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Python swallows woman whole in Indonesia

A missing woman was found eaten alive by a massive python after locals cut her body out of the snake in Indonesia. Farida, 45, went missing on Thursday night. Her body was discovered inside the reticulated python Friday by her husband and residents of Kalempang village in South Sulawesi province, a local official said, according to AFP. The search for …

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Viral dog trend explodes on social media, plus 4 sisters are crowned valedictorian and more hot headlines

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Critically endangered whale seen off California coast: 'Every sighting is incredibly valuable to us'

An extremely rare sighting has occurred off the coast of California and biologists say they are thrilled by the discovery. A North Pacific right whale was spotted near Point Reyes by a marine wildlife team that was in the Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary, Jenna Malek, North Pacific right whale recovery coordinator and marine mammal specialist, told …

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The truth about 'zombie cicadas': 'The fungus can do some nefarious things'

This year, two “broods” of cicadas are emerging at the same time – and with them, reports of a mysterious fungus that is causing cicadas to become “zombies” who display abnormal sexual behaviors. But is there anything to worry about? Is this really happening? Is “Dawn of the Dead: Cicadas” on the horizon? Fox News Digital spoke to several experts …

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New study reveals how humans harnessed the lineage of ancient horses, scientists say

The horse transformed human history – and now scientists have a clearer idea of when humans began to transform the horse. Around 4,200 years ago, one particular lineage of horse quickly became dominant across Eurasia, suggesting that’s when humans started to spread domesticated horses around the world, according to research published Thursday in the journal Nature. There was something special …

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The Joro spider is spreading in the US, but it's not the invasive species we have to worry about

A large, brightly colored invasive species called the Joro spider is on the move in the United States. Populations have been growing in parts of the South and East Coast for years, and many researchers think it’s only a matter of time before they spread to much of the continental U.S. But spider experts say we shouldn’t be too worried …

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Woman's 2023 death was first fatal black bear attack on a human in California history, officials say

A woman found dead last year in a mountain community was the victim of the first documented fatal black bear attack on a human in California, authorities said. The death occurred in Downieville, a tiny town in the Sierra Nevada, two hours northeast of the state capital, Sacramento TV station KCRA reported Wednesday. TEEN MIRACULOUSLY SURVIVES BEAR ATTACK AFTER BROTHER …

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Ocean-born fish seen swimming in Kansas River for first time in a decade: 'Fascinating species'

A group of wildlife biologists recently made a rare discovery after finding a fish thousands of miles away from where it was spawned. The Aquatic Invasive Species Crew from the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) were at the Kansas River in search of an invasive species when they stumbled upon the unexpected – the American eel. The KDWP …

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'No need to be afraid' of 'venomous flying spiders,' expert says

Reports of “venomous flying spiders” poised to invade the United States may seem scary to some, but multiple spider experts told Fox News Digital this week that, while there’s cause for concern, there is no threat to humans or pets. The Joro spider, an invasive species originally from Asia, was first officially sighted in the United States about 10 years …

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Texas public works department removes 12-foot alligator with grapple truck: 'Great grab'

What happens when animal control and a public works department come together to remove a massive reptile? A grapple truck gets involved. The City of Mont Belvieu in Texas recruited Public Works to remove a 12-foot-long alligator that was found in a ditch along Eagle Drive, the city’s Facebook page posted. FLORIDA OFFICERS ‘ARREST’ NUISANCE ALLIGATOR AT 104-YEAR-OLD WOMAN’S HOME …

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