Natchitoches Parish, LA

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A group of terrified teenagers were rescued by police during what they claimed was an encounter with a Bigfoot-like creature with 'glowing eyes.'

Teens Rescued From Bigfoot-Like Creature With 'Glowing Eyes'

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Some birds are incredibly strong for their size and can lift surprisingly heavy objects. But, do you know which birds can handle the heaviest loads? These amazing birds are among the strongest in the world based on their ability to lift animals and objects, sometimes heavier than their own body weight. If you know anything […]

The 10 Strongest Birds on Earth and How Much They Can Lift

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For most of us, visiting the zoo as a child brings up happy memories of adventures, melting ice cream, and childhood friends. Luckily, zoos aren’t just for kids; as a grown-up, you can go whenever you want — no need to wait for a school trip.

10 Best Zoos in the United States

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One of the most significant shipwreck finds of recent times was made in an ostensibly unlikely place: a southwest African desert.The Bom Jesus (The Good Jesus), a Portuguese ship, set sail for India from Lisbon on 7 March, 1533, when it got caught up in a devastating storm.The vessel, which was laden with treasures, seemed to disappear without a trace until, in 2008, its remains were finally discovered along with around $13 million-worth of gold coins.It was unearthed by diamond miners in a desert on the coast of Namibia, who had drained a man-made lagoon in the area.Dr Dieter Noli,...

Long-lost ship packed with gold discovered in the African desert

The people working with Ocean Conservation Namibia (OCN) are tireless. Over the decade or so they’ve been in existence, they’ve saved nearly 4,000 seals from plastic trash entanglements. And recently, a rescued baby fur seal pup certainly does seem to be thankful for the help. Chasing down seals...

Baby Fur Seal Doesn’t Want to Leave His Rescuer’s Lap

The onager foal has been running off energy while enjoying his new habitat, zookeepers said.

Zoo hails birth of 'one of world's rarest animals'

Polk County, FL

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Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Officials believe the elephants felt threatened and were protecting their young.

Tourist Trampled By Elephants After Leaving Car To Take Photographs

Have you ever been mesmerized by the majestic Siberian tiger, also known as the Amur tiger? These magnificent creatures, with their striking stripes and powerful presence, are not just symbols of wild beauty but also fascinating subjects of study. Siberian tigers are the largest of all wild cats, and their survival story is a testament to the resilience of nature. In this blog post, we'll share 15 incredible facts about these majestic animals that roam the forests of Eastern Russia, and parts of China and North Korea. From their unique adaptations to the challenges they face in the wild, prepare to be amazed by the remarkable world of the Siberian tiger. Whether you're an animal enthusiast or simply curious, these insights will deepen your appreciation for one of nature's most awe-inspiring predators.

15 Facts About Siberian Tiger

Colorado State

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

When people talk about drugs, you’ve probably heard the phrase “…it could kill an elephant.” There are certain drugs and toxins that can kill elephants, but is anything similarly true in the wild world of nature? It turns out, yes —when it comes to animals, there are some that can kill an elephant. Read on […]

8 Animals That Can Kill An Elephant

Columbus, TX

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A gorilla at the Columbus Zoo has […]
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Gorilla Meets Newborn Baby And Their Reaction Is Priceless

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Saint Augustine, FL

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Brittany Tavar, 45, disappeared from her home in St. Augustine, Florida, on July 6, 2010. She was part of a large family scattered on the other side of the country. Brittany's friends in the area described her as generous and caring. Not only was she regarded as a kind person, she was known to help others in need.

Florida Woman Befriends Homeless Man in 2010; Both Tragically Vanish

Conservationists in Tanzania have been stunned by the sighting of a rare leopard at the Selous Game Reserve. A study published in the Ecology and Evolution journal detailed how camera traps were able to snap pictures of a strawberry leopard, which is also known as a red, pink, or golden leopard.

Trail cameras capture one-of-a-kind footage of incredibly rare feline species: 'This is the first documented record'

New York Post

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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Zookeeper viciously mauled to death by raging mother hippo when he tries to feed calf: reports

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A local Walmart employee was recently arrested on a misdemeanor charge after allegedly stealing over $60 worth of merchandise from the store. Additionally, she faced a felony charge after officers discovered suspected methamphetamine in her locker during the arrest.

Douglas Walmart Employee Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession and Shoplifting

The Week

Painted woolly bats are being sold online: bad news for the species – and humans

The 'frivolous' trade in taxidermied bats

The Independent

 One of the rarest animals on earth is making itself at home at a zoo in the UK.Chester Zoo recently celebrated the birth of an onager foal, an equid species of which there are no more than 600 left in the wild.The zoo is leading part of a European-wide conservation breeding programme that’s working to safeguard the species.Chester is one of very few zoos in the world which works with the animals due to the challenges of breeding and caring for the rare equids.

One of rarest animals on Earth born at UK zoo

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Researchers say cannibalism is not uncommon in the amphibian world.
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Female frog caught eating male suitor in cannibalism display

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?

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Staffer Case: A Supernatural Adventure review — “Note, this is a world where babies come out of the womb carrying nuclear missiles”

Every once in a while, a game is released with such a strong vision that you can tell it has the potential to be a quality...

Staffer Case: A Supernatural Adventure review — “Note, this is a world where babies come out of the womb carrying nuclear missiles”

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