wildlife
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Orcas Observed Using ‘Ram-to-Fragment’ Strategy on Sunfish
Researchers have documented orcas using a high-speed ‘ram-to-fragment’ tactic on sunfish, signaling advanced coordination and potential social play.
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Public Health Warning Issued as Viral Raccoon ‘Jimothy’ Captivates Seattle
Seattle health officials warn fans to stop seeking out Jimothy, a viral raccoon with short spine syndrome, citing significant disease and injury risks.
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Cyclist escapes serious injury after bite from snake entangled in bike chain
A woman in her 60s was bitten by an eastern brown snake on a NSW rail trail after the reptile became trapped in her bike chain, resulting in a rare dry bite.
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Yellowstone National Park Will Not Euthanize Bison After Campground Attack
Yellowstone National Park officials confirmed they will not euthanize a bull bison that attacked a 65-year-old tourist at a campground last week.
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Tasmania’s viral elephant seal Neil returns to sea
Tasmania’s famous 1,000kg elephant seal, Neil, has returned to the ocean after a weeks-long coastal visit, prompting wildlife officials to urge continued caution.
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Richmond Shire on High Alert After Suspected Saltwater Crocodile Attack
Local authorities in Richmond have issued urgent warnings after a suspected saltwater crocodile attack on a dog occurred 660km inland from its typical habitat.
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Big Bear Eaglet Sandy Takes First Flight After Accidental ‘Fludge’
Sandy, the famous Big Bear eaglet, has successfully taken her first flight after an accidental tumble from the nest, with experts confirming she is safe.
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Large exotic cat sighting in Norfolk village prompts safety concerns
A large cat, suspected to be a Savannah hybrid, has been spotted roaming near Bramerton, forcing the RSPCA to urge residents to remain vigilant.
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British Columbia Farmer Saves Goat From Cougar Attack
Security footage captures a British Columbia farm owner fighting off a cougar to save her Nigerian dwarf goat, highlighting growing human-wildlife conflicts.
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Idaho Fish and Game Addresses Illegal Guiding Sentencing and New Salmon River Chinook Season
Idaho Fish and Game concludes a major multiyear investigation into a poaching scheme while simultaneously opening the upper Salmon River Chinook fishery.
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From Urban Encounters to Ecological Collapse: The Complex Crisis of Global Snake Populations
As reports of illegal exotic pets emerge in New York, global ecosystems face a dual threat: invasive species driving local extinctions and a surge in deadly pathogens among native snake populations.
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Federal Investigation Launched Following Viral Harassment of Endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal
A federal investigation is underway after a tourist was filmed throwing a rock at a protected Hawaiian monk seal in Maui, sparking both legal scrutiny and vigilante retaliation.
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Why the RSPB is calling for an end to summer bird feeding
The RSPB has issued new guidance urging the public to stop feeding garden birds between May and October to curb the spread of fatal diseases like trichomonosis.
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ND Game and Fish Updates: Turkey Season and Bear Presence
As North Dakota opens its 2026 spring turkey season, state officials are balancing increased hunting opportunities with public safety alerts regarding black bear sightings in urban areas.
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David Attenborough Unveils Secret Garden Series
Sir David Attenborough returns to screens with a five-part BBC series exploring the hidden biodiversity of British gardens ahead of his 100th birthday.