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This is why the pistol shrimp is immune to its own powerful shock waves

Anterior opening in orbital hoods helps redirect kinetic energy from the blasts.

arstechnica.com

Meet Qikiqtania, a fossil fish with the good sense to stay in the water

Fossil provides glimpse of lifestyles among fishes during water-to-land transition.

arstechnica.com

Brain size vs. body size and the roots of intelligence

In birds, brains that expand after birth appear to be linked to creative behavior.

arstechnica.com

 

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4 Alberta men lose 80 pounds of halibut and crab, fined $4,500 after violations: B.C. conservation officers

Four men from Alberta were collectively fined thousands of dollars and lost a significant haul of halibut after they were caught violating several regulations in B.C. this week.

bc.ctvnews.ca

 

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Moment Polar bear cub that got its tongue caught in a tin can is saved

The female called Monetochka had sought human help after the sharp-edged condensed milk container got wedged to her tongue.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Shark Bites Off Fisherman's Finger In Horrifying Video

A shark bit off a fisherman's finger in Florida this past weekend -- and, warning, video of the incident is graphic.

www.tmz.com

Shark Bites Man's Pinky Off

Shark Bites Man's Pinky Off

www.tmz.com

 

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An endangered red panda cub was just born at the Toronto Zoo

Toronto is now home to a newborn endangered red panda.

toronto.ctvnews.ca

Giant metal insect suddenly appears in vacant lot in Vancouver

First there were murder hornets. Now, there's this. A giant metal insect "has landed" in a vacant lot visible from the SkyTrain in Vancouver.

bc.ctvnews.ca

 

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The Bizarre Bird That’s Breaking the Tree of Life

Darwin thought that family trees could explain evolution. The hoatzin suggests otherwise.

www.newyorker.com

 

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Beast
Debuts August 19, 2022

Recently widowed Dr. Nate Daniels and his two teenage daughters travel to a South African game reserve managed by Martin Battles, an old family friend and wildlife biologist. However, what begins as a journey of healing soon turns into a fearsome fight for survival when a lion, a survivor of bloodthirsty poachers, begins stalking them.

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Woman, 73, is impaled by 100-pound SAILFISH that leapt from the ocean

The fish impaled Katherine Perkins, of Maryland , in the groin area with its pointed bill on Tuesday while she was standing in the boat as two companions tried to bring it in on a fishing line.

www.dailymail.co.uk

https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/2022/07/21/sailfish-stabs-maryland-woman-while-fishing-offshore-stuart-florida/10115764002/

 

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Jaguar bit teen's foot after approaching cage for photo at Mexico zoo

José, a 14-year-old boy from the Mexican city of León in the central state of Guanajuato, is recovering after he was bitten by a jaguar he posed next to for a picture at a zoo on Saturday.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Chilling moment robot dog with a gun strapped to its back opens fire

A chilling video reminiscent of Black Mirror of a robot dog opening fire with a submachine gun strapped to its back is a preview of future warfare.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Pine martens to return to wild after trappers nearly made them extinct

Pine martens became critically endangered after being trapped for their fur and shot for sport. Now they could be reintroduced to the South West of England after a 140-year absence.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Watch: Whale jumps onto small fishing boat

There was a shocking surprise for whale watchers in the historic Massachusetts town of Plymouth. A humpback whale has breached and landed on the bow of a small boat, surprising those who saw the massive creature slam the 19-foot vessel.

www.rep-am.com

What's Bringing All These Boat-Bumping Whales to Plymouth?

Those who know Plymouth’s Manomet Point say they have never seen anything like a whale breaching out of the water and landing on a boat, which was caught on video Sunday. Here’s what’s going on.

www.nbcboston.com

Invasive hornets found in B.C., Washington given a new common name

A species of invasive insects spotted in B.C. and Washington state and sometimes referred to as "murder hornets" has been given a new common name.

bc.ctvnews.ca

 

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Snow Cone's return to Canadian waters spurs new efforts to free entangled North Atlantic right whale

The return of an entangled North Atlantic right whale to Canadian waters has spurred new enthusiasm, concern, and urgency about what should be done next.

