Most people don’t know which animals are going extinct: poll
Nearly seven in 10 adults in the US are under-informed about endangered animals, a new survey reveals. A poll of 2,000 Americans found that 68% of them are not “very … Read More
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Mama bear tumbles off cliff while defending cub in jaw-dropping video
This mama bear was a true legend of the fall. A brown bruin miraculously survived after dramatically toppling off a cliff while defending her cub from a nearly 500-pound male … Read More
Killer jellyfish populations soaring in shipwrecks
Shipwrecks could explain the mysterious spike of killer jellyfish invading shorelines, experts say. The box jellyfish population has soared since the 1980s and humans can suffer a deadly cardiac arrest … Read More
Janitor corrals curious cougar in empty California classroom
PESCADERO, Calif. — A quick-thinking custodian safely confined a curious cougar in an empty classroom after it entered a Northern California high school Wednesday morning, authorities said. The custodian was … Read More
‘Kenobi’ show’s little Leia bonds with rescued chimp that shares her birthday
“Obi-Wan Kenobi” actress Vivien Lyra Blair is bringing the full force of Princess Leia for another good cause. The 9-year-old actress — who captured the hearts of “Star Wars” fans … Read More
Hero mom saves toddler from black bear
It was too much to bear. A Washington woman is going viral after valiantly saving her toddler from potentially getting mauled by a mother black bear in her backyard. A … Read More
Florida plans additional efforts to save struggling manatees
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida officials are planning to take additional actions, which could include a second manatee supplemental feeding program later this year, if natural seagrass growth cannot fulfill the needs … Read More
Lion shows clout-seeking zoo worker who’s boss in shocking video
Cat got your tongue? How about your whole finger? A Jamaica zookeeper brought new meaning to “hand-feeding” after getting his right ring finger bitten off by a caged lion that … Read More
