Did a Video Show a Fox Suckling Koalas Orphaned by Australia Fires?
A viral video was heartwarming enough without the wildly false framing added to it.
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Are Wombats Inviting Animals Into Their Burrows to Escape Australia Fires?
Gather 'round to hear the tale of the wombat hero ... or at least the wombat's big burrow.
Were 10,000 Camels Scheduled to Be Killed in Australia Amid Water Shortages?
Multiple websites and social media memes lamented a population-control strategy announced by authorities in South Australia amid drought and extreme heat in January 2020.
Is This a 3-Horned Ankole Cow in Uganda?
Ankole cattle are known for their over-sized horns.
Are Praying Mantis Eggs Commonly Found on Christmas Trees?
We'll say this: The praying mantis is not preying on humans in any way.
Do Sea Otters Rape Baby Seals?
“This woman told me otters rape baby seals,” comedian Michelle Wolfe said in a recent standup set.
Are Koalas ‘Functionally Extinct’ Due to Bushfires in Australia?
An outdated claim that was widely questioned in the first place went viral amid emotional news.
Is This ‘Unicorn Puppy’ Real?
We'll decide this one by flipping a coin: tails or ... tails?
Is This a Carp with a Human Face?
With fishes — and with humans — looks can be deceiving.
Can Wolf Eel Bite and Poison You After It’s Been Decapitated?
The postmortem muscle spasms of the wolf eel are a scary sight to behold.
Can the Snakehead Fish Survive on Land?
An invasive species of fish is causing problems for wildlife officials in Georgia.
Are Brown Recluse Spiders Hiding in Amazon Delivery Boxes?
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The basketball legend's death stunned the world.
Were Nazi Remains Found in the Stomach of a Giant Catfish?
Large fish are not a practical substitute for museums.
Is Al Roker Leaving the ‘Today’ Show?
"Today" show fans have been anxious that the popular co-host is leaving.
Were 30 Marines Just Killed in a Helicopter Crash?
A years-old news story recirculated in the wake of another deadly helicopter crash.
Did Pelosi Use $15,000 Worth of Pens to Sign Articles of Impeachment?
The tradition of using multiple pens to sign important legislation, and then giving those pens to the people involved, has been practiced by politicians for decades.