atlantic.ctvnews.ca

Parks Canada calls seasonal dog ban near Tofino a success

A new seasonal dog ban designed to protect migrating shorebirds on a popular beach near Tofino, B.C., is being heralded a success by the federal government.

vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca

 

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Fungal disease posing threat to Sask. bat populations

A fatal fungal disease that affects bat populations has been discovered in Saskatchewan for the first time in Grasslands National Park.

regina.ctvnews.ca

 

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Existence of Loch Ness Monster is ‘plausible’ after fossil discovery

The Loch Ness Monster is “plausible”, a British university has declared, after finding that some plesiosaurs may have lived in freshwater.

ca.yahoo.com

 

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Top H.S. Recruit Aidan Mizell Brings Out Live Gators To Announce Florida Commitment

Top high school football recruit Aidan Mizell just announced he's heading to the Univ. of Florida for college -- while holding live gators!!!

www.tmz.com

 

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He Lost Two Limbs in a Shark Attack—and Still Swims With Them

One of Shark Week’s biggest stars recounts the harrowing encounter that cost him his hand and his leg, and explains how he’s able to still swim with sharks despite the trauma.

www.thedailybeast.com

 

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Fossil discovery suggests the Loch Ness Monster may have once existed

A recent study has found evidence pointing to the possible existence, at one point in time, of the famous Loch Ness Monster.

www.ctvnews.ca

Shakin' bacon? Belgian researchers study pigs' response to music

Scientists in Belgium are investigating a farmer's claim that different styles of music affect the behaviour of his pigs.

www.ctvnews.ca

 

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Inside the brains of aging dogs

In a citizen science project, thousands of pet dogs are helping scientists to understand what happens to memory and cognition in old age

knowablemagazine.org

 

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How to Coexist With Animals in Cities, From Rats to Coyotes

One of the greatest modern feats for animal conservation was wildlife adapting to urban spaces, according to a new book. Now the challenge is learning to live with them.

getpocket.com

 

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Animal-Kingdom Beef: Dog Gets Bodied By A Donkey!

Damn nature. Posted By Ghost

worldstarhiphop.com

It's Strong: Leopard Drags A Deer Up A Tree With Ease!

Imagine trying to pick that deer up, while climbing a tree. That's some power. Posted By Ghost

worldstarhiphop.com

Damn Nature: 3 Orca Whales Devour A Great White Shark!

Stunning video shows orca whales chomping down on a shark like an all-you-can-eat buffet. <br><br> Drone footage captures the pod of predators killing a great white shark in South Africa’s Mossel Bay. <br><br> “I really do think once that footage airs, it’s going to go viral,†scientist...

worldstar.com

These Worms Look Like Something From Another Planet!

These Eel Goby look like something out of resident evil. Posted by Abdul

worldstar.com

Damn: People Were Getting Annihilated By These Bulls!

Messing with bulls is a very bad idea. Posted By Ghost

worldstarhiphop.com

 

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https://knowablemagazine.org/article/living-world/2022/bear-hibernation-more-winters-nap

https://knowablemagazine.org/article/health-disease/2022/lyme-other-tickborne-diseases-rise

 

[blackbull1970]

Male Silverback Gorilla Shows His Strength Breaking Up Two Females Fighting

Dude came in like King Kong busting up them females.

Gotta do what you gotta do to maintain the peace.

 

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Black Bear Rings Woman's Doorbell in Hilarious Video: 'Trick or Treat'

"When I saw the bear in the video, I was so shocked, I almost spit my coffee," Wendy Watson told Newsweek.

www.newsweek.com

Black bear caught ringing a South Carolina woman's doorbell

www.9news.com.au

Boy, 7, attacked by cougar in central Alberta

A seven-year-old boy is recovering in hospital after being attacked by a cougar north of Rocky Mountain House on the weekend. Chay Feuser, Cason Feuser’s mom, said her son was staying with his two sisters and a family friend, Alicia, at a campsite near Buster Creek, Alta., Sunday morning when...

edmonton.ctvnews.ca

Do dogs understand intention? New study looks at how much pets grasp

While it's no secret that dogs love receiving treats, a new study is considering whether the animals actually understand the intention behind the interaction.

bc.ctvnews.ca

 

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