Wild Nature - Page 2

March 27

Newsom still backing $114M 'bridge to nowhere' for mountain lions and butterflies

Gov. Gavin Newsom's $114 million wildlife crossing has critics calling it a patronage program as California now faces a $2.9 billion budget deficit.

March 26

Health alert issued for dengue outbreaks spreading in travel hotspots

The CDC has issued a Level 1 dengue fever warning covering 15+ countries, urging spring break travelers to take precautions against mosquito bites.

March 25

New COVID variant spreads across US as CDC raises concerns: 'Viral evolution'

A new COVID-19 variant, BA.3.2, has been detected in 25 U.S. states, the CDC reports, with immune escape traits that may evade vaccine protection.

March 20

Live possum discovered hiding among plush toys in an Australian airport gift shop

A wild possum found a clever hiding spot among plush toys in an airport gift shop in Australia and was safely removed, staff confirmed.

March 20

Tourists in Las Vegas pay $1,000 for dinner on the Strip while sharks eat like royalty

Mandalay Bay's lead aquarist says the resort's sharks eat better than tourists on the Strip, dining on mackerel, herring and sardines three times a week.

March 19

Deadly meningitis outbreak prompts college students to call for campus shutdown

Students have launched a petition demanding campus closure amid a meningitis outbreak, which has reportedly caused 15 confirmed cases and two deaths.

March 16

First case of severe mpox disease reported in major city: ‘Life-threatening’

First severe mpox clade I case identified in NYC resident who traveled abroad. Health officials say local transmission risk remains low for the community.

March 15

Bedbug nightmare spreading across South as cases surge in multiple states

Spring break travelers face rising bedbug risks in Southern states. Reports show infestations are increasing in budget accommodations across the region.

March 14

Cleanest cruise lines revealed after CDC surprise sanitation inspections

Study finds cleanest cruise ships still face viral outbreaks, as CDC data shows no link between sanitation scores and onboard illness despite inspections.

March 12

California mountain biker dies after monthlong hospital stay following rattlesnake bite

California mountain biker Julian Hernandez, 25, suffers rare death after a rattlesnake bite at Quail Hill preserve in Irvine prompted monthlong hospital stay.