Wild Nature - Page 208

November 27, 2023

Baby Sumatran rhino born in Asia brings hope for critically endangered species

In a positive development for the critically endangered Sumatran rhino, a 25-kilogram male calf was born in Indonesia. Delilah, a seven-year-old female, gave birth to the calf.

November 26, 2023

Causes and symptoms of malaria and protective measures to take to avoid it

Malaria is a disease transmitted through mosquitos that can become fatal. It's vital to take preventative measures when traveling to a place where the disease is common.

November 26, 2023

San Antonio Zoo shares footage of its baby okapi, recently named 'Gates,' playing around in his enclosure

A baby okapi, recently named "Gates," was caught on video playing and exploring his habitat in Africa Live at the San Antonio Zoo.

November 25, 2023

Salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes has killed 2, infected 99: This is a 'wake-up call'

A total of 99 illnesses have now been reported due to a salmonella outbreak linked to recalled cantaloupes, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention alert.

November 25, 2023

Over half the people who get COVID have lingering symptoms after 3 years, new study finds

For more than half the people who recover from COVID-19, some symptoms linger for as long as three years, according to a new study published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine.

November 24, 2023

US sees record sea turtle nesting, raising concerns about climate change threats

Sea turtles in the United States, including Florida, have experienced record nesting in recent months despite concerns about climate change threats, officials say.

November 24, 2023

Ohio egg farm culls more than 1.3 million chickens amid resurgence of bird flu

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the slaughter of 1.35 million chickens on an Ohio egg farm due to a case of bird flu. The move aims to contain the virus.

November 24, 2023

On this day in history, November 24, 1874, the first commercially successful barbed wire is patented

The first commercially successful barbed wire was patented by an American farmer on Nov. 24, 1874. Joseph Farwell Glidden invented the effective product.

November 23, 2023

Illinois virus outbreak linked to dollar burrito event for Northwestern University students

The Evanston Health and Human Services Department is investigating the spread of the norovirus linked to a $1-burrito event for Northwestern students.

November 23, 2023

Illinois virus outbreak linked to $1-burrito event for Northwestern University students, health department says

The restaurant says it is cooperating in the investigation.