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If you’re looking at a snake, and you’re not sure whether it’s a cottonmouth or a bullsnake, then you’ve come to the right place. Both snakes live in many of the same areas, and even eat some of the same things. But, there are a few very important differences between the cottonmouth vs […]

Cottonmouth vs Bullsnake: What’s the Difference?

The Guardian

Can you solve it? An object that defies common sense

Food & Wine

The good news: It's easy to avoid getting sick to the gills.

Worms Are ‘Pretty Common’ in These Types of Fish — Here’s What to Do

What’s even more terrifying than staring down a 600-pound killing machine with claws the size of steak knives? Being a woman who dares to seek a moment of solitude in nature. Women venturing alone into nature—or any space, really—often prepare for all sorts of encounters. Yet, no amount of...

‘That was dangerous’: Guy proves the ‘man vs. bear’ debate once and for all by creeping up on woman when she’s alone in the woods

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Your garage is a sanctum where you store tools, work on cars, and set up a weight bench to use once in a while. However, pests like mice are attracted to these outbuildings because they offer protection against the elements, some privacy from humans and predators, products they can use for tools, and more. The […]

Mice In Your Garage? Here’s What To Do Now

Alabama State

It’s always heartbreaking to see struggling stray dogs living in the worst conditions. You can just see in their eyes that they feel heartbroken and hopeless. This sweet pup was in the same boat. She was dumped by her owners despite the fact that she was pregnant and was going to give birth soon.

This Pregnant Dog Was Dumped Near A Road But Then She Met Someone Who Changed Everything

Los Angeles County, CA

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Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

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Paw My Pets

In a heartwarming tale of liberation and companionship, a baby elephant named Tofu finds freedom from the shackles of captivity, narrated by the dedicated team at Planting Peace.

Baby elephant who’s spent entire life in chains can’t contain emotion when he’s finally freed

Thank you for the birthday wishes! My celebration was indeed meaningful, even though I was far from my little #HappyDiamond. I spent my time in Cambodia, visiting one of my true HERoes, Lek Chailert the founder of the @CambodiaWildlifeSanctuary and @elephantnaturepark ! This incredible sanctuary, dedicated to rescuing elephants, dogs, cats, pigs, and more, thrives on 25,000 acres granted by the Cambodian government—a vital effort to protect our voiceless animals!

Give DAENG a Second Chance: Help Him Find a Loving Home After Losing His Eye

Liya’u Sa’adu cannot afford to rent a shack, let alone a room - like some 500,000 others in Nigeria’s main city.

'I've been sleeping under a bridge in Lagos for 30 years'

Washington, DC

NewsNinja

A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

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No biologist has ever seen this animal alive in the wild.

Meet The Critically Endangered Saola: Secretive And Shy, But Still Out There?

Colorado State

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Denver, CO

David Heitz

They're shaped like a potato and tend to bake in hot weather, biologists say. That's why you will find cheeky little pikas in Colorado's mountains. But climate change could cause these critters' numbers to dwindle, according to wildlife experts. Like polar bears, Pikas may predict warmer temperatures, scientists say.

Potato-shaped critter visible now may predict climate change in Colorado

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A man has sparked heated debate online after deciding to take a solo trip for his 40th birthday, despite his girlfriend's financial struggles. The man, who has been dating his girlfriend for three months, shared his dilemma on a popular Reddit forum.

Boyfriend Taking Vacation Alone Since Girlfriend Can't Afford It Asks if He's in the Wrong

Louisiana State

103.3 The G.O.A.T.

Black bears are pretty common in Louisiana these days, but one bear from the "Bayou State" has caught the attention of many on social media.

Louisiana Bear With Odd Body Shape Stuns Some on Internet

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Georgia State

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Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

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Jefferson County, KY

Louisville, KY

Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

Parade Pets

Lovebird's First Time Seeing Her 'Cup Cupboard' Is Pure Joy

Nicholls, GA

A 28-year-old was recently arrested after allegedly threatening to kill an officer in Nicholls. According to a Nicholls Police Department report, an officer was in the parking lot at the Foodmart on Vann Street Highway on July 31 when Kyle Martin “rode up on a bike.” The officer stated that he conducted a field interview with Martin regarding a storage building at Liberty Storage that had been broken into.

28-Year-Old Arrested in Nicholls After Allegedly Threatening Officer's Life

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BOOM doesn’t go the rat. In Tanzania, rats are trained to detect landmines leftover from times of political unrest (@herorats). Unlike humans, a rodents acute sense of smell and lightweight frame allows them to safely detect la...

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BOOM doesn’t go the rat. In Tanzania, rats are trained to detect landmines leftover from times of political unrest (@herorats). Unlike humans, a rodents acute sense of smell and lightweight frame allows them to safely detect la... - NewsBreak

BOOM doesn’t go the rat. In Tanzania, rats are trained to detect landmines leftover from times of political unrest (@herorats). Unlike humans, a rodents acute sense of smell and lightweight frame allows them to safely detect la...

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