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Australian man frees his head from the jaws of a crocodile after he's attacked while snorkeling
Marcus McGowan said he was with his wife and friends off Cape York on Saturday when the croc bit his head.
2 more horses die after injuries at Churchill Downs, bringing the total to 12
Mare Kimberley Dream was euthanized after sustaining a distal sesamodean ligament rupture to her front leg and Lost in Limbo was euthanized following a similar injury.
Chicago woman, 64, was beaten while struggling with gunman who stole her French bulldog
The value of French bulldogs, a breed that can run into the thousands of dollars, make them a target in thefts, including the shooting of a California dog walker for pop star Lady Gaga in 2021.
Miami zoo apologizes after treatment of kiwi bird outrages New Zealand
After a video emerged on social media earlier this week of Paora the kiwi being taken out of his enclosure and being firmly patted, thousands complained about his mistreatment.
Baby bison killed after a Yellowstone visitor helped the animal and its herd rejected it
The calf had been separated from its mother when the herd crossed a river and a visitor helped the struggling animal onto land.
Scientists are puzzled by Orcas sinking boats in a string of abnormal attacks
A string of incidents since 2020 prompted one scientist to say the attacks may indicate that the whales are intending to cause damage to sailing vessels. Others are more skeptical.
California man who stopped to help family of ducks cross road is killed by car
The 17-year-old girl who hit Casey Rivara, 41, is unlikely to face criminal charges, officials said.
National Treasure gallops to victory in the 148th Preakness Stakes
Trainer Bob Baffert picked up the win, as another one of his horses, Havnameltdown, was euthanized following an earlier race during the day.
Horse trained by Bob Baffert euthanized on track ahead of the Preakness
The death of favorite Havnameltdown came after the 3-year-old horse threw jockey Luis Saez during the sixth race at Pimlico Race Course.
Group of missing teen hikers, found using iPhone feature, 'were not prepared' for climb, officials say
The hikers, who were lost on a Southern California trail for about three hours Friday night before they were rescued, lacked proper hiking clothing, water and lighting equipment, a Ventura County sheriff’s deputy said.
Florida girl, 13, fought back against a shark after being bitten on her arms, legs and stomach
“I remember just breathing really heavily, and then when it latched on to my stomach, not being able to breathe at all,” Ella Reed said on "TODAY."
