Deadly bird flu returns to Midwest earlier than expected after lull
The highly pathogenic disease was detected in a commercial turkey flock in western Minnesota, officials said. It was the first in the Midwest since an infection in Indiana on June 9.
The highly pathogenic disease was detected in a commercial turkey flock in western Minnesota, officials said. It was the first in the Midwest since an infection in Indiana on June 9.
See the invasive Australian crawfish discovered in Texas
Texas wildlife officials said they don't know when the invasive crayfish were first introduced or how far they have spread, but "they can have a negative effect on local species and biodiversity."
Texas wildlife officials said they don't know when the invasive crayfish were first introduced or how far they have spread, but "they can have a negative effect on local species and biodiversity."
See it, stomp it, squish it! Fighting the invasive spotted lanternfly
When Stephen Nixon recently noticed a “beautiful” spotted lanternfly by his bag as he skateboarded in Brooklyn, he heeded the request of city officials: He stomped on it.
When Stephen Nixon recently noticed a “beautiful” spotted lanternfly by his bag as he skateboarded in Brooklyn, he heeded the request of city officials: He stomped on it.
Great white shark encounters are increasing due to climate change
Scientists say that rising water temperatures due to climate change are allowing juvenile sharks to expand their territory.
Scientists say that rising water temperatures due to climate change are allowing juvenile sharks to expand their territory.
Over 20 great white shark sightings reported off Cape Cod this week, forcing beach closures
Shark activity along the beaches of the U.S. Northeast has increased in recent years amid a rising seal population and conservation efforts, experts say.
Shark activity along the beaches of the U.S. Northeast has increased in recent years amid a rising seal population and conservation efforts, experts say.
Invasive spotted lanternfly found in Loudoun County
Officials in Loudoun County, Virginia are reminding residents to be on the lookout for the spotted lanternfly, an invasive species of insect that can wreak havoc on plant life and cause issues for property owners.
Officials in Loudoun County, Virginia are reminding residents to be on the lookout for the spotted lanternfly, an invasive species of insect that can wreak havoc on plant life and cause issues for property owners.
'The world lost a beautiful, faith-filled soul': Colorado boy remembered after deadly rattlesnake bite
It’s been an arduous journey to surrender for Lindsey Currat. The Colorado mother prayed for five days under the care of trauma doctors, begging God to give her son back, heal him and perform a miracle.
It’s been an arduous journey to surrender for Lindsey Currat. The Colorado mother prayed for five days under the care of trauma doctors, begging God to give her son back, heal him and perform a miracle.
Visitors to world's tallest tree could face $5,000 fine, up to 6 months in jail
Park officials say increased visitors to Hyperion in Northern California have resulted in “degradation of the tree’s base,” trash and human waste in the surrounding area, and more issues.
Park officials say increased visitors to Hyperion in Northern California have resulted in “degradation of the tree’s base,” trash and human waste in the surrounding area, and more issues.
Video captures 'endless river of bats' pouring from cave in Mexico
According to a tourism website, the cave is known locally as "Cueva de Los Murciélagos," which translates to "Cave of the Bats,"
According to a tourism website, the cave is known locally as "Cueva de Los Murciélagos," which translates to "Cave of the Bats,"
Watch: Breaching whale jumps out of ocean and lands on top of a Massachusetts fishing boat
The video shows a boat anchored off of Plymouth, Massachusetts when a large whale breaches the water and crashes onto the boat's bow.
The video shows a boat anchored off of Plymouth, Massachusetts when a large whale breaches the water and crashes onto the boat's bow.
Japanese city searching for wild monkeys after nearly 40 people attacked
The wild monkey attacks have reportedly included a 4-year-old girl who was scratched during an apartment break-in. In another incident, a monkey breached a kindergarten classroom.
The wild monkey attacks have reportedly included a 4-year-old girl who was scratched during an apartment break-in. In another incident, a monkey breached a kindergarten classroom.
Beloved monarch butterflies are officially on the endangered species list
Monarch butterflies are now listed as endangered because of fast dwindling populations in North America.
Monarch butterflies are now listed as endangered because of fast dwindling populations in North America.
Freckles, rare calico lobster rescued from Manassas Red Lobster, dies at Virginia museum
A rare calico lobster that was rescued from the dinner table after its unusual pattern was spotted by a worker at a Virginia restaurant has died.
A rare calico lobster that was rescued from the dinner table after its unusual pattern was spotted by a worker at a Virginia restaurant has died.
Virginia man catches 66-pound blue catfish, breaks state record
The fish – which Jason Emmel caught with a bow and arrow in the Pamunkey River on Monday – was 3 feet, 6 inches long.
The fish – which Jason Emmel caught with a bow and arrow in the Pamunkey River on Monday – was 3 feet, 6 inches long.
An An, the world's oldest male giant panda, dies at age 35
The panda, named An An, lived most of his life at Ocean Park after he and a female panda were gifted to Hong Kong by China in 1999.
The panda, named An An, lived most of his life at Ocean Park after he and a female panda were gifted to Hong Kong by China in 1999.
In Alabama, rare 400-pound spotted eagle ray jumps into boat, gives birth
"She was weighing the boat down," said April Jones of the spotted eagle ray that made a sudden appearance near Dauphin Island, Alabama.
"She was weighing the boat down," said April Jones of the spotted eagle ray that made a sudden appearance near Dauphin Island, Alabama.
Invasive pest ready to swarm and eat its way across America
The spotted lanternfly devours trees, crops, and plants across the Northeast every spring and summer.
The spotted lanternfly devours trees, crops, and plants across the Northeast every spring and summer.
Shark attack on Florida beach seriously injures teen girl
A family member reportedly jumped in the water and “beat the shark” until the girl was freed.
A family member reportedly jumped in the water and “beat the shark” until the girl was freed.
Cape Cod residents warned of great white shark migration headed their way
One local beach temporarily closed due to a sighting.
One local beach temporarily closed due to a sighting.
Bison gores man near Old Faithful at Yellowstone National Park, officials say
It was Yellowstone’s second reported incident this year of a visitor getting too close to the animal, and the bison “responding to the perceived threat,” officials said.
It was Yellowstone’s second reported incident this year of a visitor getting too close to the animal, and the bison “responding to the perceived threat,” officials said.