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INSIDERGraphic video shows an entire 5-foot long alligator being removed from stomach of an 18-foot python
The giant Burmese python captured in Florida's Everglades had swallowed the alligator whole, which scientists discovered during a necropsy.
- BBC
Deepest ever fish caught on camera off Japan
Scientists film a species of snailfish swimming at an extraordinary depth, breaking the current record.
- Popular Mechanics
The Dogs of Chernobyl Are Experiencing Rapid Evolution, Study Suggests
A new study analyzed the DNA of feral dogs living near Chernobyl, compared the animals to others living 10 miles away, and found remarkable differences.
- Cape Cod Times
'We will do the best we can.' Cape Cod rescuers hope to help severely entangled right whale in the bay
On Wednesday, the Provincetown-based team removed 200 feet of rope from the right whale, but was forced to pause when they lost daylight.
- FTW Outdoors
World awaits famous grizzly bear to emerge to see if it breaks a record
A 27-year-old grizzly bear that has received worldwide attention could become a record-setter when it emerges from hibernation.
- Fresno Bee
Flood releases from Friant Dam ‘a blessing’ for San Joaquin River salmon restoration | Opinion
Opinion by Marek Warszawski: “Flooding adversely affects a lot of people. But San Joaquin River salmon are loving life.”
- The Telegraph
Farmers ordered to feed cows methane suppressants to help reach net zero
All dairy cows will be given “methane suppressants” to stop them belching so much under the Government’s net zero plans.
- FTW Outdoors
Watch: Fisherman hauls in ‘river monster’ from the River of Death
An angler landed a prehistoric fish that has survived in the nasty waters of the Trinity River near Dallas, unlike other fish species.
- KMSP
Snow totals from latest Twin Cities winter storm
The latest snowstorm pushed the Twin Cities into the top three snowiest winters on record, with 89.7 inches of snow for the season so far.
- Miami Herald
New spider species — with ‘unusual’ mating ritual — discovered by chance in rainforest
Scientists were driving through the rainforest of Madagascar when something caught their attention.
- Raleigh News and Observer
Man chopped down trees so they’d fall on newly built homes, North Carolina cops say
A Realtor showing one of the homes found it destroyed by a tree, a police chief said.
- Fox News
Polar bear is snapped standing upright in Canada's Baffin Island: 'Gave me goosebumps'
During an expedition to Canada this week, a wildlife photographer snapped the shot of a lifetime as he observed a polar bear mother standing upright, looking around, her two young cubs beside her.
- Fox Weather
California's historic winter to fill SoCal's largest reservoir previously drained due to drought
Thanks to the multitude of storms that have hit California since the beginning of the year and a massive Sierra snowpack, additional water supplies are now available for millions across the state.
- Raleigh News and Observer
These 5 counties have led NC population growth since the pandemic, Census Bureau says
Two suburban Triangle counties and three on the coast outpaced the rest.
- Sacramento Bee
California may lose 10% of its water supply but a solution ‘is right under our feet.’ | Opinion
Additional water storage is right in front of our eyes — or, more specifically, right under our feet.
- Homes & Gardens
How to clean hummingbird feeders – in 6 simple steps
Keep visiting hummingbirds happy and healthy by ensuring their feeders are clean
- The Hill
California snowpack climbs to all-time high, more winter weather on the way
Following a remarkable winter in which back-to-back “atmospheric rivers” pummeled the West Coast, California’s snowpack levels have climbed to an all-time high, according to state meteorologists. The state’s average snow-water equivalent — the amount of water contained in a snowpack — soared to 236 percent of seasonal norms on Thursday, surpassing a 1982-1983 record, the California Department…
- Miami Herald
One hurricane forecast to extend to seven days. More time for Florida to watch — and worry
Two more days to prepare — or worry.
- BBC
CDC team falls sick probing Ohio train derailment
A team of CDC health investigators in East Palestine, Ohio, reported nausea, headaches and coughing.
- The State Journal-Register
Tornado touches down north of Springfield, damaging homes, businesses
The storm hit Sangamon County shortly before 6 p.m. Friday after moving through the Jacksonville area.