Wild Nature - Page 7

May 3

Obama-era 'clean energy' solar power plant still uses fossil fuels – and kills thousands of birds annually

An Obama-era solar plant in the Mojave Desert kills thousands of birds with its concentrated solar rays and relies on natural gas to operate each day.

May 2

Massive 2,000-pound sea lion shocks tourists at iconic US hot spot: 'He’s like a Volkswagen!'

A rare Steller sea lion nicknamed Chonkers, weighing up to 2,000 pounds, has become an overnight sensation at San Francisco's popular Pier 39 waterfront.

May 2

Massive 2,000-pound ‘Chonkers’ the sea lion dwarfs others at San Francisco pier

Tourists gather to catch a glimpse of the enormous Steller sea lion lounging among much smaller animals at Pier 39. (Credit: The Associated Press)

May 1

Hiker airlifted after terrifying rattlesnake bite on remote trail as incidents surge in area

A woman hiking in Simi Valley was airlifted to a hospital with a rattlesnake bite, and Ventura County reported a surge in snake activity this summer.

May 1

Copperhead snake bite leaves mayor’s wife in 'excruciating pain,' he reveals

Mayor Robert Burns of Monroe, North Carolina, shares his wife's frightening copperhead snake bite and encourages people to be vigilant outdoors.

April 30

PETA is not happy with IndyCar driver Romain Grosjean after a bird strike during testing

A bird struck Romain Grosjean's IndyCar at 230 mph during the Indianapolis 500 open test, and PETA is not happy with his lighthearted response.

April 30

Early Parkinson’s warning signs may be hiding in the gut, study finds

New research suggests gut bacteria differences could signal Parkinson's disease risk years before symptoms emerge, according to a UCL-led study.

April 28

IndyCar driver Romain Grosjean gives stomach-churning details about hitting a bird during Indy 500 test

Romain Grosjean hit a bird at around 230 mph during Indianapolis 500 testing at IMS, calling it the "bad luck bird" after a messy but safe incident.

April 28

Tourist dies at luxury resort after cobra from snake show climbs up pants, bites him: police

A tourist reportedly died near a luxury all-inclusive resort complex after a venomous cobra slithered up his pants and bit him during a snake show, police said.

April 28

5 bald eagles found dead in Michigan, raising poaching concerns

The deaths of five bald eagles in Michigan's Upper Peninsula are under investigation after officials ruled out natural causes, suspecting illegal killing.