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Ilya, the Florida manatee that had drifted north to New Jersey, was returned to Florida by helicopter. --AP via nytimes.com

Oumbie, a British gorilla "stud," has successfully mated with two females upon his arrival -- officials hope he will reverse the zoo's population decline. --dailymail.co.uk

Folk musician Taylor Mitchell, was hiking alone in a Canadian national park when she was attacked by a coyote and killed. --latimes.com

A wallaby in Minnesota that had been missing for several weeks, was found dead, likely due to liver failure. --startribune.com

An Oregon wildlife park has been running an elephant car wash, prompting criticism from PETA. --AP via seattlepi.com

A Kentucky couple is suing a neighboring animal shelter because the barking is too persistent. --wkyt.com