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A bear stands upright on a gravel road, surrounded by trees and a blue trash bin in the background.

Outdoors

Canada hiker and dog fend off grizzly that circles, stalks, and charges

Two people stand in a lush forest, smiling and posing with a black case marked "Colossal."

Tech

US joins 'de-extinction' startup to build a 'DNA ark' for 2,300 threatened species

A close-up of a food package label displaying the "Best if used by" date and time.

Food

California scraps 'sell by' labels on groceries to cut confusion, waste, and food bills

Three brown rats are foraging on the ground, near a broken pot and surrounded by dirt and plant debris.

Home

'The rats are bigger than my cats': Philadelphia neighbors say rat infestation is back

A large, armored armadillo with a textured shell, partially buried in sandy soil.

Tech

Florida leprosy cases rise, and even soil near armadillo burrows may carry the disease

A person in gloves holds a small hedgehog in their hands, showcasing its cute face and spiky fur.

Outdoors

Abandoned hoglets found in 90-degree heat get a lifeline after a stranger steps in

A group of feral pigs of various colors is seen roaming in a dark pen, captured in black and white.

Home

Feral hogs turn Texas town's backyards into midnight buffets as trappers capture 120

A mechanic hands keys to a woman while she holds a coffee cup in an automotive workshop.

Business

Washington's right-to-repair bill for cars had bipartisan backing, until automakers rewrote it

An alligator lounging on a porch near a rocking chair and a decorative wind chime among potted plants.

Outdoors

A 12-foot alligator wanders onto a North Carolina porch, decides to chill beside rocker at the door

An electrical substation surrounded by a fence, with power lines and a small building in the background.

Tech

Snake knocks out power to 4,500 in North Carolina after slithering into substation

A close-up of asphalt and paving stones covered with many discarded termite wings.

Tech

Louisiana deputy films '6 billion termites' swarming the road overnight

A person demonstrates dandelion greens and stinging nettle in a park, highlighting their characteristics.

Outdoors

One activist is encouraging Minneapolis park-goers to pay attention to the wild food and medicinal plants