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Half-asleep bears are wandering around Siberia because it's too hot to hibernate
By Sascha Pare published
Bears that are struggling to hibernate due to abnormally warm weather in Russia's Amur region are wandering around in a daze, having suppressed their metabolism in preparation for winter.
800-pound alligator is the longest ever caught in Mississippi
By Sascha Pare published
The gigantic animal measured 14 feet and 3 inches long, beating the previous record for the longest alligator caught by permitted hunters by more than 2 inches.
Crocodile murder mystery deepens following discovery of 2nd corpse with 'fileted' head
By Sascha Pare published
An anonymous person allegedly told a wildlife tour operator who was very fond of the crocodile "Lizzie" that the killing was a way of proving that humans, not crocodiles, are the apex predator.
'Mini kangaroos on steroids' make comeback in South Australia after disappearing for 100 years
By Sascha Pare published
The tiny marsupials have a penchant for peanut butter, which researchers have used to help them monitor and conduct health checks on the population.
Rarest of rare: 2 albino egg-laying mammals spotted in Australia
By Sascha Pare published
Echidnas are shy creatures, and even individuals without albinism are rarely seen in the wild.
Watch exclusive clip from new Apple TV+ series 'Big Beasts' teasing encounter with legendary sea monster
By Sascha Pare published
Narrated by Emmy Awards nominee Tom Hiddleston, the 10-part series will bring viewers up close and personal with gigantic animals from across the globe — you can't miss them!
Gigantic, 13-foot crocodile found with its head torn off on Australian beach
By Sascha Pare published
The beheading, which may have been motivated by a recent spate of crocodile attacks on humans, could spell trouble for the local ecosystem.
How to watch Wild Isles: David Attenborough's look at the wildlife of the UK
By Erin Macdonald published
Sir David Attenborough takes us on a journey through Britain's wildlife. It's celebrating the natural wonders of Britain, as you've never seen them before.
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