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Deadly bat disease fungus confirmed in key tourist destination as officials warn of impacts

December 9, 2025

Deadly bat disease fungus confirmed in key tourist destination as officials warn of impacts

Pseudogymnoascus destructans fungus confirmed in Nevada bats threatens wildlife conservation efforts as officials monitor for white-nose syndrome outbreak. Travelers are warned.

Green energy company in the hot seat after bald eagles knocked out of the skies

November 4, 2025

Green energy company in the hot seat after bald eagles knocked out of the skies

The Trump Department of the Interior is fining a green energy company over $30,000 after their wind turbines knocked two American bald eagles out of the sky.

Rare sighting as threatened bird species likely got lost, ending up 1,000 miles from home in Wisconsin

August 16, 2025

Rare sighting as threatened bird species likely got lost, ending up 1,000 miles from home in Wisconsin

Threatened wood stork species discovered in Columbia County, Wisconsin, by a deer hunter, marking unexpected appearance outside of its normal Gulf Coast habitat.

Zoo in Virginia launches poll to name newborn pygmy hippopotamus calf

December 28, 2024

Zoo in Virginia launches poll to name newborn pygmy hippopotamus calf

A female pygmy hippopotamus was born at the Metro Richmond Zoo Dec. 9, the zoo announced Christmas Eve. The public is now invited to vote on her name.