Wild Nature - Page 30

July 5

The gross reason experts say you should never go to bed with wet hair

Hairstylists and dermatologists caution against sleeping with wet hair, as it could lead to hair damage, fungal growth on the scalp and bacterial buildup on bedsheets.

July 4

NYC temporarily shuts down Queens beaches after sharks swim dangerously close to Fourth of July crowd

Multiple shark sightings in Far Rockaway on July 4th led to temporary beach closures as NYC officials deployed drones and lifeguards to monitor and protect beachgoers.

July 2

Federal government plans to air-drop sterile flies over Texas to fight flesh-eating maggots

USDA combats flesh-eating New World Screwworm by breeding sterilized flies for release over Mexico and Texas, with a new fly factory planned for 2026.

July 2

The gross reason airplane passengers might want to avoid using the water on flights

Research shows airplane surfaces and onboard water may harbor contaminants, with bathrooms shown to be particularly unsanitary, according to travel and health experts.

July 1

Horrified tourists watch as bison boils to death in Yellowstone hot spring

Tourists at Yellowstone National Park witnessed the tragic death of a bison who fell into the near-boiling waters of the Grand Prismatic Spring at Midway Geyser Basin, near Old Faithful.

June 30

Fisherman lands enormous 56-pound almaco jack, breaking state record

Record-breaking 56-pound almaco jack caught in North Carolina waters by Virginia angler, measuring 46 inches with a 31-inch girth, shattering previous state record.

June 30

Cause of death revealed for hiker influencer found dead in Arizona desert

Social media hiking influencer Hannah Moody's death ruled accidental due to heat exposure despite reportedly carrying five gallons of water with her.

June 29

'Shark Week' host warns beachgoers where and when predators are most likely to attack

A shark expert discusses how to safely enjoy ocean swimming while avoiding encounters, noting tracking technology has increased awareness of sharks in coastal waters.

June 29

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on iconic ice cream and marvelous museums

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of iconic ice cream and marvelous museums.

June 28

Bears escape wildlife park enclosure and feast on week's worth of honey

Mish and Lucy, two European brown bears at Wildwood Devon wildlife park, escaped their enclosure and raided the food storage area, consuming a week's worth of honey before returning.