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California Zoo Rescues Escaped Black Bear Safely

A remarkable wildlife rescue operation unfolded at a California zoo as staff successfully tranquillised and returned a 300-pound black bear that had briefly escaped its enclosure, with no injuries to animals or visitors.

Bear attack kills mushroom picker in Slovakia

A 57-year-old man from Belarus was brutally killed by a brown bear while mushroom picking in Slovakia's Demänovská Valley, marking the first fatal bear attack in the country's modern history.

Kyoto tourist tax increases coming in 2026

Kyoto announces significant tourist tax increases starting 2026, with new accommodation fees and city tax adjustments aimed at managing overtourism and preserving cultural heritage.

Japan's new tourist tax affects Australian travellers

Japan introduces controversial ¥1,000 tourist tax for all international visitors starting 2025. Discover how this new fee will affect Australian travellers and what it means for your next holiday to the Land of the Rising Sun.

1,200lb bear with broken jaw wins Fat Bear Week

In an astonishing victory, a massive brown bear weighing approximately 1,200lbs has been crowned the winner of Fat Bear Week 2024 at Alaska's Katmai National Park, triumphing despite sporting a significant jaw injury.

Japan's vending machines crippled by cyber attack

A sophisticated cyber attack has crippled Japan's iconic vending machine network, leaving millions unable to purchase drinks as major suppliers Asahi and Suntory struggle to restore operations.

BA launches direct London-Kitakyushu Japan flights

British Airways announces exciting new direct flights from London Heathrow to Kitakyushu, Japan starting April 2025, offering travellers unprecedented access to Kyushu's cultural treasures and natural wonders.

Bear Killed After Attacking 90-Year-Old in US Store

A 90-year-old woman was viciously attacked by a black bear inside a Dollar General store in the US. The shocking incident, which unfolded in a populated area, ended with police forced to euthanise the animal. Read the full story of this rare and frighteni

Terrifying Bear Attacks Caught on Camera: Survival Stories

Shocking footage emerges of brutal bear maulings, including a victim dragged naked and a zoo worker's narrow escape from a polar bear. These harrowing encounters reveal the raw power of nature's most fearsome predators.

Yellowstone Hiker Mauled in Grizzly Bear Attack

A dramatic survival story emerges from Yellowstone as a hiker fights off a protective female grizzly bear in a terrifying attack, highlighting the critical importance of bear safety protocols in the wild.

Fatal Bear Attack in Arkansas Claims Life, Injures Another

A devastating bear mauling in rural Arkansas has resulted in one fatality and severe injuries to another, marking an extremely rare fatal bear attack in state history. Wildlife officials are investigating the tragic incident.

Japan Struck by its Most Powerful Tornado in Recorded History

In an unprecedented meteorological event, Japan's Shizuoka prefecture has been struck by the most powerful tornado in the nation's recorded history. The colossal F5 twister carved a path of destruction, causing widespread damage and multiple casualties, m

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