Friday, March 31, 2017

Alligator tied to tree in Snapper Village

Residents of a Miami neighborhood, called Snapper Village, reportedly tie a stray alligator to a tree while waiting for animal control. The reptile is suspected of eating local pets. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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East meets West at Sotheby's Hong Kong curiosities preview

A mixture of natural and man-made items from different time periods and places are previewed by Sotheby's ahead of their Hong Kong auction. (ROUGH CUT - No reporter narration)

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Thursday, March 30, 2017

French artist attempts to hatch eggs

Performance artist Abraham Poincheval will sit on eggs for up to 26 days in an effort to hatch them in an art museum in Paris.

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Poop and fish guts for the win

A 12-year-old Alaska boy wins the 42nd Odor-Eaters National Rotten Sneaker Contest with some unconditional methods. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Virginia's 'Dr. Doolittle' gives amputated animals new lease on life

From a miniature pony to goats, dogs and other animals, Derrick Campana fashions prosthetics that use non-invasive techniques that can help them walk again. Gavino Garay reports.

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Chicago hair stylists get trained in abuse counseling

Around 150 cosmetologists gathered in Chicago Sunday to take an hour-long class on domestic violence, which is now a requirement for anyone in Illinois who wants a license to practice. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Monday, March 27, 2017

Fashion trending footwear made from recycled water bottles

A San Francisco start-up is embracing environmental sustainability and cashing in with a line of woman's shoes made of recycles water bottles. Ben Gruber has more.

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Amputee man adopts amputee dog

An amputee dog has been adopted in the California bay area by an amputee man, allowing man and dog to put their best foot forward. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Labrador Retriever still America's top dog

Smart, friendly and easy to clean, the Labrador Retriever was named the American Kennel Club's most popular canine house pet for the 26th consecutive year.

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Tuesday, March 21, 2017

A bus that breaks global period taboos

In many parts of the world, menstruating women are stigmatised and ostracised. A double-decker bus travelling across the UK hopes to encourage boys and girls to have open and honest discussions about that time of the month.

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Scientists finally figure out why pandas are black & white

Biologists in California say they've figured out why the most loveable bears in the world are black and white, as Ben Gruber reports.

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INSIGHT: Biker breaks snow speed record.

French downhill mountain biker beats world speed record on snow

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Monday, March 20, 2017

Exhibit features mummies from Egypt and Peru

An exhibition exploring the history of mummies from Egypt and Peru opens at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Thursday, March 16, 2017

Jack Russell faceplants during Crufts

Jack Russell Olly can't control his excitement during agility round at Crufts dog show. Rough Cut - no reporter narration.

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New polar bear cub emerges from den

A polar bear cub born in captivity steps out of den for the first time. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Miami the Spaniel crowned Best in Show

An American Cocker Spaniel named Afterglow Miami Ink has won the top prize at Britain's Crufts dog show in Birmingham on Sunday (March 12). Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Monday, March 13, 2017

Firefighters blown back by explosion: video

An explosion that drove two Palm Beach firefighters back from a blaze they were fighting has been caught on video. Officials at the Palm Beach County Fire Rescue released the dramatic images on Wednesday. Rough cut (No reporter narration).

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Thursday, March 9, 2017

Berlin's famed polar bear cub Fritz dies

Four-month-old polar bear cub Fritz, heir to Knut, has died from liver inflammation at Germany's Tierpark zoo.

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Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Thai vets remove 915 coins from sea turtle

A hoard of coins has been surgically removed from a sea turtle in Thailand, after she had swallowed the items thrown into her pool for good luck.

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Three Brooklyn women at same nursing home celebrate 100 years of life

Centenarians at the same Brooklyn nursing home -- Lucille Price, 100, Sophia Smith, 101, and Grace Marie Baker, 102 -- hold a joint celebration to mark over a century of living. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Monday, March 6, 2017

'Dobby' the baby giraffe standing tall after plasma boost

Denver zoo's unexpected baby giraffe 'Dobby' had trouble nursing and was not getting enough infection-fighting protein but, thanks to a transfusion of plasma Sunday, her levels are back to normal. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Guests work out amidst masterpieces at the Metropolitan Museum

Patrons run through New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art with two trainers to admire art while working up a sweat. Elly Park reports.

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Friday, March 3, 2017

Thousands of daffodils light up night by St Paul's Cathedral

A garden made up of 2,100 handmade daffodils has sprung up in the shadows of St Paul's Cathedral in London. Edward Baran reports.

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Eeeek!; mouse-on-board brings travel trouble for BA flight

A mouse caused a four-hour delay for passengers aboard a British Airways flight bound for San Francisco from London on Wednesday, with passengers having to change planes while officials scoured the orginal plane in search of the roaming rodent. Colette Luke reports.

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Thursday, March 2, 2017

Animal activists take aim at Japan's owl cafes

Owls are the latest cafe attraction in Japan, where the animals are considered lucky. But some activists are trying to get these cafes closed down, saying the living conditions can cross the line into abuse. Eve Johnson reports.

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Croatian island celebrates legendary victory over pirates

Carnival festivities on a remote Croatian island celebrate a legendary victory over attacking pirates. Edward Baran reports.

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Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Seal named after Patriots player re-released into wild

A rehabilitated seal named Trey, after New England Patriots defensive end Trey Flowers, is released back into the ocean by the NFL star. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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