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Florida biologists recently caught an unusual longnose gar with a crooked spine. Experts believe that the fish may have suffered a spine injury at some point.

Biologists surprised by 'interesting' crooked fish caught in Florida waters

Scientists across the globe have only ever collected six spade-toothed whales, and no one has ever recorded seeing one alive. So when one of these extremely rare whales washed ashore in New Zealand, the scientific community became very excited. On July 4, New Zealand’s Department of Conservation (DOC) says a...

What Just Washed Ashore in New Zealand? It’s Extremely Rare.

USA TODAY

Experts believe the creature is a spade-toothed whale, an animal so rare that only six specimens have been studied by scientists.

Sea creature washed up on New Zealand beach could be world's rarest whale species, officials say

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Louisiana State

A-Z-Animals

Alligators are some of the most interesting animals that live in the United States. Despite the data that shows just how uncommon alligator attacks actually are, these reptiles are often viewed with extreme fear. Thankfully, not every state has a native population of alligators. Still, some do! Today, we are going to compare the states […]

The Largest Alligator Population by State in 2024

Ever wondered about the ocean's quirkiest resident? Meet the Ocean Sunfish, also known as Mola Mola. This fascinating creature holds the title of the heaviest bony fish, tipping scales at over 2,200 pounds. With its peculiar shape, resembling a giant floating head, the Ocean Sunfish often leaves people scratching their heads. But what makes this fish so unique? For starters, it can grow up to 10 feet long and 14 feet tall, including its fins. Despite its size, it primarily dines on jellyfish. Sunfish are also known for their sunbathing habits, often seen basking on the ocean's surface. Intrigued yet? Dive into these 15 facts to learn more about this gentle giant of the sea.

15 Facts About Ocean Sunfish

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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

High up on the Tibetan Plateau, inside the Baishiya Karst Cave, unfolds a fascinating ancient human survival story. A recent study reveals that the Denisovans, an extinct human species, called this place home for countless millennia. Other than their notable genetic contributions to modern humans, very little is known about...

Mysterious Denisovan species of humans lived undisturbed in the mountains for 160,000 years

Santa Cruz, CA

Knewz

A group of beachgoers in California endured a moment of fright when they encountered what they thought was an unusually large shark. Knewz.com has learned that the incident involved what has been dubbed the “ocean’s strangest fish” with its abnormally large fin which wandered close to a Santa Cruz shore. Images of the encounter depict […]

‘World's Strangest Fish’ Creates Nerve-Wracking 'Shark' Scare for Beachgoers in California

Where do alligator snapping turtles live? These ancient reptiles, often mistaken for prehistoric creatures, inhabit freshwater environments. Alligator snapping turtle range spans the southeastern United States, primarily in rivers, lakes, and swamps. They prefer slow-moving waters with muddy bottoms and plenty of vegetation. States like Texas, Florida, and Georgia boast significant populations. These turtles can also be found in parts of the Mississippi River system. Alligator snapping turtles are known for their powerful jaws and unique worm-like tongue used to lure prey. Understanding their habitat helps in conservation efforts, ensuring these fascinating creatures continue to thrive in their natural environments.

20 Facts About Alligator Snapping Turtle Range

Tishomingo County, MS

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Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. TISHOMINGO COUNTY, July 17, 2024 — In a routine safety checkpoint conducted by deputies from the Tishomingo County Sheriff's Department on Highway 30 near Country Road 961, a significant arrest was made. According to the Tishomingo County Sheriff's Department, David Levon Hatchel of Munford, TN, was apprehended after authorities discovered what they suspect to be methamphetamine during a thorough search of his vehicle.

Arrest Made During Highway Checkpoint for Methamphetamine

New York Post

A 24-foot shark washed up on a United Kingdom beach over the weekend and a forklift was needed to haul the massive beast off the shore, wild photos show. 

The carcass of a basking shark — the second-largest living fish in the sea — was seen swaying up and down in the waters off Maidens Beach in Scotland on Sunday. 

Onlookers initially believed they spotted a whale until animal research and rescue groups responded and identified the animal. 

Beach-goer Yolanda McCall, of Ayrshire, said it was difficult to tell if the marine animal was still alive from the shore. 

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Forklift needed to haul away massive 24-foot shark that washed up on UK beach

ESPN Lafayette

Louisiana animals are a lot like the people, very diverse and unique. To be perfectly honest, the state has some pretty strange-looking critters. Many rare animals, including a vast group of exotics, endangered and endemic species like the Catahoula Leopard Dog, a rare breed that lives along the Gulf. The...

Animals That Don’t Exist Anywhere Else On The Planet, But Louisiana And Mississippi

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

LiveScience

Tasselled wobbegong sharks are so well camouflaged they can vanish on the seafloor, waiting for unsuspecting prey to pass before lunging forward to suck their victims into their giant mouths.

Tasselled wobbegong: The master of disguise that can eat a shark almost as big as itself

Indy100

Anglers fishing off the coast of India hauled in more than they bargained for when they found a strange intruder snared in their nets.The foot-long creature had large eyes and intimidating rows of pointed teeth, and it now transpires that it was a whole new species of deep-sea predator.Their catch was found to be a previously undocumented type of shark, according to a study published in the journal Records of the Zoological Survey of India.The paper was penned by researchers who had spent three years surveying deep-sea dogfish sharks off the Indian coast.Dogfish are common along the northern Pacific and...

Fishermen discover brand new species of predator with 24 rows of teeth

In the vast and diverse world of biodiversity, unexpected alliances sometimes form. In Australia’s wilderness, a curious bond has developed between an endangered rat and an invasive weed. Off the coast of Port Lincoln, South Australia, lies Reevesby Island. It is home to an endangered creature, the greater stick-nest...

Endangered rat strangely uses invasive weed for food and shelter

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A man died in police custody Sunday after he was arrested when he scuffled with firefighters and police, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph Lawson, 43, was the second person to die in the past week while in police custody. Both were hospitalized at the time they died, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

An invasive species in the United Kingdom's rivers has led one trapper to push for a simple tactic to mitigate their ballooning population: eat them. Andrew Leech has spent the past two decades catching and selling the North American signal crayfish and believes that cooking them is the easiest form of "pest control." He oversees the Kennet Crayfish Company, filling up to 150 traps a day in Thatcham's River Kennet.

Experts advocate for consuming invasive crustacean species threatening local ecosystems: 'They taste absolutely fantastic'

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Gary, a small little Dachshund with a big personality! This pup grew up living comfortably in a home with his owner who adored him. Sadly, tragedy struck when Gary's owner passed away unexpectedly, leaving him all on his own.

Little Dachshund Who Lost His Owner Now Looking For A New Family

KCTV

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Missourians warned not to harm jelly-like colonies of lake invertebrates

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Missourians warned not to harm jelly-like colonies of lake invertebrates

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