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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Conservationists in Tanzania have been stunned by the sighting of a rare leopard at the Selous Game Reserve. A study published in the Ecology and Evolution journal detailed how camera traps were able to snap pictures of a strawberry leopard, which is also known as a red, pink, or golden leopard.

Trail cameras capture one-of-a-kind footage of incredibly rare feline species: 'This is the first documented record'

CBS News

Two Austrian mountaineers have died while attempting to summit a 2,500-meter (8,200-foot) peak in Italy's Julian Alps, the mountain rescue service of the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region bordering Austria said Thursday.Missing since Wednesday, the two men were both Alpine rescuers from the southern Austrian city of Villach close to the Slovenian and Austrian borders, the rescue service said on Facebook. Family members awaiting their return tried to reach them by phone but their calls went unanswered.They were scaling the "Cima di Riofreddo," whose peak culminates at more than 2,500 meters, when they fell either because of a mistake or a possible...

Bodies of mountaineers found dangling from climbing ropes near peak

Peru's reclusive Mashco Piro ethnic group recently used bows and arrows to attack loggers suspected of encroaching on their territory in the Amazon, according to a regional Indigenous organization.FENAMAD, representing 39 Indigenous communities in the Cusco and Madre de Dios regions, said Monday that it believes illegal logging was taking place on Mashco Piro territory and that one logger was injured in the July 27 attack.A few weeks ago, photos emerged of the uncontacted tribe searching for food on a beach in the Peruvian Amazon, which some experts say was evidence logging concessions are "dangerously close" to its territory. Survival...

Reclusive tribe attacks loggers with bows and arrows in Peru's Amazon

Advnture

They may look fluffy and cute but “patou” dogs – as Pyrenean mountain dogs are known in the Alps – are causing hikers real problems in France

Hiker in French Alps  attacked by a pack of Pyrenean mountain dogs

The Independent

 At least 60 people were believed missing in Nepal after two buses were swept by a landslide off a highway and into a swollen river early Friday. Three passengers were rescued as the continuous rain made rescue efforts difficult. The three survivors were being treated in the hospital, government administrator Khima Nanada Bhusal said, adding that they reportedly jumped out of the bus and swam to the banks, where locals found them and took them to a nearby hospital. Landslides also blocked routes to the area in several places, according to Bhusal. Additional rescuers and security forces have been...

2 buses carrying at least 60 people swept into a river by a landslide in Nepal. 3 survivors found

Jasper National Park, including the town of Jasper, is being evacuated due to wildfires. The town has declared a state of emergency and nearly 5,000 residents are trying to leave. “Parks Canada is responding to multiple wildfire starts,” the agency said. “This is an evolving and dynamic situation.” Of the...

State of Emergency: Jasper National Park Evacuated

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Digital Camera World

Rangers are getting training in camera traps in Katavi National Park, Tanzania, to help tackle the illegal bushmeat trade

Rangers in Tanzania are using camera traps to tackle illegal bushmeat trade

ABC News

Dozens of uncontacted people deep in the Peruvian Amazon have been captured on camera just several miles from a number of logging areas, a human rights group said.

Images released of uncontacted Amazon rainforest tribe in Peru seen near logging site

Tropical storm Debby has caused flooding throughout the southeast, leading some South Carolina residents to find alligators swimming in their backyards.

Watch: Tropical storm Debby has alligators swimming in people’s backyards

 New pictures have emerged of the Mashco Piro, a rarely-seen uncontacted Indigenous tribe in the remote Peruvian Amazon, amid concerns that logging activity is forcing them out of the dense rainforest more frequently.Survival International, a nonprofit advocating Indigenous rights, released images showing members of the reclusive tribe on the banks of a river near logging concessions.Fenamad, an Indigenous rights group, said that the Mashco Piro have been venturing out in search of food, driven away by the expanding logging activities.The pictures, taken at the end of June, show the tribe along a river in the Madre de Dios region,...

Rare new pictures show uncontacted Amazon tribe threatened by loggers

Disney Parks are the latest business to face slowing consumer demand in the face of higher prices.

Disney may have a parks problem

This site is supported by our readers. We may earn a commission, at no cost to you, if you purchase through links. Prepare to discover the secrets of these stealthy predators and their habitats. They soar through the skies, seeking sustenance in the snowy tundra and Arctic regions. Their exceptional...

Snowy Owl Habitat: Tundra, Arctic & Nesting Explained (2024)

New York City, NY

Gone is the bullhorn. Instead, New York City emergency management officials have turned high-tech, using drones to warn residents about potential threatening weather.

New Yorkers are warned from the skies about impending danger from storms as city deploys drones

Massachusetts State

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Dianna Carney

Egg Roll is a one-year-old, 34lb American Bully who has recently been introduced by Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue located in Massachusetts. This charming, round little dog is looking for his forever home and comes with a delightful personality and some special quirks.

Meet Egg Roll: The Round Little Snuggle Buddy Looking For Love

Florida State

CNN meteorologist Elisa Raffa reports on the impact of Hurricane Debby as the Category 1 storm makes landfall in Florida.

See what Florida coast looks like as Hurricane Debby makes landfall

Colorado State

Aurora, CO

The Aurora Police Department released a statement on Tuesday on social media to clear up misinformation about an incident involving thousands of migrants. “Misinformation has spread on social media regarding the large gathering on Sunday at Gardens on Havana shopping center,” Aurora PD posted on X. “We recognize that Sunday’s incident was disconcerting and alarming for a large number of our residents and citizens. The purpose of this message is to provide the community with accurate information based on what we know right now.”

Law-abiding Venezuelans watch election results in Aurora, leave behind mess

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to walk through a cloud forest? Imagine stepping into a world where mist clings to ancient trees, and every breath feels like a sip of fresh mountain air. These unique ecosystems, often found in tropical regions, are home to an incredible variety of plants and animals. The dense fog that blankets the forest creates an otherworldly atmosphere, making it seem like a scene straight out of a fairy tale. Whether you're an avid hiker or just someone who loves nature, visiting a cloud forest offers an unforgettable experience. Ready to learn more about these magical places?

Mystical Cloud Forests Shrouded In Mist

Herbie J Pilato

Dorothy Dandridge was one of Hollywood’s first Black sex symbols and the first black actress to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress. Around 1930, Dandridge relocated to Los Angeles, California, with her family. A few years later she found success with her new musical group, the Dandridge Sisters, which included sister Vivian and their friend Etta Jones. The group landed gigs at the famous Cotton Club in Harlem and performed with top acts such as the Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra and Cab Calloway. As an African American singer, Dandridge confronted early on the segregation and racism of the entertainment industry. She may have been allowed on stage, but in some venues, she couldn't eat in the restaurant or use certain facilities because of the color of her skin."

The Groundbreaking, yet Tragic Life and Career of African-American Actress Dorothy Dandridge

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A chainsaw amnesty is protecting the rainforest in Borneo

A non-profit called Health in Harmony is fighting deforestation in Borneo by buying loggers’ chainsaws, and providing healthcare...

A chainsaw amnesty is protecting the rainforest in Borneo

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