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July 17, 2023

Colorado wildlife authorities to kill reservoir fish and restock with native trout in new restoration project

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is draining the Rito Hondo Reservoir and is applying a piscicide to kill off existing fish before the agency reintroduces native Rio Grande cutthroat trout.

July 17, 2023

North Atlantic right whale population in worse shape than previously believed, new data reveals

Federal ocean regulators have reported that the North Atlantic right whale, a vanishing species, is facing a more critical situation than previously estimated.

July 17, 2023

Pod of 55 whales found washed ashore on Scottish beach

Marine experts say 55 pilot whales were found washed ashore on a Scottish beach. Only 15 of the whales were still alive when the British Divers Marine Life Rescue arrived.

July 17, 2023

Dozens of cats in Poland infected with bird flu, WHO says

Scientists worry the bird flu outbreak among dozens of cats in Poland may trigger another pandemic, but infection rates among humans remain low, according to a U.N. agency.

July 17, 2023

US to reopen review of Nevada geothermal plant where endangered toad lives

The U.S. has decided to reopen a review of a geothermal power plant in Nevada after environmentalists sued to block the construction project over an endangered toad that lives there.

July 17, 2023

Florida suburb invaded by group of domesticated rabbits, residents push for relocation

A Florida suburb has been invaded by a group of domesticated lionhead rabbits. Residents of Jenade Isles, Florida, are pushing for the city to rescue the creatures.

July 16, 2023

Oregon wild cougar spotted on rock near shore, beach-goers urged to stay away: 'Unique situation'

A wild cougar was seen at Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach, Oregon. Authorities urged residents to stay away as they worked to get the cougar down from the sea stack.

July 16, 2023

Beachgoers on edge as sharks seen prowling in blood-red waters: video

Nantucket banned swimming around the Great Point beach area after several attacks on seals, and Long Island has deployed drones and WaveRunner lifeguards to monitor for sharks.

July 16, 2023

Killing wasps with gasoline: Bug expert discourages ‘dangerous’ TikTok trend, 'would not recommend’

A new TikTok hack has users eradicating wasp nests using cups of gasoline. However, Orkin entomologist Ben Hottel revealed why he warns against the dangerous and potentially illegal action.

July 15, 2023

Sea lion swims around fisherman's boat, makes daring leap

A hungry sea lion followed a fisherman’s kayak near Redondo Beach, California, and tried to steal his fish. See the moment the sea lion made a daring leap onto the kayak!