Animals
A black bear wandered into a California library and ate the staff’s supplies, including honey. The animal inspected the shelves and left on its own.
The singer said goodbye to her dog Coco, who lived for more than 17 years. Grande called her love and presence unforgettable.
Thawing permafrost is washing metals into Alaska's rivers, changing their color and composition. The pollution threatens ecosystems and salmon.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani supported banning horse-drawn carriages in New York starting in June 2028. The Council may vote on the bill on October 22.
In Indonesia, eight orangutans were moved to a protected forest after fires on Borneo. Since August, 46 animals have been rescued.
In Arizona, contractors felled a 200-year-old cottonwood during construction of the border wall. Protesters had been trying to save the tree for more than 70 days.
The Kyiv Zoo has launched its seasonal pumpkin weekends. The residents of the hoofed-animal section are enjoying the gifts of autumn as part of environmental enrichment.
A man died at a zoo near Doncaster after entering the tiger enclosure. The animal was unharmed, and the park was closed for the rest of the weekend.
Twenty people, including three children, were killed and another 18 injured as a result of the Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia. Rescuers rescued a cat from the rubble.
The 19-year-old cat Larry underwent surgery to remove a cyst and returned to the government residence. He is gradually recovering and is once again wandering around the\r\nbuilding.
The Bank of England selected four animal species for the new series of banknotes following a vote by nearly 500,000 people. The design will be developed over several years.
On October 8 and 9, Ukraine will hold talks with its partners on strengthening defense. Zelenskyy reported on the consequences of Russian attacks.
In Odesa region, a shelter and a parking lot were damaged in a Russian attack. One dog was killed, another was injured, and 14 cars burned.
Employees of "Rivneoblenergo" spotted a hamster on a 35 kV power line. They lowered the wire to rescue the animal.
Ukrainian military forces struck a Russian Buk-M3, a base for attack UAVs, an electronic warfare station, telecommunications nodes and repair units.
Animals without food, water, medical treatment, or shelter may be suffering from abuse. This is punishable by up to 8 years of imprisonment.
On October 4, the world celebrates World Animal Day and begins UN World Space Week. Lesotho celebrates its independence, and the faithful honor the saints.
Warming waters and the recovery of the seal population have increased the food supply for sharks off Canada's coast. Scientists are not recording a sharp increase in their numbers.
Two new species of sea spiders have been discovered in the Salish Sea, one of which has red eyes, claws, and three lips. Researchers do not rule out further discoveries.
Karl Lagerfeld's inheritance will go to his assistant, godson, and former muse. Choupette will not inherit any money, but has financial support.
Russian strikes damaged residential buildings, port and railway infrastructure. There are casualties in Kyiv and Odesa Oblast.
The tourists sat on a sea turtle and held its hatchlings, filming it. After the incident gained widespread attention, they apologized, and police stopped them at the airport.
In the Russian Federation, bears killed at least 20 people in 11 regions. In Krasnoyarsk Krai, seven people died in September.
The female seal pup was named Sally in honor of Ukrainian rescuers. Another pup has already been born near the station—a male.
French-Russian actress Marina Vlady died at home surrounded by loved ones and animals. She was a laureate of the Cannes Film Festival.
China will send pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang to the Atlanta Zoo as a sign of friendship with the United States. This is part of "panda diplomacy."
On September 24, the world observes international environmental and medical awareness days, as well as national holidays in several countries. Believers commemorate Thecla of Iconium and Silvanus of Mount Athos.
A tropical turtle has laid eggs on the western coast of the United States for the first time in history. Scientists link this to the warming of ocean waters.
In Ukraine, Partisan Glory Day is observed, while around the world there are environmental and medical observances. Bulgaria and Mali celebrate their independence.
Near Damme, 2,810 archaeological fragments were found in 814 molehills. Among them was a brick gate dating from the 13th–14th centuries.