400-lb farm pig in Aurora, CO roams the city for three days Fred the pig caught after mischief rampage After numerous complaints of mischief in the city of Aurora, a 400lb (181kg) culprit has finally been caught loitering outside a shopping centre.
Officials say Fred, who dodged them for several days, is "always hungry" and "loves his belly scratches".
Aurora Animal Services knew they were looking for a pig, they were surprised at just how big he was.
It took about eight people and five hours to capture him. They now hope to find his forever home.
Never leave anything you don’t want stolen inside a parked car in Center City Philadelphia. Just steps from Pennsylvania Convention Center at 10th & Cherry Streets,woman had purse & backpack stolen after car window smashed by man & his lookout. Credit cards then used at Walmart
A good samaritan who went out of their way to save a platypus has been left hospitalised after being pierced by it's venomous spurs.
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Upon picking up the creature, she was immediately struck by the venomous spurs on his hind legs, injecting 'excruciating' venom into either side of her right hand.
Only male platypuses are armed with spurs, usually used to ward off others during mating season and to defend themselves when being attacked.
They are the only mammal that produces venom, and while not strong enough to kill a human, it causes horrific pain and swelling.
On Oct. 14, 2023, an annular solar eclipse will cross North, Central, and South America. Visible in parts of the United States, Mexico, and many countries in South and Central America, millions of people in the Western Hemisphere can experience this eclipse.
During an annular eclipse, it is never safe to look directly at the Sun without specialized eye protection designed for solar viewing. Review these safety guidelines to prepare for Oct. 14, 2023.
On Oct. 14, 2023, an annular solar eclipse will cross North, Central, and South America. Visible in parts of the United States, Mexico, and many countries in South and Central America, millions of people in the Western Hemisphere can experience this eclipse. During an annular eclipse, it is...
'Awesome': What the 2023 Ring of Fire eclipse looked like from the Nevada desert
The result was an annular eclipse, also known as a "Ring of Fire" eclipse for the thin band of the sun that remained visible around the moon. People across the town and surrounding area cheered and peered through specialized solar-viewing glasses, telescopes and camera equipment. The air chilled and the landscape slightly dimmed, having lost nearly all of the sun's rays.
The alpine section of Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park is temporarily closed to between Avalanche Creek and Jackson Glacier Overlook due to winter weather conditions, park officials announced Thursday. Currently, visitors can still access the road with motorized vehicles from the West Glacier entrance 15.5 miles to Avalanche, and from St. Mary on the east side 13.5 miles to Jackson Glacier.