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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.
Saltwater crocodile in Queensland, Australia.
Saltwater crocodile in Queensland, Australia.
10d ago

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.
Churchill Downs ahead of the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby on May 6, 2023 in Louisville.
Churchill Downs ahead of the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby on May 6, 2023 in Louisville.
11d ago

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.
Alicja Pierzchala, 64, told reporters that the attack occurred Wednesday evening in Portage Park.
Alicja Pierzchala, 64, told reporters that the attack occurred Wednesday evening in Portage Park.

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.
MIAMI ZOO SORRY FOR KIWI BIRD OUTRAGE
MIAMI ZOO SORRY FOR KIWI BIRD OUTRAGE
14d ago

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.
A baby bison grazes as another gets some liquid refreshment from mom near Beaver Lake at Yellowstone Park, Wyo., May 9, 2006. Montana wildlife officials are proposing to double the number of hunting licenses, to 100, in the second winter of Montana's hunt of bison that leave Yellowstone National Park, an official with the state wildlife agency said Thursday, May 25, 2006.
A baby bison grazes as another gets some liquid refreshment from mom near Beaver Lake at Yellowstone Park, Wyo., May 9, 2006. Montana wildlife officials are proposing to double the number of hunting licenses, to 100, in the second winter of Montana's hunt of bison that leave Yellowstone National Park, an official with the state wildlife agency said Thursday, May 25, 2006.

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.
Killer whales, transient type. Breaching.Orcinus orca.Photographed in Monterey Bay, Pacific Ocean, California, USA.
Killer whales, transient type. Breaching.Orcinus orca.Photographed in Monterey Bay, Pacific Ocean, California, USA.
15d ago

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.
41-year-old Casey Rivara helps a family of ducks cross a road in Rocklin, Calif.  on Thursday. May 18, 2023.
41-year-old Casey Rivara helps a family of ducks cross a road in Rocklin, Calif.  on Thursday. May 18, 2023.
17d ago

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.
National Treasure, right, with jockey John Velazquez, edges out Blazing Sevens, with jockey Irad Ortiz Jr., to win the148th running of the Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course, Saturday, May 20, 2023, in Baltimore.
National Treasure, right, with jockey John Velazquez, edges out Blazing Sevens, with jockey Irad Ortiz Jr., to win the148th running of the Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course, Saturday, May 20, 2023, in Baltimore.
17d ago

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.
Trainer Bob Baffert at the 148th Running of the Preakness Stakes in Baltimore, Md.
Trainer Bob Baffert at the 148th Running of the Preakness Stakes in Baltimore, Md.
21d ago

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.
Group of missing teen hikers, found using iPhone feature, 'were not prepared' for climb, officials say
Group of missing teen hikers, found using iPhone feature, 'were not prepared' for climb, officials say
23d ago

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."
13-year-old Ella Reed fought off a bull shark while swimming in Fort Pierce, Fla.
13-year-old Ella Reed fought off a bull shark while swimming in Fort Pierce, Fla.