystems as apex predators.

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How to Learn Without a Brain

Tiny box jellyfish are brainless—but they still make memories and adapt.

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The Social Life of Bats

They sing, have dialects, reserve special tones for their pups—our reporter journeys to Mozambique to explore the unique communication of bats.

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The Paradox of the Radioactive Boars

Scientists solve a long-standing mystery in Bavaria.

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Where the Wild Bees Are

San Diego is a biodiversity hotspot for bees. Researchers need help documenting them.

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The wild true stories behind the 21 funniest animal photos of all time: ‘It only lasted half a second, but I was ready’

From a smiley fish to brawling mice and a famous monkey selfie, the people who captured magical wildlife moments explain how they got the shots

www.theguardian.com

 

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Kentucky family finds baby owl nesting in their Christmas tree after 4 days | Globalnews.ca

When the White family of Lexington, Ky., brought home their annual Christmas tree last month, they had no idea a baby owl had already claimed the tree as its home.

globalnews.ca

Lexington family finds owl in Christmas tree

The feathered fellow blended in with the branches, going undetected for four days.

fox56news.com

 

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Joro spiders, invasive species from Asia, spreading in Eastern US

The Joro is part of a group of spiders known as “orb weavers” for their highly organized, wheel-shaped webs.

www.newsnationnow.com

https://weather.com/science/nature/video/big-apples-new-big-pest-joro-spiders-on-the-way

Enormous Spiders May Soon Parachute Into New York

Scientists expect palm-size joros will invade our city next year.

www.thecut.com

 

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The ridiculously stupid reason the US is letting animals spiral toward oblivion

Good God, give this US agency a few more dollars to stop a mass extinction.

www.vox.com

Return Of The Titans: How & Why Blue Whales Have Returned To The Indian Ocean

Blue Whales Return To The Indian Ocean Even after years of devastating whaling practices in the region, modern conservation practices have led to a miraculous return of blue whales to the Indian Ocean near the Seychelles islands.

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Video: Fisherman escorts huge HAMMERHEAD out to sea after accidental catch | Daily Mail Online

This is the jaw-dropping moment a huge hammerhead shark is walked back into the ocean by the fearless fisherman who accidentally reeled it in. Brandon Griffin from southern Florida in the US was told he had 'balls of steel' for the rescue.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Herds of Mysterious ‘Glacier Mice’ Baffle Scientists

These moss balls move in unison, and researchers are okay with not knowing why.

www.atlasobscura.com

 

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Teen Surfer Killed In Shark Attack In Front Of Dad In Australia

A teenage surfer was tragically killed by a shark in Australia on Thursday.

www.tmz.com

Teenage boy is tragically killed in shark attack at a popular beach

A teenage boy has tragically died in a horror shark attack at a popular beach.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Teenage surfer dies after shark attack in South Australia

www.9news.com.au

 

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Heartbroken family of Australian teen fatally mauled by shark in front of dad speaks out

Khai Crowley, 15, died Thursday when his leg was bitten off by a suspected great white shark.

nypost.com

 

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Woman who lives on a remote island in Canada reveals what life is like

Amanda, who does not reveal her last name and lives in British Columbia, Canada, opened up about her unconventional off-grid lifestyle in a YouTube video for Exploring Alternatives.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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