Elk watch high school football practice in in Gardiner, Montana | USA TODAY

A high school football team got a few extra cheerleaders on the sidelines when a gang of elk showed up to practice. RELATED: Bison herd thunders past tourists, shakes bridge in Yellowstone https://bit.ly/3RtaCFu » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh »…

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Monster mako shark lands in fishing boat in Maine, humans scramble | USA TODAY

The mako shark was measured, tagged and released back into the ocean. No humans or sharks were injured. RELATED: Watch these majestic sharks being their shark-y selves https://bit.ly/3xtIA5s » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and…

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Polar bears exploring green pastures in the Arctic is a rare sight | USA TODAY

Polar bears were seen roaming across fields of flowers and grass in the Arctic, an activity these creatures get to enjoy a few months out of the year. RELATED: San Diego Zoo gives penguin orthopedic shoes for foot condition https://bit.ly/3TtuQRF…

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Bird’s persistence pays off amidst school of fish | USA TODAY

Drone footage shows a hungry bird seeking a tasty snack within a school of fish off the coast of Southampton, New York. RELATED: Bald eagle goes through TSA security checkpoint https://bit.ly/3Kwj30U » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more…

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Friendly blue whale circles boaters in Newport Beach, California | USA TODAY

A massive blue whale was spotted cruising next to boaters in Newport Beach, California before circling the waters around them. RELATED: Gray whale blows ‘rainbow’ out of blowhole https://bit.ly/3QIl7V9 » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this…

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Jellyfish swarm take over a beach near Haifa Bay in Israel | USA TODAY

Scientists say climate change and pollution have contributed to a rise in the jellyfish population, creating a swarm in Haifa Bay, Israel. RELATED: Jellyfish swarm a teacher off the coast of Ireland https://bit.ly/3z9oGN5 » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh »…

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Watch these majestic sharks being their shark-y selves | USA TODAY

Get hooked on this shark compilation of epic proportions, featuring great whites, hammerheads, basking sharks, and more! RELATED: Sea turtle dodges tiger shark attack, manages to escape shark’s grasp https://bit.ly/3PJV0wI » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on…

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Owl stuck in soccer net in New Mexico freed | USA TODAY

The rescue of an owl tangled in a soccer net in New Mexico was caught on the animal service rescue officer’s bodycam. RELATED: Emu darts down Houston roadway after escaping from home https://bit.ly/3yVtipQ » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh »…

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Dolphins take playful joy ride off bow of whale | USA TODAY

A pod of bottlenose dolphins was seen “bow riding” a blue whale in Dana Point, California, in a beautiful and rare interaction. RELATED: The internet is obsessed with the feline ‘Phantom of the Opera’ https://bit.ly/3aqb5IZ » Subscribe to USA TODAY:…

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Sea turtle dodges tiger shark attack, manages to escape shark’s grasp | USA TODAY

A photographer caught an amazing fight for survival off the coast of Australia between a determined sea turtle and a fierce tiger shark. RELATED: First responders rescue curious fox with head stuck in a sewer grate https://bit.ly/3NROD9C » Subscribe to…

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