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Miami Herald41 ‘apex predators’ — that eat venomous snakes — released in north Florida. Here’s why.
The threatened creatures are a keystone species in north Florida, wildlife experts said.
- Washington Post
Should you kill hammerhead flatworms?
Once again, hammerhead flatworms are wriggling into the spotlight - this time in Canada. The toxic and invasive pests, which originate from Southeast Asia, have the ability to regenerate even if chopped into pieces. They have long been spotted across the United States and in other countries, including Canada. On iNaturalist, an invasive species reporting platform, there is evidence of Canadians mentioning the worms since at least 2019, with the most recent report logged as of Tuesday.Subscribe t
- Sacramento Bee
Huge sea creature — the world’s largest — stuns California onlookers in early sighting
It was like seeing a six-story building with fins.
- Kansas City Star
Bald eagle parents watch 3 babies get rescued from downed tree, Oklahoma video shows
Wildlife officials said there was no suitable tree nearby to safely return the downed eaglets to their parents.
- The Canadian Press
A wild orangutan used a medicinal plant to treat a wound, scientists say
WASHINGTON (AP) — An orangutan appeared to treat a wound with medicine from a tropical plant— the latest example of how some animals attempt to soothe their own ills with remedies found in the wild, scientists reported Thursday. Scientists observed Rakus pluck and chew up leaves of a medicinal plant used by people throughout Southeast Asia to treat pain and inflammation. The adult male orangutan then used his fingers to apply the plant juices to an injury on the right cheek. Afterward, he presse
- The Canadian Press
Climate change could virtually disappear in Florida - at least according to state law
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida, perhaps the most vulnerable state to sea-level rise and extreme weather, is on the verge of repealing what's left of a 16-year-old law that lists climate change as a priority when making energy policy decisions. Instead, the state would make energy affordability and availability its main focus. A bill waiting to be signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis would strip the term “climate change” from much of state law and reverse a policy then-Gov. Charlie Crist cham
- The Weather Network
May outlook: Spring into summer or a stalling spring ahead, Canada?
Is the May pattern set to sputter or spring into summer? We have your monthly outlook details
- USA TODAY Sports
Sad ending for great-horned owl nest in flower pot on Wisconsin couple's balcony
A nest built by great-horned owls in a flower pot on a Wisconsin balcony did not produce young. The female owl ate one egg and abandoned the nest.
- The Weather Network - Video
Alberta just got blasted with snow to kick off May
Heavy, wet snow greeted people in Calgary and beyond as a long-duration snowstorm moved through Alberta.
- The Weather Network - Video
May pattern set to sputter or spring into summer?
Get your May outlook details with meteorologist Tyler Hamilton.
- The Weather Network
Travel difficulties remain in Alberta as snow hangs on Thursday
Expect travel to remain tricky into Thursday morning for parts of Alberta as the snow lingers, but will begin to ease, with an additional 2-5 cm expected and higher amounts in the Rockies
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Wild orangutan observed treating wound with medicinal plant for first time
Scientists say the findings could help shed light on how the knowledge of wound medications evolved in humans.
- The Conversation
Climbers have turned Mount Everest into a high-altitude garbage dump, but sustainable solutions are within reach
Mountain tourism brings revenues to Nepal but leaves a mess behind. Local and international groups are offering new cleanup strategies.
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Hundreds of baby sea turtles rescued after rare storm in South Africa given temporary new home
Turtle hatchlings rescued after a severe storm in South Africa have been given a temporary home at the Turtle Conservation Centre at the Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town. More than 500 endangered turtles were washed up along South Africa’s coastline after the rare extreme weather event.
- Associated Press
The ship that brought down a Baltimore bridge to be removed from collapse site in the coming weeks
At the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, crews plan to refloat and remove the grounded Dali container ship within roughly the next 10 days, allowing more maritime traffic to resume through Baltimore’s port. Officials expect to have it removed by May 10, according to a news release Tuesday from the Port of Baltimore. Crews have identified “areas of interest” where they believe the bodies could be, but they’ve been unable to access them so far, Maryland State Police Superintendent Roland Butler said during a news conference Tuesday afternoon.
- The Weather Network
Forthcoming, soggy weekend on the Prairies will be helpful for summer
The wet period continues across the Prairies as we approach the end of the week, with more precipitation anticipated on the weekend, and maybe beyond, providing some welcome relief for the wildfire risk and drought conditions.
- The Conversation Canada
The COVID-19 pandemic changed our patterns and behaviours, which in turn affected wildlife
The proliferation of camera traps provided a rich source of observational information about animal behaviour during the pandemic.
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Are Hybrids Still a Smart Purchase for Families in 2024?
It's likely that many -- perhaps the majority of -- Americans will be driving environmentally friendly vehicles one day. Although many governments around the world have steered future legislation...
- Reuters
Ukraine hopes to boost winter gas storage for Europe by 60%
Ukraine hopes to store around 4 billion cubic metres (bcm) of gas for foreign companies and traders this winter, up 60% from last year, despite Russian airstrikes on the country's energy infrastructure, the head of Ukraine's state energy firm said. Storing gas helps Ukraine to collect revenues while providing Europe with additional supply flexibility after the continent cut Russian gas imports because of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Oleksiy Chernyshov, chief executive of Naftogaz, told Reuters Russia had attacked the firm's infrastructure five times since March, in the first such attacks since the war began in February 2022.