Wild Nature - Page 15

February 20

Popular actor exposes massive insect scare at cheap motel during memorable gig

Comedian and actor Kevin James shared a brutal story from early in his career when he drove 16 hours for a low-paying gig — finding an unwelcome surprise in a cheap motel room.

February 19

Hundreds of wild bird deaths reported across seven counties, prompting park closures

Bird flu suspected in mass goose deaths across seven New Jersey counties. Health experts warn residents to avoid contact with dead birds and to report findings.

February 18

Up close and scary: Juvenile great white shark emerges off coast after winter migration

A 9-foot great white shark named Brass Bed was detected off Cape Canaveral following a winter migration route from Canadian waters to Florida.

February 18

Bald eagle floating on Hudson River ice rescued by NYPD

NYPD officers rescued an injured bald eagle floating on ice in the Hudson River Tuesday, documenting the dramatic rescue operation on bodycam video.

February 18

NYPD officers rescue bald eagle floating on ice in Hudson River

NYPD Harbor Unit officers helped rescue an injured bald eagle that was calling out for help Tuesday.

February 18

Common respiratory bacteria detected in eyes of Alzheimer’s patients

Researchers found a respiratory bacterium in retinal tissue of Alzheimer’s patients, suggesting that infection-driven inflammation may speed cognitive decline.

February 17

Orphaned baby monkey finds comfort in stuffed animal after being abandoned by mother at birth

Baby monkey Punch-kun draws huge crowds to Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan after viral photos show him clutching a stuffed orangutan for comfort.

February 17

Baby monkey carries faithful stuffed companion everywhere he goes, drawing crowds at zoo

Born in July and abandoned soon afterward, Punch-kun now treats a stuffed orangutan like the mother he never had. (Courtesy @20230605x_x via Storyful)

February 17

Urgent warning issued by CDC as chikungunya virus outbreak hits vacation destination

CDC issues level 2 travel warning for Bolivia as chikungunya virus outbreak spreads rapidly in Santa Cruz and Cochabamba departments with rising cases.

February 16

Largest measles outbreak in recent history reported on southwestern Florida college campus

A historic measles outbreak has hit Ave Maria University in Florida with over 40 infections, marking the largest wave of college campus infections in recent history.