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A 54-year-old caretaker at a zoo in India died Sunday after being brutally mauled by an angry hippo at the animal park, according to reports.

Santosh Kumar Mahto was attacked by the animal at Ranchi’s Bhagwan Birsa Biological Park after he went into the hippopotamus compound to remove a newborn calf for feeding, The Indian Express reported.

The protective mother hippo attacked Mahto, critically injuring him.

“Unfortunately, the caretaker succumbed to his injuries on Sunday at a private hospital here,” zoo director Jabbar Singh told the outlet. “The zoo authority took care of the hospital cost.

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Hawaii State

With the exception of bears, there is perhaps no creature that gets more press when it attacks humans than sharks. We have weeks dedicated to them on television, movie franchises where each sequel is worse than the last, and countless social media videos giving sharks more attention than they probably ever wanted. For beachgoers in Hawaii, it's always at the back of their mind, even if shark attacks are ultimately rare. But it may be a little more in mind in Maui, where there are more attacks than anywhere else in Hawaii.

The Popular Island With The Most Shark Attacks In All Of Hawaii

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There are only around 600 of the animals in the wild. 
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One of rarest animals in the world born at zoo

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Apple Valley, MN

A routine flight training session at the Minnesota Zoo turned tragic when a Eurasian eagle owl escaped its handler and landed in a tiger enclosure, where it was killed by one of the tigers, according to a U.S. Agriculture Department inspection report and zoo officials. The incident occurred on April 29 during a bird show training session at the zoo in Apple Valley, a suburb of the Twin Cities. The owl, which was in the early stages of its training, failed to return to its handler and instead flew into an outdoor enclosure housing tigers. The tiger in the enclosure preyed upon the owl before zoo staff could intervene, the inspection report stated.

Minnesota Zoo: Owl escapes handler, killed, and eaten by zoo’s tiger

Colorado State

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Pompano Beach, FL

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Akeena

In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

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We all had to make adjustments as the  COVID-19  pandemic unfolded – even zoo animals who were suddenly not seeing crowds of visitors pass by every single day.
In a study published in 2022, researchers discovered how primates reacted to that shift, looking at the behavior of bonobos, chimpanzees, western lowland gorillas, and olive baboons, and finding that the animals changed their habits in a variety of ways, including the amount of time they spent resting and eating.



					
			

Visitor interactions are thought to be crucial to the welfare of zoo animals. Yet these interactions have the potential to be either...

When The Pandemic Came, Zoos Shut, And Animals Began to Act Differently

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

A-Z-Animals

You’ve probably heard the term “Breeding like rabbits!” Well, that does not apply to elephants, at all. So, how long are elephants pregnant? Elephants have the longest pregnancies of all mammals. Rabbits can have a litter of babies after 25-28 days (about a month) whereas elephants are pregnant for around 680 days (22 months!). They […]

How Long are Elephants Pregnant?

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

J. Souza

According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

OK Magazine

The royal family is gearing up to spend time at Balmoral, but they're being urged to avoid posting content online as rumors circulate about Meghan Markle working on a memoir.“There has been a gentle reminder that social media posts and photos from family events are to be avoided,” a palace source told an outlet. “It's a private family holiday and due to extended members of the family joining this year, they are trying to keep everything as private as possible.”The Windsors often travel to Scotland in the warmer months, but the Sussexes reportedly weren't invited to participate in the gathering...

Royals Urged to 'Avoid' Using Social Media at Balmoral as Rumors Spread That Meghan Markle Is Writing a Memoir

Cooking With Maryann

This recipe is sooo tasty! It truly is for garlic lovers! It involves sautéing onions and mushrooms in butter and oil until golden, then adding wine to reduce. Garlic, thyme, and parsley are stirred in for flavor, followed by seasoning with salt and pepper. The dish is garnished with additional parsley and served warm, making for a savory, aromatic side. Here's what you'll need to make it:

Garlic Mushrooms in Brown Butter Herb Sauce

Meet Bert, the lively and athletic 1-year-old Black Mouth Cur mix who was found as a stray. Although his background is a mystery, Bert’s charming personality shines brightly. This funny and food-loving pup is always ready to bring a smile to your face with his playful antics. Bert’s athletic...

Pet of the Week: Meet Bert

Tennessee State

Mount Juliet, TN

Parade Pets

The rescue kitten is named 'Audio' and was found with three other kittens in a box.

Rare Shelter Kitten With 4 Ears in Tennessee Is Stealing Hearts All Over

Louisville, KY

There’s a six-foot-tall bundle of joy at the Louisville Zoo. A newborn male Masai giraffe, born to parents Kianga and Baridi on August 9, 2024, will mark the first giraffe calf born at the Zoo in 12 years. The last giraffe calf was Silvester in 2012. A name will be announced in the coming weeks.

Louisville Zoo Celebrates Birth of Giraffe Calf

Orange County, FL

On July 14th, an unsettling incident occurred in Orange County that has captured the community’s attention and sympathy. Two dogs were abandoned in a most distressing manner, pushed out of a moving vehicle. The situation took a turn for the worse when one of the dogs was hit by the car, resulting in serious injuries.

Two dogs were dumped and pushed out of a car in Florida, and one of them screamed

Quincy, MA

Dianna Carney

Get ready for an afternoon filled with live music, fun activities, and local vendors. The Friends of Ruth Gordon Amphitheater has invited the community to join them for the Friends Rock Music Festival on Sunday, August 11th from 2 PM until 8 PM. This free-to-attend festival promises a day filled with a diverse lineup of artists and bands, offering something for every music lover. Performances will include:

Live Music, Delicious Food & More: Don't Miss This Free Music Festival in Quincy

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Missouri State

CJ Coombs

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

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Public urged not to feed animals at Pana‘ewa Zoo

Staff at Panaʻewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens are reminding patrons not to feed the zoo animals after finding a variety of food and objects in enclosures....

Public urged not to feed animals at Pana‘ewa Zoo

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