Long Island shark attacks a likely case of mistaking human feet for fish, say officials July 18, 2022 A series of five shark attacks in two weeks on New York’s Long Island probably has many beachgoers in the Northeast hesitant to wade… Continue Reading
Mystery white whale found dead is not well-known albino humpback Migaloo, officials report July 18, 2022 A white whale that washed up on a Victorian beach in Australia is not the well-known albino humpback Migaloo, according to the state’s environment… Continue Reading
4,000 beagles from breeding facility released for adoption July 13, 2022 The first of some 4000 beagles that will be up for adoption from the Envigo breeding facility in Cumberland County will be released starting… Continue Reading
Still in Florida: Approaching alligator won’t rush golfer as he lines up his shot July 11, 2022 Golfer Michael West was playing the 10th hole at Punta Gorda’s Heritage Landing when he saw an alligator approach. But he refused to let… Continue Reading
Florida man arrested after refusing to leave protected sea turtle nesting area July 11, 2022 Police in South Florida arrested a man who was caught on camera standing inside a protected sea turtle nesting area. Investigators said Brandon Bowen, 33, chose the… Continue Reading
Australian shark database dating back to 1791 show increased attacks July 6, 2022 A new dataset on shark incidents in Australia stretching back to 1791 has found an increase in reported attacks, especially in recent decades, but researchers caution… Continue Reading
Camouflaged cats all the rage on Twitter July 4, 2022 A Twitter account is gathering images around the world from people with their cleverly disguised cats. The cats are found behind monitor screens, they’re… Continue Reading
Mayor in Mexico marries princess alligator bride July 4, 2022 A small-village Mexican mayor married an alligator bride in a ceremony that dates back centuries Thursday in hopes of bringing good fortune to his… Continue Reading
Freddie Mercury and Lance Bassett, two flamingo lovebirds have uncoupled June 29, 2022 Same-sex flamingo pair Freddie Mercury and Lance Bass have split up after years together at the Denver Zoo. The zoo reported the break up… Continue Reading
Teeth show extinct shark Megalodon more massive and more predatory than previously believed June 23, 2022 New Princeton research shows that prehistoric megatooth sharks, the biggest sharks that ever lived, were apex predators at the highest level ever measured. Megatooth sharks get their… Continue Reading