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Albert The Alligator’s Owner Sues State To Get His Pet Back
The owner of Albert The Alligator wants his alligator back. He's suing New York state after government agents raided his house and took the alligator away. The owner, Tony Cavallaro, filed a lawsuit against the New York Department of Environmental Conservation. He previously kept Albert in a $120,000 pen inside of his home. According to the owner, he applied for a dangerous animal license several years before the raid.
Depressed Bear Makes Motorists Sad: "Looks Like He Needs A Hug"
It turns out that even the bears get the blues sometimes. This depressed bear has pulled at the heartstrings of several passing motorists. Everyone has bad days — even animals apparently. According to the New York Post, bystanders saw a bear on the side of a road in Florida....
'Naked & Afraid: Last One Standing' Survivalists Eat Seeds From Elephant Poop In Gag Inducing Video
Okay, I hope this is a safe space. Because if the call of a true survivalist is eating food from elephant poop, then I don't think I have what it takes to be a true survivalist. Sorry, y'all, I'll go put my resignation in now. Just kidding, y'all are stuck with me — at least for the foreseeable future. That's exactly what some Naked & Afraid: Last One Standing survivalists did during an episode.
Michigan Firefighters Rescue Kitten Stuck In Car Muffler In Adorable Video
As a pet owner, I'm well aware that animals sometimes get themselves trapped in the strangest of places. But this kitten trapped in a car muffler has to take the cake. Fortunately, Michigan firefighters came to this kitten's rescue when it got itself caught in a car muffler. Its entire head was stuck inside of the car machinery.
Tornadoes Are Becoming A Bigger Threat To Homes, And We Only Have Ourselves To Blame
Does it seem like tornadoes are becoming a bigger and bigger threat? It hasn't been uncommon this year to turn on the news to see a trail of devastation. It's not just you. Tornado researchers say that tornadoes are becoming a bigger threat to homes than they previously were. It's all thanks to an increase in urban development and change in weather patterns.
Rattlesnake Cam Shows Inside Massive Mega-Den Of Snakes Via Live Feed
If you've ever wanted to see rattlesnakes but were concerned about getting bit then you're in the right place. Check out this rattlesnake cam to see the snakes from the comfort of your own home without having the snakes in your own home. Researchers at California Polytechnic State University in...
Paris Mayor Jumps In Seine River Amid E. Coli Concerns
As concerns of E. Coli in the Seine River have ramped up, Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo took to the waters to push back against the negative press. The prominent politician finally took a swim in the long-polluted Seine River on Wednesday. According to the NY Post, Hidalgo has insisted the river is safe for next week's Summer Olympics. The river is set to host all three triathlon events, as well as marathon swimming.
Rare 1-In-30 Million Lobster Accidentally Shipped To Red Lobster
One diner almost had a very rare meal indeed. A rare 1-in-30 million lobster almost ended up in the pot after someone accidentally shipped the crustacean to Red Lobster. The lobster is orange-colored thanks to a very rare genetic mutation. However, that almost didn't save it from ending up on one hungry diner's plate at Red Lobster.
158 lightning strikes in Tahoe National Forest cause more fires as crews battle blaze
The U.S. Forest Service issued what it called the final incident update for the Royal Fire in Tahoe National Forest. According to Tuesday's announcement, crews contained 95% of the fire, but the forest will remain closed due to safety concerns. In the statement, the Forest Service said that officials received...
Florida Man Jumps In Ocean To Prevent Girlfriend And Police Accessing His Phone
Would you rather jump into the ocean or let your girl access your phone? A Florida man refused to let his girlfriend and the police access his, so he fled by jumping into the ocean. The man was on his boat with his girlfriend when the incident happened. The Florida...
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