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September 2, 2024

Girl, age 12, wins top fishing prize of 'Master Angler Milestone': 'She does it all'

Lucy Moore is the first female and the youngest angler to achieve the coveted fishing award, Master Angler Milestone in Maryland, and already has her sights set on her next big achievement.

September 1, 2024

WATCH: Angry bear attacks trainer during performance in front of hundreds of terrified children, parents

Animal cruelty remains a hot topic in Russia, with two politicians in the governing Duma body proposing a bill that would ban the inclusion of animal performers in circuses.

August 31, 2024

COVID vaccine distrust growing among Americans, survey finds: ‘Should be a personal choice’

A growing number of Americans are skeptical of vaccines for COVID and other infectious diseases, according to a health survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania.

August 31, 2024

Warning from wildlife officials about venomous snake in New Jersey: 'Never touch it'

The northern copperhead snake has two shades of copper or a reddish-brown color — and wildlife officials have issued a warning in New Jersey for people to beware these venomous snakes.

August 30, 2024

Dozens of cats in Iowa rescued from van amid heat wave after living in 'heartbreaking' conditions

Police in Iowa arrested a man for animal neglect after 29 cats were left to fend for themselves inside a van without food or water during a heat wave.

August 30, 2024

Giant panda celebrates her 20th birthday in Taiwan: 'Funny and cute'

Yuanyaun, a giant panda, has turned 20 years old after first arriving at the Taipei Zoo in 2008. Zookeepers shared a special cake as visitors celebrated the female panda's birthday.

August 30, 2024

Otters snooze at local Texas zoo in adorable video

Otters were spotted taking an afternoon nap at the Dallas Zoo in Texas during the warm summer. See the pair snooze! 

August 29, 2024

Hundreds of thousands of dead fish blanket Greek tourist port after flooding

Greek authorities have begun collecting tons of dead fish that flooded into a tourist port in the city of Volos; the carcasses allegedly created a stench that alarmed authorities and residents.

August 29, 2024

Hunter of beloved 'Hollywood Buck' in Virginia faces jail time, loses hunting license for 25-plus years

Two poachers were found guilty of killing a legendary 29-point buck in Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, Virginia, after posting images of the deer to popular hunting Facebook page.

August 29, 2024

Namibia to cull 83 elephants and distribute meat to people affected by drought

Namibia plans to cull more than 700 wild animals, including over 80 elephants, and distribute the meat to people; southern Africa currently faces a severe drought.