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A saltwater crocodile which was targeting villagers and eating their pet dogs was killed and eaten by villagers in Australia’s Northern Territory, police said.The 3.63m “problem” reptile had been seen in the remote Baines river after severe flooding in the area, which lies around 700km southwest of Darwin, the NT police said.Police said they shot the crocodile “to ensure that it did not continue to pose a significant risk to the community” after consultation with traditional owners, elders, community members and Parks and Wildlife.It was then transported to the nearby Aboriginal community of Bulla, a township in Australia, “where the...

Australian villagers kill and eat giant crocodile which hunted their pets

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When it comes to choosing a dog, many people look for a breed that offers both protection and companionship. Some dog breeds appear intimidating due to their size and strength but are surprisingly gentle and affectionate. Here are five such breeds that, despite their fierce looks, make wonderful family pets.

Gentle Giants: The Top 5 Intimidating-Looking Dog Breeds That Are Surprisingly Gentle

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“The giraffe went to get the bag [of food], not get her, but ended up getting her shirt too and picking her up,” the girl’s father, Jason Toten, tells Inside Edition.

Dad of Toddler Lifted by Giraffe at Texas Wildlife Center Says 'My Heart Stopped' During Incident

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 Two Hawaii residents were fined $20,000 for their alleged roles in the fatal mauling of a female Hawaiian monk seal pup by unleashed dogs, U.S. officials said Thursday. Hawaiian monk seals are a critically endangered species. Only 1,600 remain in the wild. The loss of a female is a particularly hard blow to conservation efforts because she could have grown up to give birth to pups of her own.A necropsy by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration found the pup known as PO7 suffered puncture wounds consistent with dog bites and hemorrhaging consistent with being shaken by a dog....

Hawaii residents fined $20K after Hawaiian monk seal pup mauled by unleashed dogs

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Prospect, KY

Freya is not like other puppies. From the moment she walked into Emily’s life, she has been special! However, this beautiful Pittie girl had a rough start in life, considering the circumstances under which she was brought to Emily. This poor baby girl was found in the woods in...

Baby Pittie With No Front Paws Found Dumped In The Woods, Now She Has A Whole New Life

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You can't even hang out on your back porch in peace if you live in bear country.

Well, technically you can, but you always have to be prepared to have a bruin crash your backyard hangout. Bears generally won't approach humans (the old adage of "animals are more scared of us than we are of them"), that is unless they have a good enough reason to.

That usually revolves around food, which bears will always unfortunately be drawn towards. Even if the food isn't out in the open, or left out in the garbage, bruins will still find a way to get...

Big Ol’ Bear Casually Crashes Back Porch Hangout

Sacramento, CA

When Diesel the donkey went missing near Sacramento, California, five years ago, owner Terrie Drewry assumed the worst. But then a hunter made a stunning discovery.

A pet donkey disappeared in California five years ago. He’s been spotted living with a herd of wild elk

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Monkeys living in the wild constantly encounter many dangerous situations. And nothing appeals to predators more than a young monkey as a nutritious meal. But, of course, the type of predator a monkey faces depends on where the monkey lives. Moreover, monkeys live in diverse environments, each with its own predators. So, jungles are typically […]

Monkey Predators: What Threatens and Eats Monkeys?

The Texas Parks and Wildlife’s Post Oak Savannah wildlife district says it did the math, and the odds of seeing an all-white raccoon is about 1 in 750,000. So, what do you think the odds are of seeing two all-white, possibly albino raccoons at the same time?. The odds...

Not One But TWO Rare White Animals Spotted at Once on Trail Cam

It’s always heartwarming to see just how many animal advocates would pull over to help a dog in need. You never know when you’ll get the chance to prove yourself (and save a life), just like two generous sisters did when they drove past a Golden Retriever in late May. Without hesitation, they stopped to see if the pup needed help, and sure enough, the young dog was more than grateful for the rescue.

Crazy Drama Ensues After Women Rescue Injured Golden Retriever Who Had Just Given Birth

Coyotes are intelligent animals that have adapted to their environment by hunting and consuming a wide range of animals and food in human-inhabited areas. But while they may be fierce predators and can run up to 40 miles per hour, that doesn’t make them immune to being on the menu for other predators. Read on to […]

Coyote Predators: What Eats Coyotes?

