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December 10, 2023

Deadly Rocky Mountain spotted fever outbreak in California likely came from Mexico, CDC says

An outbreak of Rocky Mountain spotted fever reported in southern California has led to three deaths, according to a CDC advisory. Dr. Marc Siegel weighed in on the health situation.

December 10, 2023

Movement to give 'nature' same rights as humans gains steam in US

A movement to give nature the same legal protections as humans has gained traction in three countries and multiple states and localities within the United States.

December 10, 2023

Seasonal treats: Animals ransack holiday Advent calendars at London zoo

Zoo animals in London were eager to pillage and forage through holiday Advent calendars and decorations filled with cinnamon and nutmeg — see the action!

December 9, 2023

Cincinnati Zoo's baby penguin takes its first swimming lesson

A two-month-old penguin, Julep, at the Cincinnati Zoo attends her first swimming lesson and was a "natural in the water."

December 8, 2023

Rare blonde raccoon captured on video nibbling on snacks outside Iowa home

Iowa family discovers a blonde raccoon, nicknamed "Blondie," outside their home snacking on corn, grapes and bird food.

December 8, 2023

Fox caught stealing backyard cameras in Arizona

Esmeralda Egurrola of Tucson, Arizona, learned this week that her $200 backyard camera setup was stolen by a single gray fox living in her neighborhood

December 8, 2023

Florida park reports birth of ultra-rare white leucistic alligator

A white leucistic alligator was born Thursday at Gatorland Orlando, a Florida reptile park which three of the seven known white leucistics in existence call home.

December 8, 2023

Iowa pilot airborne again, 2 weeks after suspected duck plowed through helicopter's windshield

An Iowa helicopter pilot is reporting back to work, two weeks after being hit by waterfowl that crashed through his aircraft's windshield.

December 8, 2023

Japanese residents cautioned after thousands of dead sardines wash ashore beach

Thousands of tons of dead sardines have unexpectedly washed up on a beach in northern Japan. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, left a beach covered with the fish.

December 8, 2023

Baby killed, another brain damaged by infectious bacteria previously responsible for formula recall: report

A child in Kentucky is dead and an infant in Missouri is brain damaged after being infected with the dangerous bacteria cronobacter sakazakii this year, according to reports.