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At just 10 years old, a lion named Jacob has survived being gored, his family being poisoned for body parts and an attempted poaching that left him an amputee. But now, the animal known as "Africa's most resilient lion" has broken an incredible record alongside his brother by swimming across crocodile- and hippo-infested waters known to be deadly for their species. Jacob's story was documented in a new study published in Ecology and Evolution led by researchers at Griffith University in Australia and Northern Arizona University. Using drones equipped with high-definition heat detection cameras, they filmed Jacob and his brother Tibu...

Amputee lion makes record-breaking swim across croc-infested waters

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The big cat called Jacob completed the "amazing" death-defying 1,000-meter crawl with his equally brave brother, Tibu.
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Three-legged lion survives longest swim in croc-infested waters ever recorded

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A pair of lion brothers have been captured on video taking a death-defying 1-kilometer (0.6-mile) swim across a Ugandan river packed with predators – a sign of increasing human-caused pressures forcing animals to take more risks. The brothers, Jacob and Tibu, crossed the Kazinga Channel at night. It's the...

Lion With 3 Legs Makes Death-Defying Swim Across Predator-Infested River

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Australian police on Thursday announced the discovery of human remains believed to be those of a missing 12-year-old child reportedly attacked by a crocodile while swimming.“This is devastating news for the family, the community and everyone involved in the search,” Northern Territory police Senior Sergeant Erica Gibson said in a statement.ABC News reported that the incident took place on Tuesday evening at about 5:30 p.m. local time in the remote community of Palumpa—a seven-hour drive southwest of Darwin in the Northern Territory.“Initial reports stated the child had been attacked by a crocodile,” NT Police said in a statement on Wednesday...

Cops Find Remains of 12-Year-Old Taken by Crocodile While Swimming

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

If you find it hard to imagine that a two-tonne creature with no wings could make itself airborne, you’re not alone. But a new study reveals that hippopotamuses (known less tongue-trippingly as hippos) sometimes run so fast that they become airborne. Though amphibious, hippos are some of the biggest...

Hippos can run so fast they become airborne, study finds

Athens, GA

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A 19-year-old Lawrenceville man is in custody after allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor, according to a news release from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.

Teen arrested for kidnapping and molestation after Athens hit-and-runs

Hippos are more limber than you may’ve previously thought. The fifth-heaviest land mammal is capable of becoming airborne while trotting at high speeds, according to a recent study out of the University of London’s Royal Veterinary College. While analyzing footage of 169 different strides from 32 hippos, the...

Hippos Go Airborne at Top Speeds, Video Footage Reveals

Yakima, WA

New York Post

That’s beary suspicious.

Washington officials were left scratching their heads this week when they found a mammal indigenous to the rainforest crawling along a stretch of desert.

The kinkajou — also known as a honey bear — was discovered Sunday darting up a tall wooden post at a rest stop along Interstate 82 southeast of Yakima, the state Department of Transportation said on X.



Yellowstone’s mystical white bison calf — which prophetizes prosperity — is missing

“Hello from our friendly Kinkajou! What’s that you say? It’s a nocturnal rainforest animal,” the DOT wrote.

“Why was it at our east Selah Creek Rest Area over the...

Tiny kinkajou, a rainforest critter indigenous to South America, found crawling through Washington state

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

IFLScience

Fishing Cat That Quacks Like A Duck Surprises Scientists By Hunting In Trees

Kentucky State

Florence, KY

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Four people were killed and three others injured in a mass shooting in Northern Kentucky where the suspected shooter led police on chase before turning the gun on himself. Police responded to a call just before 3 a.m. on Saturday morning for an active shooting situation at a home in Florence.

Four dead, three injured in birthday party shooting; suspected shooter dead after chase

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An elephant in South Africa’s Addo Elephant National Park has discovered that to access water protected by an electrified fence, one has to think like a leopard. The accompanying footage shows the bull elephant garnering laughter and admiration while stooping onto its belly and advancing carefully beneath the lowest strand of wire.

Watch: Elephant deploys 'leopard crawl' to bypass electric fence

You’ve heard of the black panther—a melanistic version of typically rosette-covered, golden-furred leopard—but have you heard of a pink leopard? There haven’t been many sightings of rare “strawberry” leopards, but there have been a few encounters with these unusually beautiful creatures in countries like South Africa and India.

Extraordinary Pink Leopard Proves Just How Awesome Nature Is

The waters of Timor-Leste are a goldmine for rare whale sightings.

First-Ever Footage Of Blue Whale Mother Nursing Its Calf On A 5,000-Kilometer Journey

A-Z-Animals

Hippopotamuses and crocodiles are renowned for being two of the most dangerous creatures in all of Africa; both are arguably more dangerous than the lion. These creatures stalk the precious waters throughout sub-Saharan Africa, making every animal think twice before leaning down for a drink. So, it’s only fair to ask what would happen in […]

Hippo vs Crocodile: Who Would Win in a Fight?

Have you ever seen a sea turtle dance? A Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle nesting at North Carolina’s Cape Hatteras National Seashore showed off its dance moves last month as it buried its eggs with sand. It’s a critically endangered turtle with a very unique method of nest building, making this a truly rare sight to see.

WATCH: Rare Sea Turtle Dances on Top of Its Nest

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the NCMEC, 15 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Not included in that number are those who have been missing in Missouri since June 2024.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

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Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

The global economic collapse is adversely affecting relationships. Some zodiac signs are struggling to pick partners who will stand by them when they are financially unstable. The zodiac greatly affects people’s character. However, it isn’t the only thing you should consider when choosing a lover. Select someone who is understanding and you are compatible. This might be time-consuming but it is worth it. Which reliable zodiac signs are ideal to start a long-term relationship with?

4 Zodiac Signs Who Always Stand Up For Their Partner

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Three-Legged Lion Swims a Mile Through Croc-Infested Water—for the Ladies

Two lion brothers recently swam farther than any other lion on record. They swam nearly a mile (1.5 kilometers) across the Kazinga Channel in Uganda’s Queen...

Three-Legged Lion Swims a Mile Through Croc-Infested Water—for the Ladies

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