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Group caught on camera pulling bear cubs from tree to take pictures
Animals
Hummingbirds make their way north
Hummingbird Central has released its Spring 2024 Hummingbird Migration Map and Sightings and the birds have begun their move north from Mexico and Central America.
Science
Millions of cicadas return after a 13-year sleep in the next few weeks
Brood XIX 19 last appeared in the Carolinas in 2011.
Animals
Conservation Champ: Endangered orangutan born at Busch Gardens, marking milestone
The park said this birth is different from others because of the staff's efforts toward the species' welfare.
Animals
Cat rescued from hot car 2 years ago is now Target model
Hercules, the feline "miracle kitty," was discovered by an animal talent agency looking for unique cats.
Heartwarming
Officer encounters a heartfelt moment during his graveyard shift
Officer Yargus had an interesting encounter during his late-night dinner break as he ran into a baby kangaroo.
Heartwarming
Georgia firefighters rescue puppy from car crash wreckage
The crash occurred Friday morning on I-85.
Animals
Where is Momo? | Authorities decline to reveal pet monkey’s whereabouts
Indianapolis Animal Care Services said it will not reveal the pet monkey's location to "protect Momo’s safety."
Animals
Owner's 3 rabbits quickly multiply, leading Loudoun Co. animal shelter to take in 40+ rabbits
The rabbits come from a home where their owner acquired three rabbits as pets. It didn't take long for that number to increase as the rabbits began reproducing.
Animals
Oregon wolf territory expands but population holds steady in 2023, report finds
Excluding 10 wolves that were moved to Colorado to establish a population in that state, the Oregon population remained at 178 last year, the same as in 2022.
Local News
Mexican Gray Wolves from San Diego head to Chicago after tension in the pack
Last week, 23 Mexican gray wolves roamed the California Wolf Center in Julian. But for young males in a pack, even these hills can get crowded.
Local News
Woman discovers 20-million-year-old fossil while walking along Oregon Coast
The discovery caught the attention of a curator of fossil marine mammals at the Smithsonian, who said the woman found the fossil of a Desmostylian.
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