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Golfers at Shukuza Golf Club in South Africa were surprised to see a martial eagle kill an impala on the golf course. The course is located in Kruger National Park.

Wildlife officials crafted plans to reintroduce wolves to the Colorado wild. In December 2023, the first five wolves were released.

Actor Sydney Sweeney endured a huntsman spider bite while filming 'Anyone But You.' The brave thespian is safe, but how dangerous are the arachnids?

The key takeaways of COP28 point to fuzziness and loopholes concerning fighting the climate crisis — though the conference's major climate deal provides a glimmer of hope.

The FDA issued a recall of Aviator Sundried Tomato Halves distributed by Global Veg Corp. The recall is due to "undeclared sulfites," which may be dangerous for people with sulfite sensitivity.

In the Gulf of Corinth, researchers spotted a dolphin with thumbs on both flippers. Find out whether this is common and how the dolphin's thumbs work.

A giant pliosaur skull has been excavated from a coastal cliffside in Dorset, England. Here’s what the bones of the prehistoric sea monster revealed.

Gatorland, a Florida theme park, announced the birth of an extremely rare leucistic alligator. Find out what makes these gators so unique.

In the U.S., Detroit, Mich., is the test site for a wireless charging road after similar roads have been built globally. Here's what to know.

Residents of Central Florida's "Space Coast" have been waking up at odd hours to house-shaking booms. SpaceX and Space Force say more are on the way.

Scientists have identified a solar system within the Milky Way 100 light-years away that features six planets moving in perfect synchrony.

The president of COP28, Sultan Al Jaber, made a controversial statement that reducing fossil fuels will not help in reaching future climate targets.

Three manatees have lived in captivity for decades. Allegations of inadequate shelter and mistreatment have prompted their transfer to another zoo.

Though the chances of getting fatally attacked by a shark are one in 3,748,067, the year 2023 has seen a handful of horrific incidents involving the apex predators.

Exercise and a healthy social life maintain our well-being as we age. One study shows being a dog parent seems to amplify those protective measures.

Wonka, a chicken with a crossed beak, was rescued from an egg farm in 2020, and her health has improved immensely since then.

Science says crabs feel pain, yet they are cruelly mishandled before a torturous demise. One video in a fish market shows crabs fighting for freedom.

Plentiful vegan options were promised at COP28, yet meat and dairy remain prevalent. Lobbyists allegedly plan to position meat as sustainable at the conference.

COP28, held in Dubai, is welcoming 70,000 delegates for the 2023 climate conference. Green Matters will keep you updated on notable attendees.

Thousands of cantaloupes were recalled starting in September 2023. Now, cases of salmonella have increased. Here's what to know.

With billions in funding, the proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements mandate removal of all lead pipes from U.S. water systems.

The chief executive of ADNOC, Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, will lead the COP28 climate talks despite allegations of his pushing oil interests.

A freighter ship departing from Canada and headed to Italy was stuck in the Detroit River. Here's what to know about the situation.

Acapulco was hit by a Category 5 hurricane in October 2023. In the wake of the storm, piles of garbage are causing concerns about a possible public health crisis.

Clean beauty brand Pacifica's charitable "One Typo = One Tree" campaign will feature holiday products with packaging typos. Little mistakes shouldn't create waste!

In Indonesia, a baby Sumatran rhino was just born at a sanctuary, which is another huge win for the critically endangered species.

Thanksgiving has been observed for over 400 years — but the true story behind the holiday is far more grim. Thanksgiving is bad for a number of reasons.

Peaches, plums, and nectarines sold in 2022 and 2023 are part of a fruit recall due to listeria. One person died and 10 were hospitalized from the contaminated fruit.

During protests held at two famous New York City museums, protesters from Extinction Rebellion demanded that the museums take a stand against climate change.

Late drug kingpin Pablo Escobar brought hippos to Colombia for his private zoo. Authorities struggle to decide what to do with the invasive species.

Kimba the lion escaped his enclosure at an Italian circus, prompting the town's mayor to call for circuses to end animal exploitation. Here's what happened to the escaped lion.

Stories are circulating the internet about a Mystic Monk Coffee scandal surrounding the brand and the Carmelite monks who produce it.

Thanks to climate problems like drought and storms in Spain two years in a row, olive oil supplies are down and prices are up.

Farmers in Scotland were able to rescue Fiona the sheep who had been stranded at the bottom of a cliff for at least two years. Now some aren't happy about her new accommodations.

What could the green liquid coming from city sewers have been? Social media users found a likely explanation for a weird occurrence.

Two Just Stop Oil protesters were arrested on Nov. 6, 2023, for vandalizing Diego Velázquez's "Rokeby Venus" painting.

A project to build 99 tiny homes in Canada is helping unhoused community members, but some critics say it's unhealthy for the residents to be so cut off from the rest of society.

In 2023, Tyson Foods recalled almost 30,000 pounds of chicken nuggets after metal was found in some patties. Here's what to know.

The Sankofa Centre is a multimedia library made of recycled plastic bottles, serving the children of Kokrobite, Ghana.

At least one child has died and others have been injured due to water bead toys like Orbeez. Now, a class action lawsuit has been filed against Orbeez by a group of parents.