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Orlando Jenkinson

Nature Reporter

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Endangered Mexican Wolves Released Into Chihuahua Wilderness

The two pairs of protected Mexican gray wolves were raised on the ladder ranch in New Mexico.

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World

Rottweiler Tied to Concrete Blocks and Dumped in Canal

Police investigating the death of the dog described it as a “terrible act.”

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Science

This Ancient Transylvanian Turtle Survived the Asteroid That Killed Off the Dinosaurs

Dortoka vremiri’s aquatic environment and home in the relatively sheltered Hateg Basin helped it pull through the mass extinction.

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World

Crocodile Catches Bat From Air by Leaping Out of Water in Amazing Video

“We were shocked and amazed at the timing, skill, speed and accuracy,” David White, who shot the footage, told Newsweek.

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Science

Watch Lava Erupting From Inside a Volcano in Amazing Drone Footage

The footage was shot while the Fagradalsfjall volcano erupted in Iceland in 2021.

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Science

Giant Crocodile-Like Creature Was Driven to Extinction by Humans in China 200 Years Ago

The “bizarre” crocodilian could grow to around 20 feet in length and was hunted as a result of conflict with humans.

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U.S.

Big Male Grizzly Bear Is First To Wake Up From Hibernation at Yellowstone

The park issued bear safety advice for visitors and will close several trails to minimize encounters between grizzlies and humans.

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Science

Radically Different 2D Map of World That Reimagines Flat Earth Created by Scientists

By using two circles of the northern and southern hemispheres scientists said they have created the most accurate 2D map of Earth to date.

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U.S.

Elusive Wolverine Filmed in Yellowstone Park in Incredibly Rare Footage

Wolverines are seldom seen in Yellowstone, which may be home to fewer than 10 of the animals in total.

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World

Zombie Shark Discovered at Abandoned Aquarium in Nightmarish Video

Urban explorer Juju_Urbex told Newsweek it was the “creepiest” experience of her life.

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Science

These Spiders Hunt in Packs With Thousands of Creatures Weaving Giant Webs

“I do not think that the existence of synchronization in the approach to a prey has been described in any other animal,” Raphael Jenson told Newsweek.

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Science

Traces of Ancient Life Discovered Deep in Earth’s Mantle

Scientists found evidence of life created in the Cambrian Explosion in volcanic rocks drawn from deep within the Earth’s mantle.

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U.S.

Hungry Grizzly Bears Are About To Start Waking Up in Yellowstone

Last year the first grizzly bear emerged from its den in the National Park on March 16.

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World

Enormous 14.5ft Crocodile Dubbed Scarface Filmed Chilling in Creek

“He’s called Scarface as he’s a gangster and he has many scars on his face,” David White, who runs a river cruise company, told Newsweek.

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Science

This Is Where the Biggest of All Megalodons Lived

The largest megalodons lived in cooler waters found far away from the equator, scientists believe.

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World

‘Terrified’ Abandoned Puppy With Deformed Legs Finds Forever Home

“I just fell in love with him and he gets on so well with my other dogs I decided to give a home,” Kay Hawthorn said in a statement sent to Newsweek.

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World

Dog Stuck in Badger Sett for 60 Hours Reunited With ‘Helpless’ Owners

Rescue workers had to use specialist listening equipment to find the trapped spaniel.

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Science

This Ancient Creature Was the First Known Wolf in Europe

Bone fragments found in Italy were revealed to be from an ancient gray wolf that lived over 400,000 years ago.

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U.S.

Giant Joro Spiders Could Cover the Entire East Coast, Scientists Say

Joro spiders seem capable of surviving at lower temperatures found further north.

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World

Woman Who Used Cobra As Threatening Weapon Being Hunted by Police

Snake charming was formally banned in India in 1991 but is still practised outside of the law.

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U.S.

Elderly California Woman Found With Over 100 Animals, Including Many Dead, in Home

The Inland Valley Humane Society said multiple dead cats were found at the home in Diamond Bar, Los Angeles County.

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