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May 20, 2023

Risk of bat-borne virus' increases as people encroach on their habitats, according to Reuters study

The risk of viruses that jump species from bats to humans is expected to increase as people continue to encroach on the animals' habitats, according to a study done by Reuters.

May 19, 2023

RSV vaccine for pregnant women inches closer to approval with FDA committee recommendation

The FDA voted to recommend approval of Pfizer’s RSV vaccine for pregnant women, bringing it one step closer to becoming the first maternal immunization to protect infants from respiratory syncytial virus.

May 19, 2023

Fishing is the fix for a man with PTSD who was nearly stabbed to death: 'Saved my life'

A U.K. man who suffers from "horrific" PTSD has found that spending time fishing in the great outdoors has helped him enormously — now he's coaching others toward better mental health.

May 19, 2023

Florida wildlife authorities reveal native songbirds are being trapped and stolen: 'Possible jail time'

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission found 10 illegal bird traps from a suspect's home in Rockland Key, as the suspect may have had intent to sell the winged animals.

May 19, 2023

Endangered species in the US: Fast facts about creatures at risk of going extinct

In honor of National Endangered Species Day, take a look at some of the creatures that can be found in the U.S., both on land and sea, and learn some interesting facts along the way.

May 19, 2023

Maine health officials confirm first Powassan virus death, case this year

Maine health authorities reported the first confirmed Powassan virus death this year in an adult Sagadahoc County resident who developed neurologic symptoms.

May 18, 2023

Video, photos allegedly show first ivory-billed woodpecker sighting since 1944

Footage from a Louisiana forest purports to show ivory-billed woodpeckers alive in the wild ahead of an official federal declaration on the species' extinction status.

May 18, 2023

Florida deputies help rescue newborn dolphin struggling alone in ocean, video shows

An off-duty Pasco Sheriff's deputy found a newborn dolphin alone and struggling in the ocean near Hudson, Florida, and called two on-duty deputies to help rescue the calf.

May 18, 2023

Florida deputies rescue struggling newborn dolphin

Florida deputies helped to rescue a newborn dolphin that was found alone and struggling in the ocean. (Credit: Pasco Sheriff's Office)

May 18, 2023

Criminal cases over killing eagles decline as wind energy dangers increase: report

A new report found that criminal cases from officials over killing or harming bald and golden eagles have fallen. The AP cited data from the Fish and Wildlife Service.