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Horror moment man chased down street and attacked by bear
Horror moment man chased down street and attacked by bearFootage released by authorities shows the bear bursting into the Fukushima Steel Works compound, pursuing an employee near the entrance. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Ciaran McGrath, Senior News Reporter 09:44, Wed, Jun 3, 2026 Updated: 09:48, Wed, Jun 3, 2026 CCTV shows man being attacked by bear at Fukushima Steel Works window.scr...
This Rugged New York Heron Is Suddenly Facing Extinction. Why?
Black-crowned night herons could go the way of the passenger pigeon, vanishing from the city. Why remains a mystery.
Noted Surrey colony of at-risk swifts destroyed during nesting season
Campaigners say builders’ demolition of nest site highlights weak protection of wildlife from developmentA building that was a noted nesting site for swifts, among the UK’s most at-risk birds, has been demolished during the nesting season, highlighting significant weaknesses in the protection of wildlife from development, campaigners say.Contractors for the housebuilder Hill Group carried out the demolition of Regent House near Dorking station in Surrey over the last few weeks, during the nestin...
Beloved Welsh zoo with 174 animals closed forever after 27 years now reclaimed by nature
The once-famous wildlife park now sits completely derelict and abandoned, reclaimed by Mother Nature, but still vividly fresh in people’s memories.
Man is arrested for throwing five kittens out of his car while driving down interstate
Man is arrested for throwing five kittens out of his car while driving down interstateSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ANNA WRIGHT, US REPORTER Published: 06:58, 3 June 2026 | Updated: 06:58, 3 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Frog and puffin among animals that could replace Churchill on notes - full list
The shortlist also includes a fox, an owl, a dolphin and a curlew
Watch: Man attacked by bear at steel works in Japan
The bear, who injured four people in the attack on Tuesday, remains on the loose within the factory compound.
Puffin and bumblebee among 18 creatures shortlisted to feature on banknotes
The Bank of England is asking the public which animals should appear on future banknotes.
Puffins, dolphins and bumblebees in running to feature on new UK banknotes
Bank of England says updated imagery will celebrate native wildlife while bolstering anti-counterfeit featuresPuffins, dolphins and bumblebees are among the wildlife that could feature on new banknotes in the UK as the Bank of England announces its shortlist.There has been controversy over the decision, with figures including Nigel Farage criticising the Bank for, he claimed, wanting to replace Winston Churchill with a beaver. The Conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch, said it was “a silly thing to...
Extremely dangerous snapping turtle found at popular woodland
Staff at Penllergare Valley Woods issued a warning as it worked to bring the creature to safety
A Stray Dog Became a Cultural Symbol in Brazil. Now, Mexico Is Claiming It.
To Brazilians, the ubiquitous caramel-colored mutts are a national icon. But a Mexican state has adopted them as its own homegrown symbol.
Female dolphins remember who is aggressive when choosing a mating partner, research shows
Researchers observed unavailable female dolphins – those that were older, or with calves – did not show the same avoidant behaviourGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFemale dolphins identify males by their unique calls and keep track of their past behaviour, choosing to avoid the most aggressive males during mating season, new research suggests.Bottlenose dolphin society is complex, and male and female dolphins often know each other for decades, said Prof Stephanie King,...
Birds masturbate, and that’s perfectly normal
mycteria/ShutterstockFor captive animals, engaging in natural behaviour is a pillar of the animal welfare framework. But when it comes to sex, one important behaviour has been largely ignored, and sometimes even punished: masturbation. Solo sex is surprisingly common across the animal kingdom. It is well documented in primates. Tortoises are surprisingly vocal during their solo lovemaking endeavours, if not very graceful. Camels masturbate by rubbing their penises in the sand and porcupines ma...
Vets welcome data indicating fall in UK popularity of flat-faced dog breeds
Royal Kennel Club figures show significant declines in registrations of French bulldogs, bulldogs and pugsSquashed-face dogs including pugs and French bulldogs are declining in popularity, data suggests, with experts hopeful the trend reflects a growing awareness of the health problems such breeds face.According to breed registration statistics from the UK’s Royal Kennel Club (RKC), there were 1,400 registrations of French bulldogs in the first three months of 2026 – a 37% drop compared with the...
Bear Attack Leaves 4 Injured In North Japan
The bear was first spotted in a car parts factory, prompting an emergency call explaining that "employees had been bitten".
Gardeners beware: slugs returning after dry weather to threaten strawberries
Wetter weather expected to bring surge of slugs out of hiding, just as strawberries experience bumper early crop Entomologists in England are expecting a surge in slugs coming out of hiding to munch the nation’s strawberry plants after weeks of sun followed by wetter weather has caused a bumper crop.The Royal Horticultural Society is bracing for a surge in inquiries from its 625,000 members, who write in with their garden gripes. Workers at the RHS have also noticed a spate of slugs in the chari...
Bear goes on rampage in Japan, injuring 4 people
World Bear rampages through 2 factories and a residential area in Japan, injuring 4 people Updated on: June 2, 2026 / 7:30 AM EDT / CBS/AFP Add CBS News on Google A bear attack left four people injured in two factories and a residential area in northern Japan's Fukushima on Tuesday, police and media reports said.A record 13 people were killed by bears in Japan last year, and there has been a jump in sightings as the animals emerge hungry from hibernation."A bear-related human injury incident......
'He's causing havoc': Parrot loose in Inverness blamed for damage to cars
'He's causing havoc': Parrot loose in Inverness blamed for damage to cars4 days agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAngus ChisholmThe parakeet has been seen in Inverness since FebruaryA parrot is being blamed for causing hundreds of pounds worth of damage to cars in an Inverness suburb. The bird - a type of parrot called a parakeet - has been seen flying around the Lochardil area of the city since February this year. And local residents say they regularly see it pecking at window seals and win...
Shark bites off woman's leg, a day after boy, 11, also lost a limb in a similar attack at nearby Brazilian beach
Shark bites off woman's leg, a day after boy, 11, also lost a limb in a similar attack at nearby Brazilian beachSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy NATALIA PENZA and SABRINA PENTY, FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 09:22, 2 June 2026 | Updated: 09:24, 2 June 2026 e-mail View comments
A false widow spider bit me in my car - I'll never ignore a cobweb again
Adrian Martel began feeling an itch on the left side of his chest that developed into a bump