Wildlife
After mass seabird death event, Australia warns of wider H5N1 bird flu threat
"Australians should expect to see more spread and larger numbers now of wildlife being affected," said Agriculture Minister Julie Collins.
Malaysian villagers abandon ancient taboo to hunt killer crocodiles as attacks rise
Rabies cases tripled over past years as wild animals move into urban areas, Health Ministry says
To save one endangered owl species, scientists back waging war on another
Is organic food good for health? Maybe, but it upsets flying mammals
The effectiveness of organic farming on biodiversity has been widely documented especially for plants, but there is less research about the effects on wildlife such as bats.
Giant panda in South Korea gives birth to healthy twin cubs
A giant panda named Ai Bao gave birth to healthy twin cubs at a theme park in South Korea.
Northern Snakehead 'frankenfish' terrorizes unsuspecting fishing fans
The invasive fish with menacing teeth, capable of surviving on land and displaying aggressive predatory behavior, poses a significant threat to American ecosystems.
Levels of microplastics in the Mediterranean a threat to wildlife
A sea of plastic, the Mediterranean is the area of the world most at risk for endangered seabirds.
Turtle goes for a ride on a train in Washington DC
A turtle’s pace doesn’t matter when public transportation is an option.
As monkey and pig populations rise, so does the threat of disease
Pig and monkey populations are on the rise in Southeast Asia, largely due to human activity. Unfortunately, the drastic rise in these species' populations could threaten humans with disease.
One man's close encounter with deadly sea snail caught on video
The venom from a single cone snail can claim the lives of up to 700 individuals, and this man almost became one of its victims.
Florida bear terrifies bathers after joining them for a swim
A black bear spooked Florida beachgoers after being spotted swimming in the shallow water, but state wildlife experts say it's not an unusual occurrence.
380 new species discovered in Southeast Asia - WWF
The new species include 24 amphibians, 19 fish, one mammal, 290 plants and 46 reptiles.
WATCH: Large fire threatens houses on Mount Yavne'el near Tiberias
26 firefighting teams were on the scene in an effort to gain control over the fire, including 6 planes from the aerial firefighting unit.
