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What a croc — of influencer sh-t. A self-anointed American wildlife wrangler known as “The Real Tarzann” is facing massive backlash — and a possible fine — after uploading a controversial video of ...

Permian Resources Corp is an independent oil and natural gas company focused on generating outsized returns to stakeholders through the responsible acquisition, optimization and development of oil and ...

In September 2025, a video that appeared to show an adult gorilla hitting a crocodile in the face with a club to free a baby gorilla from the crocodile's jaws was seen by millions across social media.

A five-meter-long saltwater crocodile, known as "Big John," was found decapitated and tangled in a fishing net in late July. The unusual nature of the reptile's death sparked an investigation, with ...

(The Center Square) – Methane emissions intensity for upstream oil and natural gas operations in the Permian Basin declined by more than 50% in two years, according to an analysis by S&P Global ...

Odessa Permian played Plano Aug. 30 in the 5th Annual Jerry Jones Classic in Frisco. The high school is known for being the school featured in the 2004 movie "Friday Night Lights." / Cody Thorn The ...

Plano's Bradley Brown holds up the winning 'trophy' at the Jerry Jones Classic after a 27-17 win over Odessa Permian on Saturday in Frisco. / Cody Thorn The 5th Annual Jerry Jones Classic, presented ...

An Australian celebrity crocodile wrangler was found guilty Friday of lying to police and seeking to falsify flight records more than three years after a fatal helicopter crash. A jury convicted Matt ...

The Lacoste crocodile logo was made in honor of founder René Lacoste’s nickname as a tennis player, and the French apparel brand’s codes prohibits it from being messed with. For the U.S. Open, though, ...

Maria Azzurra Volpe is a Newsweek Life & Trends reporter based in London, U.K. Her focus is reporting on everyday life topics and trending stories. She has covered Pet Care and Wildlife stories ...

A Plano student runs the flag across the field as the team comes out before kickoff against Plano East in a District 6-6A football game at John Clark Stadium in Plano on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. Stewart ...