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A security scan raised suspicion during a layover in Bangkok, and six pieces of rhino horns weighing over 25 pounds were seized from his luggage.

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Airport officials make startling discovery after inspecting passenger's luggage — here's what they found

Rat lungworm has been detected in animals in San Diego County, California, an area previously outside its range.

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Officials sound alarm after detecting parasite in region for first time: 'Additional surveillance and testing will be necessary'

In India, police in the northeastern state of Assam have arrested two men for illegally hunting and killing birds in the Dhubri district's Majerchar area.

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Authorities make shocking discovery after busting disturbing crime ring

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Researchers discover causes of rapidly spreading invasive plant threats: 'Seems to depend largely on local conditions'

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Experts sound alarm after cuts to US agency expose rare big cats to extinction threat: 'I don't see a future … if we fail here'

Officers from Malaysia's Department of Wildlife and National Parks uncovered 60 cages stuffed with murai batu songbirds in a residential property in Kluang, Johor.

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Authorities make shocking discovery in raid on suspicious home: 'Cross-border operations'

"The federal agency that's tasked with enforcing it isn't doing it."

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Groups sound alarm over disturbing practices of cruise ships

The problem is worst in the heavily deforested southeastern Amazon.

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Scientists sound alarm after making disturbing Amazon discovery

"This was a coordinated large operation."

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Authorities discover illegal cargo in suspicious coolers

After heavy rainfall, North Texas residents have noticed an increasing number of hammerhead worms, which one local described as “demonic.”

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Officials issue warning about dangerous 'hammerhead worm'

"In theory, you could break any link."

Tech

Scientists discover concerning behavioral changes in chimps

"The situation with [them] can serve as a cautionary tale."

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Scientists notice behavior shift in isolated whale species