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Hundreds of mysterious "fairy circles" seen from space for first time
Fairy circles have puzzled scientists for decades. But new research hopes to reveal insights into their mysterious origin.
Fearless cat caught on camera scaring giant bear away from owner's home
The cat's owner was "hysterical laughing" when she watched the dramatic encounter back on her phone.
Man fears worst as 20 vultures gather on neighbor's roof: "Call the police"
The Redditor behind the footage said: "I don't believe in bad omens or anything like that, but seeing the vultures did make me pause for a second."
Horror as "large" venomous snake found hiding under child's toy in backyard
The catcher relocated eight red-bellied snakes in two days.
Man comes face-to-face with deadly 6.5ft black mamba during DIY work
Snake catcher Nick Evans couldn't believe how close the man came to being bitten by the incredibly venomous snake.
It's rutting season and this elk is "already mad" at 7 a.m. in viral clip
"Someone for the love of god get that Elk a date," commented one user on TikTok.
Starving bear euthanized with trash-blocked stomach: "horrific way to die"
"We could not leave a sick bear like this knowing it was suffering and struggling to survive," the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Department said.
Pack of piranhas feasts on dead caiman in terrifying video
The razor-toothed fish are seen in the video ripping into its body.
Watch moment tourists get stuck as seven lion cubs crawl under car
"It was like watching a scene from a nature documentary unfold right in front of me," the Vestals told Newsweek.
"Distressing and tragic" elephant killing sparks outrage
The elephant was shot eight times over a long period of time and lured back into trophy hunting territory before it died.
Naughty bear breaks into Tennessee repairmen's truck to steal lunch
The cheeky animal was caught on a doorbell camera as it crawled out from the window and ran off with a lunch bag in its mouth.
Officers pull enormous snake from car engine in North Carolina: "careful"
"Just add snake wrangler to our list of duties," said Kannapolis Fire and Police.
First whales killed days after hunting suspension lifted
The Icelandic government announced that fin whaling would resume, following a temporary ban, at the end of August.
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Bioluminescent waves light up California waters
The electric-blue algae is lighting up the California coast, from San Diego to Orange County.
Shark tourists are damaging the species' ability to hunt and reproduce
In a study, scientists found that whale sharks displayed disrupted behaviour whenever a swimmer was nearby.
Mother dolphin found dead days after trapped calf was euthanized
The calf was euthanized after rescuers found it with injuries in an English river when it became stuck in long, thick weeds.
Sen lion with knife lodged in snout rescued in California
The knife had been lodged all the way up to its handle in the sea lion's snout.
Alligator with missing upper jaw spotted in Florida
How the reptile ended up with the injury remains a mystery, although some theorize it may have been caused by a snare trap.
Here's Which Sea Animals Are Hurt Most by the U.S. Heatwaves
Scientists found that some species completely lost their habitat, while others redistributed and changed their migration patterns.
Inside of crocodile's jaw seen in incredible photos
"It's the last thing a lot of critters would see after being attacked," wildlife photographer Rodney Fischer said.
Two dogs dumped in cramped hot cage with note, cops now hunting for owners
The dogs were in the crate alongside their own feces, and movement was "nearly impossible" due to the small area.
Scientists puzzled after thousands of sea urchins mysteriously wash up dead
One theory suggests a parasite may have been to blame for the deaths of more than 5,000 sea urchins in the Indian Ocean.
Alligators mysteriously appear in Pennsylvania river
Several alligators have been spotted in Kiski River, despite not being native to the area.
Fisherman catches huge prehistoric alligator gar in Texas
Alligator gars are often referred to as "living fossils" because the existence of these prehistoric fish can be traced back nearly 100 million years.
Grizzly bear found shot dead, tied with rope in river sparks investigation
Officials are appealing for information, as hunting grizzly bears in this part of the world is illegal and could result in jail time.
Mysterious five-legged toad found in Oklahoma
The rare animal was seen hopping around in his driveway in Texas County.
Snake found inside kids' toybox: 'Oh no'
"I look over at my kids' toy box and wonder to myself, 'When did we get a rubber snake?'" Jennifer Miyakawa Cloke said.
Hunter shot by partner attempting to kill grizzly bear
The grizzly bear had been looking after her cub when she became startled by the hunter's presence and charged.
Angry elephant tramples couple to death
The couple in India sustained major injuries from the elephant attack before dying at their farm.
"Let's play a game"—Can you spot the 2 creatures camouflaged in this photo?
"A tomato plant that looked fine on Saturday can be nearly stripped of leaves by Tuesday morning," the Mississippi State University Extension Service said.
