Wild Nature

Health 2 days ago

Bird flu leads to severe human illness and state of emergency; experts discuss risk

The CDC has confirmed the country’s first severe case of bird flu in a human, and California Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency. Doctors react to the latest viral developments.

Health 3 days ago

Governor Newsom declares state of emergency in California due to bird flu

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency due to H5N1, more commonly known as avian influenza or bird flu. The emergency follows an outbreak of the virus among dairy cows in Southern California farms.

Viruses 3 days ago

First severe case of bird flu detected in US, CDC confirms

A patient has been hospitalized with a severe case of H5N1 infection in Louisiana, the CDC said. This is first instance of a severe illness linked to bird flu in the U.S.

Fossils 3 days ago

Complete mastodon jaw found in New York homeowner's backyard: 'Remarkable discovery'

A complete mastodon jaw found by a New York homeowner will undergo "extensive scientific analysis" before being put on display to the public.

Virginia 3 days ago

A hunter in Virginia died after a bear in a tree was shot, fell on him: authorities

A Virginia man was killed when a bear was shot out of a tree by one of his hunting partners and fell on him, state wildlife officials announced.

VIDEO 6 days ago

Live frog shows up in shoppers' salad bag

"When these shoppers hopped over to the grocery store to pick up some spinach, they were really not expecting to find a live frog nestled inside the bag with the produce." (Storyful)

Health December 14

Bird flu causes deaths of cats and zoo animals as virus spreads in US

Just days after the USDA issued a new order that all raw milk must be tested for bird flu, reports have emerged of animals dying of the virus, including cats and several zoo animals.

New Zealand December 13

New Zealand scientists suspect specimen of world’s rarest whale died from head injuries

After completing the dissection of the first complete specimen of the world's rarest whale, scientists suspect the 16-foot spade-toothed whale died from head injuries.

Health December 13

Incurable, 'highly contagious' STD affects nearly 900 million people under age 50

HSV, or genital herpes, has affected millions of people around the world. Researchers and experts weigh in on the risks and developing treatments of the high-burden sexually transmitted infection.

Florida December 12

Florida officials rescue two dolphins stranded in shallow lagoon: 'All hands on deck'

Two dolphins stranded in shallow waters of a Florida lagoon were rescued after multiple agencies in Lee County teamed up to pull the mammals to safety.