ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

US Fish and Wildlife Service Denies 'Critical Habitat' for Endangered Bumblebees

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 09.02.2020 00:28 AM

On Monday, USFWS declared that designating a 'critical habitat' for endangered bumblebees is not warranted. This decision further weakens the protection of this endangered species that was once much more common.

Car-Sized Crocodile Captured at Tourist Spot in Flora River Nature Park

09.01.2020 23:04 PM

Wildlife rangers trap a huge male saltwater crocodile that is 4.4 meters long in a tourist spot. The rangers said that the crocodile is by far the biggest crocodile to be caught in Flora River, Northern Territory.

Man Struck by Lightning Saved by His Crocs, What are the Chances?

09.01.2020 08:40 AM

A man from Bowen Island, British Columbia, Canada was struck by lightning one August evening, blowing his rubber Crocs away from his feet last August 17.

Newly-Adopted Rescue Dog Mauls 84-Year-Old Owner to Death

09.01.2020 07:10 AM

A woman in Florida was mauled to death by their newly-adopted dog, while her son was hospitalized due to serious injuries, local officials report.

Plot Twist: Archer Goes Hunting, Elk Kills Him Instead

08.31.2020 23:16 PM

An archer is gored to death by the elk he shot with an arrow he failed to kill the other day. So, how dangerous can elk be?

Fossil Evidence Says Shovel Lizards 'Hibernate' Like Modern Animals

08.31.2020 07:40 AM

Hibernation is a common defense mechanism where an animal moves to a state of minimal activity to survive tough winter months - and new fossil suggests that it occurred back in the Early Triassic period.

11 Elephants In Zimbabwe Died of Unknown Cause, Experts are Now Investigating

08.31.2020 07:20 AM

Last Friday, park authorities discovered that 11 elephants had died Pandamascue Forest between Hwange National Park and Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Experts are baffled by the sudden death of the said elephants and are now investigating the matter.

Retired Military Dog Set to Receive Dickin Medal | How Does Positive Training for Dogs Work Anyway?

08.31.2020 01:24 AM

Kuno, the Belgian Malinois who has completed two Afghanistan tours, is set to receive the prestigious Dickin Medal—the animals' Victoria Cross—for his heroic service.

"Colossal Forces of Nature" Blast 165-ft Deep Hole in Russian Tundra

08.30.2020 22:38 PM

A crater 165 feet deep in the Russian Arctic, first discovered back in July, was believed to have been caused by the explosion of a methane gas buildup.

The Eatwell Guide Can Help Fight Obesity & Reduce Environmental Footprints

08.29.2020 08:40 AM

Research on the Eatwell Guide reveals that it is beneficial for overall health and is eco-friendly. Better adherence to guidelines could significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the UK.

Wildlife Conservationists Captured Largest Ever Suwannee Alligator Snapping Turtle in Florida

08.29.2020 08:20 AM

Conservationists in Florida have captured three Suwannee alligator snapping turtles with one of them weighing 100 pounds which is considered to be the largest ever of its kind in the record.

Wow! Conservationists Spot Family of Wolverines on Mount Rainier, First After 100 Years

08.28.2020 23:55 PM

Wolverines have returned to Mount Rainier National Park in Washington after its 100-year absence. After 100 years of absence, a reproductive female wolverine and her two kits were spotted by conservationists in Mount Rainier National Park.

Biloxi's 15-Year Recovery From Hurricane Katrina Offers Lessons for Other Coastal Cities

08.28.2020 12:00 PM

The one-two punch of tropical storms Marco and Laura along the U.S. Gulf coast eerily echoes Hurricane Katrina’s arrival 15 years ago, on August 29, 2005. Katrina, which caused some US$170 billion in damages, remains the most costly storm in U.S. history.

NASA Satellite Imaging Picks up California Burn Marks & Incoming Tropical Storms

08.28.2020 08:20 AM

NASA's satellites have been tracking wildfires, resulting in burn marks, tropical storms, and many other activities in the Earth's atmosphere. Recent images revealed recent burn marks from the massive California fires as well as two tropical storms active near the coast of Mexico and Baja California.

CDC Issues Health Advisory on Carbon Monoxide Poisoning After Hurricane Laura

08.28.2020 08:10 AM

Hurricane Laura is one of the most powerful tropical storms to hit Louisiana. The CDC warns against carbon monoxide poisoning since damaged power lines will prompt people to use alternate sources of fuel.

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