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Moose breaks into Maine pizza parlor

PEBBLE BEACH, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 14: A deer is seen on the course during the second round of the 2019 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links on June 14, 2019 in Pebble Beach, California. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

A deadly deer disease is spreading. Could it strike people, too?

52 dogs, 53 puppies seized from New Hampshire kennel

orca off cape

Watch: Orca spotted in waters off Cape Cod June 10, 2019 | 8:59 AM

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This woman traveled to Maine for a lobster roll. Then a seagull stole it. June 9, 2019 | 11:06 AM

This Tuesday, June 4, 2019, image provided by National Weather Service radar shows a green mark that indicates a massive swarm of ladybugs over Southern California including Los Angeles and Orange County, left, with San Diego and Imperial County and the Mexican border at bottom. A huge blob that appeared on the National Weather Service's radar wasn't a rain cloud, but a massive swarm of ladybugs over Southern California. Meteorologist Joe Dandrea says the array of bugs appeared to be about 80 miles (129 kilometers) wide as it flew over San Diego Tuesday, June 4, 2019. (National Weather Service via AP)

That's not rain on radar. It's a massive swarm of ladybugs. June 5, 2019 | 9:25 PM

A North Carolina dad punched a shark ‘in the face five times’ to save his daughter, who lost a leg in the attack June 4, 2019 | 8:50 PM

A 3-pound Yorkie was 'thrown away like garbage' in Dorchester. Now he’s up for adoption. June 4, 2019 | 5:58 PM

Otto the otter at Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium in Kingsport, Tenn..

Visitors threw food into a Tennessee wildlife habitat. Now, a beloved otter is dead. June 3, 2019 | 10:28 AM

Senator Elizabeth Warren kisses her husband Bruce as he was introduced with their dog Bailey on stage as she made a stop at Manchester Community College where she spoke and greeted attendees.

'There’s something about a dog that just kinda grounds you in life' June 3, 2019 | 5:00 AM

Delta

An ‘emotional-support dog’ attacked him on a flight. He’s suing Delta and the owner. May 30, 2019 | 2:09 PM

Seals on Monomoy Island.

Is an 'invisible fence' the answer to preventing shark attacks on Cape Cod? May 30, 2019 | 9:30 AM

N.H. man bitten by rabid bat hiding between iPad and case May 30, 2019 | 9:24 AM

lynx in Maine

'They were making that weird noise, and I was like, ‘I better film this’' May 29, 2019 | 12:47 PM

Peabody woman charged after police find van filled with 22 dogs and a parrot in Connecticut May 29, 2019 | 11:20 AM

bear

'The bear opened the car door and she fought to shut it from inside' May 28, 2019 | 3:15 PM

Man killed by shark in Hawaii May 28, 2019 | 10:46 AM

Sit. Study. Fetch a bachelor's degree in dog training. May 27, 2019 | 12:07 PM

Close-up of one of the young anacondas, born via parthenogenesis at the New England Aquarium. They are each a little over 2 feet long and weigh about a half pound. MUST CREDIT: Handout courtesy of the New England Aquarium

'It's a completely unique and amazing reproductive strategy' May 24, 2019 | 6:15 PM

After shark attacks, is Cape Cod ready for tourist season? May 24, 2019 | 10:27 AM

More White Sharks in Maine

'They’re super close to shore whether I see them or not' May 24, 2019 | 5:00 AM

The ducklings rescued by Boston police.

A Boston duckling rescue, in 11 photos May 23, 2019 | 4:17 PM

A flamingo eyes a guest at SeaWorld Orlando, Friday, May 10, 2018. The flamingo flock at the theme park parades each morning from a backstage habitat to their onstage pond at the front of the park. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel via AP)

A child was skipping rocks at an Illinois zoo. Now a flamingo is dead. May 23, 2019 | 2:15 PM

5 dogs that mauled 14-year-old to death in Dighton will be euthanized May 23, 2019 | 12:39 PM

A Quincy police officer took in an orphaned baby opossum May 22, 2019 | 2:20 PM

Rehoboth teen mauled to death by dogs is laid to rest May 19, 2019 | 10:46 AM

Grumpy Cat

Grumpy Cat, internet celebrity with a piercing look of contempt, is dead at 7 May 17, 2019 | 9:44 PM

arlington bear

The Arlington bear has been relocated to western Mass. May 17, 2019 | 9:48 AM

Grumpy Cat has died May 17, 2019 | 8:25 AM

Pet owners put on alert after dogs are tortured and killed in Vermont May 16, 2019 | 2:28 PM

Wayward bull causes backups on I-495 in Norton May 13, 2019 | 5:53 PM

Woman escapes with cat from car that plunged into Blackstone River May 12, 2019 | 3:44 PM

FILE - In this May 15, 2017 file photo, ticks are displayed that were collected by South Street Veterinary Services in Pittsfield, Mass.

UMass hosts public forum on ticks, tick-borne disease May 11, 2019 | 11:33 AM