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March 16, 2023

'Silent pandemic' warning from WHO: Bacteria killing too many people due to antimicrobial resistance

There aren't enough new antibiotics in the pipeline, the World Health Organization (WHO) is warning, to deal with deadly pathogens; "antibiotic resistance" is a big concern in medicine today.

March 16, 2023

Australian woman hospitalized after deadly blue-ringed octopus bites her multiple times

A woman swimming at a beach in Sydney, Australia was bitten by a blue-ringed octopus on Thursday, which is one of the most deadly marine animals in the world.

March 16, 2023

US judge seeks plan to protect humpback whales from fishery

A United States judge wants a plan to protect the humpback whales from fisheries. The National Marine Fisheries Service kills an an average of one humpback whale per year.

March 16, 2023

Researchers document 55 more white sharks in Cape Cod waters

The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy tracked 55 never before documented white sharks in Cape Cod waters this research season. Sharks usually return to this area to feed on seals.

March 16, 2023

Audubon Society bucks critics, keeps 'enslaver' name despite criticism: 'Must reckon with the racist legacy'

Bird conservation group, the National Audubon Society, is refusing to change its historic name despite critics pointing to the "racist" background of its namesake.

March 16, 2023

Seven zoo guests injured after tree limb breaks, falls in Texas

Seven people were injured, one critically, when part of a tree broke off and fell onto guests at the San Antonio Zoo Wednesday afternoon. Witnesses described the aftermath.

March 16, 2023

Dozens of Colorado bison transferred to several Native American tribes across the Great Plains

Over 30 bison from Colorado are being transferred to multiple Native American tribes across the Great Plains. The bison will be loaded onto trucks for relocation to tribal lands.

March 15, 2023

Houston area’s feral hogs exploding in numbers, creating a constant struggle for residents

Despite best efforts, feral hogs have exploded in the South Texas area, creating a constant headache for farmers as officials scramble to address the persistent problem.

March 15, 2023

Lucky Arkansas man finds 3.29-carat brown diamond at state park

Murfreesboro, Arkansas resident David Anderson found a 3.29-carat brown diamond at the Crater of Diamonds State Park earlier this month. He has found over 400 gems since 2007.

March 15, 2023

New Mexico seeking ‘professional bear huggers’ for new job opening

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish on Monday put out a call for professional "bear huggers," or conservation officers who must educate the public about wildlife and management.