February 18, 2025 Beachgoers encounter rare sea creature in Mexico Robert Hayes captured footage of an oarfish along the shore of Playa El Quemado beach in Mexico. The creature is rarely seen swimming in shallow waters.
February 17, 2025 Tourist loses both hands while snorkeling in Turks and Caicos after shark attacks during failed photo op A woman from Canada lost both her hands when she was attacked by a shark after trying to take a picture with the creature while swimming in Turks and Caicos.
February 17, 2025 Flu cases are highest in these US states: See the map The U.S. is in peak flu season, as the CDC releases a map of influenza activity across the country. See which states are at the highest risk of flu activity.
February 17, 2025 California emergency crews rescue 16-year-old from 50-foot-deep mineshaft Video shows emergency crews in Placer County, California, rescued a 16-year-old from a 50-foot-deep mineshaft. (Credit: CAL FIRE NEU /TMX)
February 17, 2025 Bird flu vaccine gets ‘conditional license’ from USDA, company announces A New Jersey pharmaceutical company has received a “a conditional license" for its bird flu vaccine for use in chickens. An infectious diseases expert comments.
February 16, 2025 'Unwanted hitchhiker' found in grocery store's banana shipment 'a first' for conservation agency A mildly venomous snake was reportedly found in a banana shipment at the Market Basket grocery store in Manchester, New Hampshire, over the weekend.
February 16, 2025 Florida biologists capture heaviest panther ever recorded in the Sunshine State Florida biologists captured the heaviest panther ever recorded in the state as part of a research program into the endangered animal's movements.
February 15, 2025 Animal collection across 3 states to offer unique science, travel opportunities The Brockhouse Collection, one of the most comprehensive collections of taxidermy in the Midwest, will be donated to three institutions, where precautions will be taken for safe public viewing.
February 15, 2025 American tourists felt 'nudge' before shark attack at popular Bahamas resort Two American tourists shared their near-death experience after surviving a shark attack while swimming at a luxe Bahamas resort during their winter retreat to warm weather.
February 15, 2025 Colorado ranchers want Trump's help fighting back against urban interference in rural communities As some Colorado ranchers appeal to President Donald Trump for help stopping wolf reintroduction, another group hopes to send the matter back to the voters.