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July 21, 2022

Shark bites New York teen surfer in waters off Long Island beach

A shark bit a 16-year-old surfer in the waters off Kismet Beach on Fire Island in the latest of a string of shark incidents occurring at beaches in Long Island, New York.

July 21, 2022

Rare orchid found in Vermont for first time since 1902

The small whorled pogonia was believed to be extinct in Vermont since 1902, but a small population of the flower was discovered by botanists last month.

July 20, 2022

Dead shark appears on Long Island beach amid ongoing shark sightings

A dead shark washed ashore a Long Island beach in New York Wednesday amid a spate of recent shark sightings in the region, authorities said.

July 20, 2022

Federal government investigating seal deaths linked to avian flu

The federal government is investigating the stranding and deaths of 159 seals since June. Investigators believe the deaths are linked to the avian flu.

July 20, 2022

Endangered California condors released in Redwood National and State Parks for first time since 1892

Four critically endangered California condors have been reintroduced to the Northern California redwoods, thanks to the efforts of the area's native Yurok Tribe.

July 20, 2022

Virginia man catches 66-pound blue catfish, breaks state record

Jason Emmel caught a 66-pound, 5-ounce blue catfish with a bow and arrow in Virginia. The fish has been officially recognized as the current Virginia Archery State Record Blue Catfish.

July 20, 2022

NYC closes Rockaway beaches after shark sightings

New York City area beaches closed again on Tuesday due to multiple shark sightings. Gov. Kathy Hochul ordered state agencies to increase surveillance on Monday.

July 20, 2022

In Alabama, rare 400-pound spotted eagle ray jumps into boat, gives birth

An Alabama family fishing off the waters of Sand Island Lighthouse near Dauphin Island last week was surprised by a rare spotted eagle ray when it jumped into their boat.

July 19, 2022

Sharks like to summer in Cape Cod too: Nantucket feeding frenzy caught on video

Sharks were caught on video feasting on seals off the eastern shore of Nantucket Island after a dozen shark sighting in Cape Cod over the weekend.

July 19, 2022

Birmingham Zoo female lion killed by new male companion

A new male lion was introduced to the Birmingham Zoo. Josh the lion killed a female lion which had lived at the zoo since 2007. Akili was injured within minutes of meeting Josh.