Long Island beachgoers allowed back in water after no shark sightings

Two confirmed shark sightings in just a single day, one in Lido Beach and another in Atlantic Beach have prompted officials on Long Island to play it safe and remove everyone from the water on Saturday.

Meet the rat hunters: Dogs join the fight against NYC’s rodent problem

Rats have been an issue in New York City for as long as it has been a city, and despite the best efforts, won’t go away. FOX 5 NY takes a look at how some dogs are returning to their rat-hunting roots to help rid the city of this pesky problem.

On the hunt for rats in NYC
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Rats have been an issue in New York City for as long as it has been a city, and despite the best efforts, won?t go away. FOX 5 NY takes a look at how some dogs are returning to their rat-hunting roots to help rid the city of this pesky problem.

8-year-old girl attacked by fox in N.J.

An 8-year-old was treated at a hospital after she was attacked by a fox in central New Jersey, police said.

8-year-old girl bitten by fox in New Jersey
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An 8-year-old was treated at a hospital after she was attacked by a fox in Essex County, police said.

Wildlife Conservation Society apologizes for putting man on display in Monkey House in 1906

The organization that runs New York's Bronx Zoo is apologizing for racism in the zoo's past, including putting Ota Benga, a central African man, on display in the Monkey House in 1906.

Raccoon goes swimming in backyard pool

A Toronto couple spotted a water-loving raccoon exploring their backyard pool. 

Rats on the move in NYC
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Rats are back on NYC's streets as the city opens to more outdoor eating.

More sharks spotted along south shore of Long Island

After a lifeguard reported seeing a large shark near shore, swimming was temporarily banned at several beaches.

Shark kills New York City woman swimming off coast of Maine

A woman was killed in an apparent shark attack off the coast of Maine, a rare occurrence that has only been recorded once before in the state by an unprovoked shark.

Tuba player performs for San Antonio Zoo hippos

The San Antonio Zoo shared a heartwarming video of a talented tuba player performing for their hippos.

Red squirrel launches itself at grey squirrel in viral photo

A photographer has captured a remarkable image of a red squirrel just before it attacks a grey squirrel for getting too close, British news agency South West News Service reports.

Monarto Safari Park welcomes birth of Southern White Rhinoceros calf

Staff at the Monarto Safari Park in South Australia welcomed the birth of a Southern White Rhinoceros calf on Wednesday, July 22.