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H5N1 bird flu confirmed in Australia for the first time, meaning virus has now reached every continent

June 20, 2026

H5N1 bird flu confirmed in Australia for the first time, meaning virus has now reached every continent

Australia confirms its first case of H5N1 bird flu in a seabird near Esperance, Western Australia, meaning the virus has now reached every continent.

Popular beaches closed as high bacteria levels raise health concerns for swimmers

June 20, 2026

Popular beaches closed as high bacteria levels raise health concerns for swimmers

Several states warn beachgoers about elevated bacteria levels this summer, with beach closures in Iowa, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Washington state.

Video captures moment a moose runs straight into a vehicle while chasing dogs through the wilderness

June 18, 2026

Video captures moment a moose runs straight into a vehicle while chasing dogs through the wilderness

Instagram video shows a big female moose slamming into a Toyota during what appears to be a chase involving dogs in a wild nature encounter.

Alaska woman uses weapon to survive terrifying bear attack after predator mauls pooch: 'I thought I was dead'

June 16, 2026

Alaska woman uses weapon to survive terrifying bear attack after predator mauls pooch: 'I thought I was dead'

An Alaska woman says she used a gun to save her dogs and herself from a black bear attack during a mushroom-foraging trip on the Kenai Peninsula.

A practical guide to not getting mauled by a bear while hiking or camping this summer

June 15, 2026

A practical guide to not getting mauled by a bear while hiking or camping this summer

Recent bear attacks in Glacier and Yellowstone parks highlight why hikers need proper preparation, bear spray and food storage in bear country.

Bug-based foods could win over skeptics with a single taste, researchers say

June 15, 2026

Bug-based foods could win over skeptics with a single taste, researchers say

A new study finds participants preferred insect protein bars over cereal bars, with curiosity and attention outweighing initial disgust toward the foods.

Deadly ‘fox tapeworm’ linked to lethal disease detected in West Coast wildlife

June 15, 2026

Deadly ‘fox tapeworm’ linked to lethal disease detected in West Coast wildlife

A parasitic tapeworm causing echinococcosis has been detected for the first time in West Coast wildlife, found in 37 of 100 coyotes near Puget Sound.

Hiking etiquette rules that should be common sense but apparently need to be spelled out for some people

June 14, 2026

Hiking etiquette rules that should be common sense but apparently need to be spelled out for some people

Essential hiking etiquette rules cover yielding to uphill hikers, keeping music to yourself, packing out all trash and being kind on the trail.

Popular household remedy for keeping skunks away dismissed as myth by wildlife expert

June 14, 2026

Popular household remedy for keeping skunks away dismissed as myth by wildlife expert

Wildlife expert Ned Bruha of Florida says using Irish Spring soap around a yard is not a proven skunk repellent. He reveals why — and suggests what to do instead.

Gabbard says declassified biolab records validate concerns previously dismissed as misinformation

June 14, 2026

Gabbard says declassified biolab records validate concerns previously dismissed as misinformation

DNI Tulsi Gabbard releases declassified records showing U.S. funded over 120 biolabs in 30-plus countries, including more than 40 in Ukraine.