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Man dies after entering tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park; animal unharmed
A man died after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park on October 10, 2026. Police confirmed the tiger…
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Jonathan the tortoise is about 194. His worn beak tells another story of survival
At an estimated 194, Jonathan the tortoise is helping scientists investigate the biology of longevity. His history also shows how…
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Margaret Hamilton helped Apollo reach the Moon by preparing for failure
The famous photograph shows a stack of software listings. Margaret Hamilton’s larger contribution was helping teams think through what a…
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What would it take to treat Spinny the Yellowstone bison?
Could Yellowstone treat Spinny? Here’s what bison veterinary care involves, why capture carries risks, and what remains unknown about his…
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Watch Big Bear’s eagle cam capture a meteor after midnight
Big Bear’s eagle cameras captured a meteor early on October 6. Watch the source post, explore the live nest, and…
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10 wildlife crossings built to give animals a safer way through
Forested bridges, panther underpasses and railway openings are changing the options available to wildlife. Ten North American projects show what…
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A plague researcher died in Siberia. Russia says no plague cases were found
Nearly 200 contacts were monitored after a researcher at Russia’s Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute died from unexplained pneumonia. Plague remains unconfirmed,…
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Watch Churchill’s polar bears live: 2026 camera guide
Watch Churchill’s polar bears live in 2026. Find the official feeds, when to tune in and why these bears gather…
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How a tiny green alga led to the 2026 Nobel Prize in medicine
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine traces back to a light-sensitive protein in a tiny green alga. Here’s…
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