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Feds Ban Bear Baiting on National Preserves in Alaska
The National Park Service announced a new rule banning sport hunters from bear baiting on federal lands in Alaska. Sarah Creachbaum, the agency's regional director for Alaska, explained that the rule change "will advance wildlife conservation goals and objectives" so they comply with federal law. According to last week's announcement,...
Yellowstone's Rare White Bison Calf Is Now Missing
We have a mystery on our hands. Yellowstone's rare white bison calf is now missing just weeks after it was born, and no one knows what happened to it. Beyond just the rarity of its color, the Yellowstone National Park white bison calf is a pretty big deal because it supposedly fulfills an ancient Native American prophecy.
First Hurricane Of 2024, Hurricane Beryl, Intensifies In Atlantic — Should You Be Concerned?
Ah, summer! There's birds in the sky, tourists on the beach, and a hurricane brewing in the Atlantic. Wait, that last one's not happy-go-lucky — strike that. One of the downsides to the summer season, especially for those in the Caribbean and Southern U.S., is hurricanes. Well, 2024 officially has its first hurricane of the season — Hurricane Beryl.
Fisherman Gets More Than He Bargain For After Hooking Shark, Now In Critical Condition
What's going on in Florida this year? Shark attacks, or at least stories about them, feel more prevalent than ever. And it's not even Shark Week! Maybe, Jaws was right about staying out of the water. Of course, this fisherman wasn't actually in the water. Okay, so he was in a boat in the water, but semantics! This fisherman got a little more than he bargained for when he ended up hooking a shark on his fishing expedition.
Vermont Wants You to Know This Farting Black Bear Is No Laughing Matter
The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department shared one of the cutest and funniest videos you'll see all week. It shows a happy https://www.wideopenspaces.com/vermont-to-outlaw-the-sale-of-bear-body-parts-on-july-1-find-out-what-parts/black bear ripping a loud fart while rolling on the ground. "Bears are at their best when they're in the wild," reads the caption. And many who saw...
After Nearly a Decade Alone, A Snake Has 14 Miracle Babies
Depending on how you look at it, this is either an extremely confusing religious story or a rare but straightforward natural process. England's City of Portsmouth College reported this week that its 13-year-old snake Ronaldo gave birth to 14 babies. The surprising thing, though, is that Ronaldo hadn't been in contact with another snake for nine years. What's more, researchers at the school thought it was male.
Police Rule Death Of 12-Year-Old At North Carolina Wilderness Camp A Homicide
Police have officially ruled the death of a 12-year-old boy a homicide. The youth passed away at a North Carolina wilderness camp for troubled youths. In the past, the camp has garnered controversy. As of now, officials haven't revealed the identity of the boy except for his initials CJH. An...
Pennsylvania is One Step Closer to Lifting the Sunday Hunting Ban
Pennsylvania lawmakers advanced a bill this week to repeal a century-old law banning hunting on Sundays. The measure passed the state house on Thursday with bipartisan support in a 129 to 73 vote. Ahead of the vote, Rep. Mandy Steel, a Democrat serving Allegheny County who sponsored the bill, argued...
The Long-Lost Pocket Watch of Teddy Roosevelt Returns Home
The National Park Service said on Thursday that federal agents recovered a pocket watch belonging to President Teddy Roosevelt after it had been missing for nearly 40 years. "The stories this watch could tell over the last 126 years include colorful and profound moments in American history," said Jonathan Parker, superintendent of the Sagamore Hill site. He added that the "beloved family heirloom" will soon be back on public display.
Creator of the infamous Glock Switch ‘regrets’ making the device
When Venezuelan inventor Jorge Leon created the Glock switch back in the 1980s, he did so to support law enforcement and military users. But now, he says he regrets making the device because of how often it's used for criminal activity. "After seeing and reading about all those deaths, those...
Wildlife Fears This More Than Anything Else, According To Study
Researchers say wild animals are more likely to flee from loud groups of people than any other sound. According to a new study funded by the federal government, vocal hikers or mountain bikers caused the highest probability of flight by wildlife. For the study, researchers with the Bridger-Teton National Forest...
Family Of Missing Paddleboarder Beg Watch Company For Access To Watch's GPS
The family of a paddleboarder who went missing in Florida wants answers. They are begging a watch company for access to his GPS. The paddleboarder disappeared while spearfishing earlier in the week. His family has reached out to Garmin for access to his location. He was wearing one of their watches.
Florida Beach Where Five People Died In Four Days Was Named America's Deadliest Beach In 2023
One Florida beach experienced a significant tragedy with five people dying over the course of four days. But it's par for the course for Panama City Beach. In 2023, USA Today named Panama City Beach the United States' deadliest beach. That's due to the deadly rip currents in the area.
Man Who Diverted River at Sleeping Bear Dunes Gets Probation
A federal judge this week sentenced the Michigan man who illegally diverted a river to Lake Michigan for boat access in Sleeping Bear Dunes by banning him from all national park properties. According to Wednesday's announcement, 63-year-old Andrew Howard will also serve five years of probation and must pay more than $26,000 for his August 2022 crime.
New Jersey Man Dies Trying To Warn Kids About Lightning Storm On The Beach
A New Jersey man sprang into action when he realized a severe lightning storm was approaching the beach. Sadly, he died trying to warn a group of kids playing in the water about the brewing storm. Lighting struck the man on a Jersey Shore beach on Sunday. Patrick Dispoto, 59,...
Oh Crap! Popular California Beaches Close Due To Sewage-Contaminated Waters
Officials have shut down multiple San Diego beaches amid tourist season due to potential health concerns. They are concerned about the high levels of bacteria in the water, due to sewage contamination. The Department of Environmental Health and Quality has closed Tijuana Slough, Silver Strand, and Imperial Beach due to...
Beachgoer Impaled By Umbrella While Sunbathing In Florida In Freak Accident
A beachgoer experienced her very own Final Destination moment during a recent beach trip. That movie featured death trying to kill people in absurd, very elaborate ways. How else would you explain this freak accident that happened at the beach? A woman recently hit the Florida sand when an umbrella impaled her.
Study: Polar-Grizzly Bear Hybrids Exist But Are Extremely Rare
Researchers completed the first-ever large-scale analysis of how often polar and grizzly bear hybrids live in the wild. They found that although possible, their existence is "extremely rare." According to the study, researchers explored the belief that the number of polar-grizzly hybrids has increased as the animals' habitats continue to overlap due to climate change, but could only confirm that eight "grolar bears" ever existed.
It's Now Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill this week banning the release of balloons outdoors to protect wildlife. The governor signed the bill along with others to define antisemitism and provide security for Jewish schools on Monday without comment. With the bill, lawmakers removed language from the current statute that...
American Woman Disappears After Going To Bahamas On Yoga Retreat
It may sound a bit like a Liam Neeson movie, but reality is often bleaker and more unsettling. An American woman disappeared in the Bahamas last week. She went on a yoga retreat to the islands, but she vanished into thin air. If this was the movies, someone would go...
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