1 dead in suspected Indonesia tiger attack, hunt ongoing
A man has been found dead in western Indonesia after a suspected attack by a Sumatran tiger authorities were still hunting, a local official said on Saturday, the latest case …
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Rare six-legged gazelle spotted in Israel
A rare six-legged mountain gazelle has been spotted in Israel. The male gazelle has an extra pair of legs growing from its back, but wildlife experts say it seems to …
Botswana threatens to send 20,000 elephants to “roam free” in Germany in public dispute over trophy hunting
Johannesburg — Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi has threatened to send 20,000 African elephants to “roam free” in Germany in a public dispute between the nations over hunting and conservation, according …
Endangered sawfish ‘whirling and spinning’ to death in Florida, baffling experts
Endangered fish are dying in droves by throwing themselves — “whirling and spinning” — onto the beaches of South Florida, leaving experts mystified. Dozens of smalltooth sawfish have been found …
In 2019, there were hundreds of endangered earless dragons in Australia. This year, scientists counted just 11.
Australia’s grassland earless dragon is no bigger than a pinkie when it emerges from its shell, but the little lizard faces an enormous challenge in the years ahead: avoiding extinction. …
Some big seabirds have eaten and pooped their way onto a Japanese holy island’s most-wanted list
Tokyo — The “shrine island” of Miyajima is one of Japan’s most iconic destinations. A quick ferry ride from downtown Hiroshima, the postcard-perfect locale is much-loved for its giant “floating” …
8 children, 1 adult die after eating sea turtle meat in Zanzibar, officials say
Zanzibar, Tanzania — Eight children and an adult died after eating sea turtle meat on Pemba Island in the Zanzibar archipelago, while 78 other people were hospitalized, authorities said Saturday. Sea …
Endangered red panda among 87 live animals seized from smugglers at Thailand airport
Bangkok — Thai customs officials have arrested six Indians for attempting to smuggle a red panda and 86 other animals out of the kingdom, including snakes, parrots and monitor lizards, …
Rescuers work to get a baby elephant back on her feet after a train collision that killed her mother
New Delhi — Doctors at India’s first-ever elephant hospital are using every method at their disposal, from laser stimulation to ayurvedic massage and physiotherapy, to try to get a baby elephant …
Invasive alligator snapping turtle native to Florida rescued out of lake in England
There was nothing “Fluffy” about this creature fished out of a small English lake. An invasive alligator snapping turtle — a creature native to Florida and known for its mean …