A California school teacher returned to her classroom to find an unexpected visitor—a bear rummaging for food. The bear had broken into the classroom at Peak to Peak Charter School in Pine Mountain Club, a small town located about 90 miles north of Los Angeles. The bear’s target? Granola bars stored in the classroom’s emergency […]
Watch crazy beachgoer chase cookie-thieving bear with a shovel
DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME! Or at the beach. Or anywhere else. Trying to scare off a bear with a shovel is a potentially terminal idea, no matter how many cookies the bear has stolen. But it certainly makes for a video you can’t peel your eyes away from. The confrontation took place earlier […]
New Study Confirms Building Collisions Kill Over One Billion Birds Annually in U.S.
A groundbreaking research study published in PLOS ONE today has uncovered alarming new evidence that building collisions are killing significantly more birds than previously estimated—well over one billion annually in the United States alone. The research, conducted by scientists at American Bird Conservancy (ABC), Fordham University, NYC Bird Alliance, and Stony Brook University examined outcomes […]
Tragic End for a Stranded Whale on California Beach
A 51-foot fin whale washed ashore at Torrance Beach, California, on Saturday evening, drawing the attention of beachgoers and officials. The whale, one of the largest species on Earth, appeared distressed as it struggled in the surf, ultimately succumbing to its condition. Despite the efforts of first responders and marine specialists, the whale died shortly […]
Hunter to serve jail time for killing Richmond’s beloved ‘Hollywood buck’
RICHMOND — Two hunters pleaded guilty Thursday in the illegal killing of the “Hollywood buck,” a majestic 29-point deer that for years roamed this city’s ornate Confederate burial ground. Jason Walters of Richmond entered guilty pleas to 20 misdemeanors in Richmond General District Court related to the illegal hunting of three deer, including the buck […]
Sumatran tiger confirmed killed by snare in Indonesia’s West Sumatra province
PADANG, Indonesia — One of an estimated 400 of the world’s remaining Sumatran tigers was found dead on July 25 after becoming trapped in a wire snare set in Agam district, West Sumatra province. “Based on the results of the postmortem, this female Sumatran tiger died due to a ruptured trachea, fracture of the neck […]
Five Adorable Examples of Twin Animals
Humans aren’t the only animals that can be twins! From playful pups to cuddly cubs, twin animals captivate us with their endearing behaviors and unique bonds. These adorable pairs offer a glimpse into the fascinating world of animal family dynamics and the joy of seeing nature’s double acts in action. 1. Twin Cows Source: The […]
Polar bears kill a worker in a rare attack in Canada’s Arctic region
Two polar bears have killed a Canadian worker in a rare attack at an Arctic Radar Station. The employee, who is yet to be named, was working for the Canadian government on Brevoort Island, a remote and uninhabited part of Nunavut territory in northeastern Canada. Despite the fact colleagues responded and one of the bears […]