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Reno instructor suffers dozens of stitches after unusual Lake Tahoe otter attack

A Reno swim instructor was attacked by a wild otter while swimming on Lake Tahoe’s East Shore, requiring more than two dozen stitches. The five‑minute encounter was described as rare by responders, leaving her frightened to return to the water but hopeful she’ll swim again once healed.

1 month ago•Source: Yahoo

"Rare Six-Legged Gazelle Thrives in Israel's Negev Desert"

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0.685 min•2 years ago

"Rare Six-Legged Gazelle Thrives in Israel's Negev Desert"

A rare sighting of a mountain gazelle with two front legs growing out of its back in Israel's Negev Desert has been documented, marking the first known instance of the rare phenomenon of polymelia in this species. The discovery was made by Nir Leichter, an army reservist, who captured the unusual sight while stopping for coffee at HaBesor Stream in southern Israel.

via Haaretz