A bear is wandering through the woods when, suddenly, a tiger leaps out from behind a nearby bush. The two animals square off with each other, neither side backing down or giving an inch of ground. The tiger came here for one reason, to hunt the bear and turn it into dinner. However, now that […]

Bear vs Tiger: Who Would Win In A Fight?

I live in a rural area in dense woods paradoxically silent and filled with noise: birds chirping, wind rustling the American flag on the front porch, my dog barking at the UPS lady with decibels my watch tells me will damage my hearing. Yet, the most distinctive noise is one I often hear after dark: […]

Do Coyotes Bark? Understand the 11 Common Sounds They Make

A pair of white-tailed eagles are still caring for their injured youngster, a year after it was hurt in a nest fall, conservationists have said.The actions of the eagles, who are still feeding their chick and have skipped breeding this year on the Isle of Mull on the west coast of Scotland, have astonished experts.The RSPB said the youngster injured its wing when its nest fell to the ground during stormy weather last July, in an incident which its sibling survived unscathed and fledged soon after.While the parents supported the chick, its wing continued to heal and it finally took...

White-tailed eagle pair still tending to injured chick in its second year – RSPB

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Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Challenges are part of life. People with various ages face certain obstacles. Some of them test our resilience and strength. Some zodiac signs have an unbeatable spirit that helps them overcome adversity. They don’t fear trying new things even when the odds are against them. Their perseverance often pays off as they reap big from their risks. Yet, their nature makes them hold onto abusive relationships as they fear moving on. Are you one of these resilient people?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Never Give Up

My heart shatters for all the animals who endured cruelty and abuse. A sweet Pit Bull named Dawn was one of the defenseless canines who learned how merciless humans could be. Her owners tied her in a crate outside their home and kept her without food, water, and sun protection. Dawn gave birth to litters of puppies whom her owners used in dog fights.

The Sorrowful Shelter Dog Who Was Desperately Begging People To Save Her Life Gets Her Miracle

Editor's note: This article was originally published on February 17, 2020. It has since been updated. Photography, sometimes, boils down to being in the right place at the right time. A physical education teacher from Sotkamo, Finland, was out exploring the Finnish taiga around the town of Martinselkonen a few years ago when he came across an unusual gathering amidst the trees. Valtteri Mulkahainen, who captures (on camera) wildlife and magical sights around his country in his free time, quickly found a spot to discreetly capture the once-in-a-lifetime shots he'd stumbled upon and the results are truly fascinating. Before his eyes were a mother bear and her 3 adorable cubs who, unaware of Mulkahainen's presence, put on quite a show.

A Finnish teacher stumbled upon 3 bear cubs playing in a circle and they look like tiny humans

Jacksonville, FL

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The historic Beach Bowl in Jacksonville Beach will reopen this month after being closed for years. The bowling alley says on social media that it plans to reopen June 17. The bowling alley on Beach Boulevard opened in the 1950s and closed in 2019 when the property owners did not renew the lease.

Historic Beach Bowl will reopen this month

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All across the animal kingdom, animals engage in dramatic and elaborate courting displays. Maybe they are birds who do a little dance, or fish who construct attractive nests in the hope of enticing a willing female. And then of course, there are the black-foot ferrets, whose mating rituals are not ...Continue reading

Black-Footed Ferrets 'Flirting' During Breeding Season Are Too Cute To Handle

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Buford, GA

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There's been a whole lotta shakin' goin' on in Northwest Georgia over the past 30 days. And, yes, some of it likely has been in the barn. A total of six earthquakes have been recorded in the northernwestern portion of the state over the past 30 days, according to data from the US Geological Survey (USGS).

6 Earthquakes Shake NW Georgia in 30 Days

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4 Piping Plover Chicks Hatch at Montrose, Meet Imani and Searocket's Adorable Offspring

The legacy of Monty and Rose lives on at Montrose Beach, where the pair’s son, Imani, is now a father of four himself, plover monitors have...

4 Piping Plover Chicks Hatch at Montrose, Meet Imani and Searocket's Adorable Offspring

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