New research shows that apes have a better memory than some humans. A research team studied a group of apes as the animals were shown photos of old friends — some of which they hadn’t seen in over 25 years — and the animals’ reactions to the photos. The study …
Read More »California exercise horse rider dies in training incident at Los Alamitos Race
An experienced exercise rider for horse racing died Friday in a training incident at Los Alamitos Race Course in California. Alfredo Luevano was riding a 2-year-old horse named Fly From The Fire at the Cypress track when the accident occurred, Los Alamitos Race Course publicity director Orlando Gutierrez confirmed to …
Read More »Arizona woman dies after elk tramples her in backyard; first fatal attack reported in state
An Arizona woman has died a week after an elk apparently trampled her at her home in what wildlife officials believe is the first fatal elk attack in the state’s history. The woman’s husband found her on the ground in the backyard of their house in the Pine Lake community …
Read More »Terrifying video shows gorilla smash glass as crowd reacts in disbelief
Visitors at the San Diego Zoo in California were left in shock over the weekend after an animal went bananas. A male gorilla charged his habitat, shattering one layer of the three-layer glass window. Dramatic video shows the moment the western lowland gorillastormed the tempered glass on Saturday. MEDIEVAL SHOE …
Read More »Jane Goodall, pioneer who discovered chimpanzees use tools, dead at 91 during U.S. tour
Jane Goodall, the trailblazing primatologist who taught the world about chimpanzees and their striking similarities to humans, has died at the age of 91. Her death was announced by her foundation, the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI), on Wednesday. According to the organization, Goodall passed away earlier that morning “due to …
Read More »Baby humpback whale meets tragic end off New Jersey coast in suspected propeller strike
A baby humpback whale stranded off Long Beach Island, New Jersey, has died on a sandbar with suspected propeller injuries, according to a release by the Marine Mammal Stranding Center. The whale reportedly struggled through at least two nights trapped before passing. The 29-foot humpback was first spotted off the …
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