June 28, 2023 Mini pig fights back after black bear invades farm A mini pig named Barbie Q stood up for herself and her fellow animals at a Vancouver Island farm. See the pig charge the bear — forcing the bear to back away. Farm owner Crystal Walls told Storyful she was on vacation in the U.S. when this happened.
June 28, 2023 New orca calf spotted near British Columbia, first new sighting in the pod since 2021 A new orca calf has been spotted in a pod of endangered killer whales near Tofino, British Columbia. The pod has not had a baby calf since 2021.
June 27, 2023 As Lyme disease tests miss many acute infections, potential at-home test offers hope for earlier diagnosis Lyme disease can have severe complications if left untreated — which is why a research team at Virginia Tech is working on an at-home test to diagnose the illness within hours of transmission.
June 27, 2023 Scientist who dedicated her life to saving nearly extinct monkey species celebrates 4 decades of research Karen Strier began studying the northern muriqui monkeys when there were only 50 left in existence. Her life's work has helped to revive the species.
June 26, 2023 Locally acquired malaria cases confirmed in Texas and Florida as CDC calls for action plan The CDC announced several locally acquired malaria cases in Texas and Florida within the past two months. Dr. Marc Siegel weighed in on the risks of transmission and available medications.
June 26, 2023 North Carolina anglers go swordfishing, instead catch rare species: 'Prehistoric, almost' A North Carolina angler and his fishing buddies are hoping to snag an official world record title after they caught a 26-pound bigscale pomfret near the port town of Morehead.
June 24, 2023 Baby seal caught on camera riding the waves with delighted California surfers A baby seal was caught on camera riding the waves with delighted surfers near San Diego, California, even taking over their boards to sunbathe.
June 23, 2023 Florida boy, 13, narrowly escapes alligator attack: 'He kept pulling' A Florida teenager said he fought back this week after an alligator grabbed his leg after he jumped in a creek. The 13-year-old needed stitches but wasn't seriously injured.
June 23, 2023 Georgia congressman proposes bill to halt stricter speed restrictions aimed at protecting endangered whales A Georgia congressman proposed a bill on Friday that would prohibit the use of federal funds to implement stricter speed limits for boats and ships along the U.S. east coast.
June 23, 2023 Sailboat endures orca encounter during international race: 'Dangerous moment' The Team JAJO sailboat encountered three orcas during The Ocean Race VO65 Sprint on Thursday. The encounter occurred in the Atlantic Ocean west of Gibraltar.
