ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATEFreely roaming around on the search for food on a mango farm, an elephant in Thailand dies from electrocution. Landowners, however, remain uncertain if the elephant died on their fence as there are other elephants in the area that have not been electrocuted.
New research goes into detail on a great white shark's diet. Scientists have found that sharks mainly eat off the surface of the ocean floor. Click the link above to learn more.
Far from being safe from earthquakes, The U.S. Geological Survey reports that Ridgecrest then again suffered a 4.3 magnitude earthquake on Sunday. Just last week, the area dealt with a 5.5 quake and still continuously feels shocks as consequences to previous major quakes.
Experts claim that some animals can do more than just imitate gestures and sounds. Scientists claim that animals such as parrots and chimpanzees can comprehend words and form connections between them. Furthermore, they say these animals can also do simple math.
WATCH: Scientists filmed a gelatinous type of a sea creature known as a siphonophore whose length is estimated at 150 feet, which could be the world's longest example of oceanic life.
Authorities warn Texans swimmers about a deadly amoeba called the 'Naegleria fowler', commonly found in freshwater sources in the entire state this summer.
South Florida better watch out for a new pest during the rainy season. Officials are calling on residents to euthanize cane toads humanely if they may come in contact with them, as the poisonous creatures could cause grave danger to pets.
Environmentalists assessed the damage of Russia's most disastrous oil spill last week, concluding that the clean-up may take five to ten years, costing nearly $2 Billion.
The Caribbean's current diversity was traditionally believed to have singular origins. New research shows that their history is, in fact, a mosaic. of ancestries, cultures, and origins.
Canada has various endemic wildlife species of conservation concern which are increasingly becoming vulnerable to extinction from natural causes as well as human disturbance.