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Buggin' out World’s heftiest and most horrifying insect brought back from extinction — it’s heavier than a mouse
It sustained some heavy losses.
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Scientists identify new species of penguin in subantarctic waters — the first in over a century
For generations, gentoo penguins were classified as a single species.
Officials make dramatic move to save rare sea turtle eggs from Hurricane Polo threat
The nests of hundreds of olive ridley sea turtle eggs were found for the first time in recorded history on the U.S. West Coast in September.
California firefighters use pool skimmer for bizarre backyard animal rescue
“Glad this little guy is safe and back on his way,” firefighters said on Facebook.
New cat species identified for first time in 100 years — it’s 3 pounds and looks like a mini leopard
The adorable feline was identified in Bolivia's lush Yungas forest after biologist Paola Nogales-Ascarrunz was called about "a weird cat" given to a local wildlife sanctuary.
Wildlife center welcomes pair of extremely rare albino cardinals, a ‘1 in 30,000’ chance
"Not only is it rare to see one albino cardinal, but we also admitted a second albino cardinal; we couldn't believe that now we had two!" the center wrote.
Taylor Swift fans are invading STEM — and naming new species in her honor
"It's me, hi, I'm the bug, it's me."
Race against time to save camper attacked by animal at remote site
The deputies responded after a camper reported a rattlesnake bit him at his campsite.
Shell shock! 130,000 killer octopuses unleashed to fight crab invasion
After an influx of invasive crabs, The Boot is sending in the tentacles.
Big Bear bald eagle Shadow’s potential partner officially named
Things are getting serious between famous Big Bear Valley bald eagle Shadow and his potential new partner.
Giant vulture delays takeoff after taking plane hostage
Despite attempts by the pilots to scare it off by activating the tail flaps, the bird of prey remained still, forcing them to postpone the departure.
Scientists shocked as dolphins filmed using shells to trap prey for the first time
Dolphins have been filmed using shells to ensnare their prey off the coast of Australia, marking the first time this clever tactic has been caught on camera.
Fake ‘Jackie the eagle’ fundraiser merch dupes fans as they mourn Big Bear’s beloved mascot
The California wildlife center that cared for Jackie has issued a stark warning against ill-eagle merchandise.
Boat operator fined over $5K for waking sleeping polar bear
Let sleeping bears lie — or pay up!
Roadrunner appears to scream as wildlife fan captures comic expression
A wildlife fan spotted a roadrunner as it appeared to be screaming.
Moment California snake catches huge fish and devours it whole
Wild footage captured the snake dragging the still-flopping trout out of the water, already clamped between its jaws.
Dramatic video shows massive hippo charge at boat filled with tourists in African waterway
"For a few moments, every single person in the boat was genuinely worried," one tourist recalled.
Scientists debunk long-held myth about the most famous animal extinction — turning Darwin’s theory on its head
They didn't deserve their Darwin Award.