Rare footage captured by a camera strapped to the back of an endangered shark shows the moment it was struck by a boat, prompting the animal to dash into deep waters.

Boat hits massive 23-foot shark in rare video footage

Florida State

A-Z-Animals

Alligators are common in Florida lakes and on some golf courses. American crocodiles, on the other hand, are quite rare. There is an estimated 1.3-1.5 million alligators in Florida, but there are only 1,550-2,000 American crocodiles left. They are considered a Threatened Species by the IUCN. Crocodiles have a reputation for being more aggressive than […]

The Next Invasive Threat to Florida Lakes: Nile Crocodiles!

Florida’s state freshwater fish just got a makeover. Instead of being considered a largemouth bass, it is now the Florida bass. The largemouth bass is the most popular game fish in North America and has now been found to be different in Florida waters. A recent study published by...

Largemouth bass no longer. The fish now bears Florida’s name

Los Angeles County, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

USA TODAY

The broadnose sevengill and the soupfin sharks are common along the Pacific coast. Now they're showing up in Washington’s Puget Sound.

'This can't be right': Big sharks found in waters far from the open ocean

IFLScience

And they may reveal the genetic secrets behind rare lobster colorations.

Peaches The 1-In-30 Million Lobster Just Hatched Some Rare Babies

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We Go Fishing

A recent study is causing anglers and wildlife officials some confusion. Yale University conducted a study that determined a genetic difference between largemouth bass and what is now being called "Florida bass". In response to this study, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has declared bass found in Florida's waterways "Florida bass". The American Fisheries Society has agreed to the distinction between the species.

Controversy over Newly Identified 'Florida Bass' Species

In a study published in Royal Society Open Science, researchers at the Marine Mammal Research Program (MMRP) at UH Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB) and Alaska Whale Foundation (AWF) consider a new designation of the humpback whales they study: tool wielders. Researchers have known that humpback whales create...

Humpbacks are among animals who manufacture and wield tools, researchers say

Alaska State

An updated preliminary estimate of Alaska’s 2024 statewide commercial salmon harvest rose from 59.7 million to 75.5 million fish as of Aug. 12, but still lags behind the Alaska Department of Fish and Game forecast of 135.7 million fish by season’s end. ADF&G’s forecast for commercial harvesters had...

Statewide Commercial Harvest of Alaska Salmon Reaches 75.5M Fish

Virginia State

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

New Hampshire State

Rye, NH

No one was injured when the whale lept from the water and slammed into the boat.

A whale flipped a fishing boat with people on board. Experts think they know why.

Hawaii State

Hawaii has a rich biodiversity of flora and fauna. Despite that, you won’t find any hummingbirds among the over 300 bird species who call these islands home. Given Hawaii’s abundance of lush tropical landscapes that hummingbirds seem to thrive in, this absence may seem odd at first. So, why are hummingbirds missing from Hawaii’s bird […]

No Hummingbirds in Hawaii? Discover Why the State Has Banned These Birds

Colorado State

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Humpback whales have joined the elite club of animals known to make and use tools. A new study reveals these marine giants craft intricate “bubble-nets” to catch their prey, showing a level of skill previously unrecognized in cetaceans. Researchers from the University of Hawaii and Alaska Whale Foundation...

Humpback Whales: The Ocean’s Skilled Tool Users

Montana State

Wyoming State

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To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

Bird feeding is a common practice in homes around the world, often seen as a thoughtful way to support wildlife during harsh winters or breeding seasons. However, new research led by Andrew Abraham, an alumnus of Northern Arizona University (NAU) and a researcher at Aarhus University in Denmark, shows that this seemingly benign activity could be altering local ecosystems and contributing to environmental pollution.

Bird feeding pollutes local ecosystems

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Scientists at TUM have developed a new method for the early detection of climate tipping points. From the end of the last ice age up until about 6,000 years ago, the area now recognized as the Sahara Desert was a fertile, green landscape rich with life. This era, known as the “African Humid Period,” came to a sudden end, turning the once-vibrant region into the dry, barren desert we see today.

Unraveling Sahara’s Secret: How the Lush Green Past Became a Desert Wasteland

Washington State

LiveScience

Drone captures footage of a humpback whale missing its tail fluke — an injury suspected to be from long-term entanglement in fishing gear.

Watch heartbreaking footage of humpback whale with missing tail in Washington state

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Major Habitat Loss Looms for Top Marine Predators Amid Climate Change

Climate change is causing significant habitat loss for key marine species like sharks and tunas in crucial oceanic regions, with some species potentially losing up to...

Major Habitat Loss Looms for Top Marine Predators Amid Climate Change

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