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Food blogger makes tempura-battered cicadas
A food blogger in Maryland shared a unique recipe for tempura-battered cicadas.
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WATCH: Elephant escapes circus and wanders around Montana town
The elephant, which belongs to the visiting Jordan World Circus, broke free and went for a stroll visiting shopping centers and neighborhoods.
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Conn. vultures were ‘too drunk to fly' after eating fermented garbage
A wildlife rehabilitation center shared some advice on social media on Monday: “birds don’t let other birds fly drunk.”
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Cambodia hopes to crack down on YouTubers' abuse of monkeys at the Angkor UNESCO site
Cambodian authorities are investigating the abuse of monkeys at the famous Angkor UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Pet safety: Experts weigh in on eye protection during solar eclipse
While medical experts recommend eclipse glasses for humans, animal experts suggest that pets are unlikely to stare directly at the eclipse and have not seen documented cases of eye damage in pets.
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‘Rat superhighways': How brown rats crawled off ships and conquered North American cities
New research suggests that brown rats crawled off ships earlier than previously thought and quickly out-competed rival black rats to take over North American cities.
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What to know about the latest bird flu outbreak in the US
Outbreaks of bird flu were reported at poultry facilities in both Michigan and Texas, and infected dairy cows have been discovered in at least five states.
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What is ‘bird flu'?
Avian influenza or bird flu is a disease that naturally spreads among wild aquatic birds worldwide, as well as domestic poultry and other bird and animal species.
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Bald eagle rescued from grill of car
A bald eagle was rescued from the grill of a vehicle in Maryland on Saturday.
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New anaconda species discovered in the Amazon
Scientists have discovered a previously unknown species of the green anaconda while filming “Pole to Pole,” a docuseries hosted by Will Smith.
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Woman finds scorpion in luggage after returning home from Kenya trip
The scorpion spent 12 days in the luggage before being found…and then briefly went missing in the house.
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Baby moose wanders up Alaska family's driveway after heavy snowfall
The baby moose spent several minutes exploring the property.
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‘Some things shouldn't breed': NJ animal shelter will name feral cat after an ex, then neuter it
Looking to get even with someone who dumped you? An animal shelter in New Jersey has a novel idea for the perfect gift for an ex.
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Ostrich, endangered salamander among 100 animals found hoarded at New York home
A Long Island man allegedly hoarded 100 animals, some of which were exotic and even endangered, in his basement and backyard, according to investigators — who said he wasn’t shy about showing them off to make some quick cash.
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WATCH: A gator frozen in the water breathes through ice
A Texas alligator rescue center shared a video explaining how gators can stay alive in freezing temperatures.
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Guinness World Records suspends ‘oldest dog ever' title for Portuguese canine during a review
Guinness World Records says it has suspended the title of oldest dog after some veterinarians questioned the reported age of the record-holder.
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This huge, venomous spider may save your life one day
The Australian Reptile Park shared video of a large spider they call Hercules. The spider measured 7.9 cm, and is the largest male funnel-web spider ever handed in to the reptile park.
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Most money for endangered species goes to a small number of creatures, leaving others in limbo
An Associated Press analysis of 2020 data found fish got 67% of the wildlife protection spending. Here’s where the other 33% went.
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‘You are the father!' Maury Povich declares to Denver Zoo orangutan
When the Denver Zoo was unsure which orangutan — 30-year-old Berani or 16-year-old Jaya — fathered their new baby, Siska, they called in the pros.
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Maury Povich helps reveal father of baby orangutan
The paternity of a four-month-old baby orangutan named Siska born at the Denver Zoo has been a mystery since she was born in August.