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This is the hilarious moment a group of fishermen reeling in a bass in Bighorn Lake, Montana in August are interrupted by a bear, who swims up to their fish and steals it.
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The TelegraphNet zero ‘monstrosities’ threaten to scar Loch Ness ‘until the next ice age’
They have survived for millions of years, but Scotland’s remotest and wildest highland lakes are now under threat.
- Sky News
Robert F Kennedy Jr says he is being investigated for chopping head off dead whale with chainsaw
Former US presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr has said he is being investigated for cutting off the head of a dead whale with a chainsaw. Speaking during a campaign event for Donald Trump in Glendale, Arizona, RFK Jr said: "I received a letter from the National Marine Fisheries Institute saying that they were investigating me for collecting a whale specimen 20 years ago." The 70-year-old did not go into detail about the decapitation of the whale, but his daughter previously described how he had used a chainsaw to cut the head off a dead whale 30 years ago.
- The Guardian
How the west’s wellness industry is driving Ethiopia’s frankincense trees towards extinction
As rich westerners fuel demand for the ancient fragrance, a lucrative race for the resin is killing the trees but leaving little of the trade’s profit for those gathering it
- The Telegraph
Labour accused of double standards over Africa gas pipeline
The Government has been accused of double standards for opening the door to a fossil fuel pipeline in Africa despite banning new licences for oil and gas production at home.
- PA Media: UK News
Octopus boss: Energy firms should give cash to people losing winter fuel payment
Greg Jackson vowed to fill ‘grey area’ of vulnerable customers losing support, while also calling for sweeping energy market reform.
- SWNS
I lived on one of Australia’s islands for FREE - only working 24 hours a week
An adventure-seeking woman has told how she lived for free on a 'heavenly' island off the coast of Australia - only working 24 hours a week. Sirirat Nensewicz, 27, stayed on the 18-acre Pumpkin Island in the Great Barrier off the coast of Queensland for two months. She would only work 24 hours a week, cleaning, gardening, and bar-tending around the island's eco-resort in return for free accommodation. Sirirat says she spent the rest of her time "laying in a hammock and swimming" on the island which has pristine beaches and amazing marine wildlife. The solo traveller said she would spend AU$400 (£200) a month - only forking out for her groceries and phone bill.
- Eastern Daily Press
Man fined nearly £1,000 after being linked to fly-tipped waste
A Walsoken man has been fined almost £1,000 after an investigation linked fly-tipped waste - including a vacuum cleaner and a gas cylinder - back to him.
- Yahoo News UK
Neighbours of 'Britain's best beach' say it is being 'mined for profit' as tonnes of sand is removed and sold
Locals in Hayle, Cornwall, have accused authorities of 'mining for profit' as tonnes of sand from the beach are removed and sold to local companies.
- The Telegraph
BP to launch $2bn sale of onshore wind business amid green energy retreat
BP is plotting a $2bn (£1.5bn) sale of its American onshore wind energy business as the oil giant backtracks on its green energy ambitions after an investor revolt.
- Swindon Advertiser
Spider season is here: the 22 species you're likely to find in your home
See the 22 spiders that are commonly found in homes across the UK and when you might start to see more of them.
- The Daily Beast
RFK Jr. Cries ‘Witch Hunt’ Over Whale Carcass Federal Probe
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he is being investigated for chainsawing off and collecting the head of a whale carcass in the early aughts. During a campaign event on Saturday for Donald Trump, the former independent presidential candidate said he “received a letter from the National Marine Fisheries Institute” shortly after endorsing Trump informing him of the probe.“This is all about the weaponization of our government against political opponents,” he added, telling the crowd that he had responded
- Bournemouth Echo UK
Fisherman ordered to pay more than £9,000 after breaching regulations
A fisherman has been ordered to pay costs and fines totalling more than £9000 after breaching regulations.
- The Independent
New ‘Grumpy’ fish species discovered in Red Sea
The rare red fish looks perpetually unhappy and sports some serious canines
- The Guardian
Kyiv’s botanical garden staring at disaster as Russia targets Ukraine’s energy sector
Destruction of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure puts botanical garden’s rare and exotic species in danger
- FTW Outdoors
8 Moo Deng photos of the adorable baby pygmy hippo that's become a TikTok star
Chances are that you've seen Moo Deng on TikTok. And wi
- ABC News
Animal rights group calls for release of Argentina's last captive orca
Animal rights activists are calling for the release of an orca who has been living in Argentina's largest aquarium for over 30 years. The orca named Kshamenk, pronounced Shamenk, is the last captive orca in all of Latin America, living in Buenos Aires' Mundo Marino aquarium since his rescue in 1992. Recently, viral drone footage showing Kshamenk lying almost motionless in his small concrete pool has brought renewed attention to the fate of the lone orca, with thousands around the world calling for him to be released from captivity.
- Wales Online
Council chiefs respond to question about 'clear dissatisfaction' over changes to waste collection
Cabinet is 'committed to making informed decisions', says councillor leading the waste service overhaul
- Daily Echo
Surprise as dolphins spotted off Hampshire beach
Dolphins were spotted swimming in the water at Barton-on-Sea beach
- The Guardian
Deadly avian flu strain could enter Australia via thieving migratory birds, scientists warn
Birds practising kleptoparasitism – harassing each other until they drop their saliva-covered food – seen as ‘plausible pathway’ for arrival of H5N1
- Echo
'Smart bins' which tell crews when they're full could be unveiled in Basildon
“SMART bins” which automatically notify waste crews when they are full and need emptying could be unveiled in Basildon