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Crews all over the world continue to fight wildfires this summer, but a fire tornado in Canada may be the peak of the extreme weather.Â
Alex Murphy
Alex Murphy is the trending producer for Outdoors.com. He focuses on unique stories, videos and news from the outdoor space. He has worked as a professional journalist for more than a decade. He has written about camping, hiking, climbing, surfing, conservation, national parks and more for Trail Runner Magazine, Outdoor Life, GearJunkie, Campendium, The Trek, WavePoolMag and Surf Park Central. His love of travel has brought him to dozens of states and national parks and kept him on the move. He's lived in five different states in the past 20 years. You can contact him at [email protected].
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Conservation
Police in Florida Are Reminding Residents That Wild Monkeys Aren’t Your Friends
Police in Florida are reminding everyone that wild monkeys are not native and that people should do their best to avoid them.
Culture
From Mushrooms to Berries, You Can Make Your World More Edible With These Online Foraging Classes
Are you looking to sharpen your outdoor foraging skills? Taking an online foraging class is a great way to get started.
Culture
A Bigfoot Video is Making Rounds Again. Here’s Why This Video Won’t Go Away
A ten-year-old Bigfoot video is once again a topic of discussion. The video now have over a million views.
Conservation
How Wildlife Crossings Are Helping To Protect Baby Animals (and Maybe You Too)
States all over the U.S. are currently working on providing safe passage for animals over long-standing roadways.
Conservation
Yellowstone Trail Camera Captures All the Interesting ‘Toys’ That Momma Wolves Find and Bring Home to Their Pups
The national park released a new video showing wolves from the Mollies Pack returning to their den throughout the spring.
Conservation
Tennessee Zoo Wants Your Help to Name Their Spotless Giraffe
A baby giraffe that’s gone viral for its lack of spots needs a name, and the zoo wants your help.
News
Bear Attacks A 7-Year-Old Boy Playing Outside New York Home
A seven-year-old boy is recovering after a bear attack in Westchester County, New York. That’s just outside New York City.
National Parks
Crews Are Working to Reopen Death Valley Roadways with About 400 People Trapped Inside
About 400 people are trapped inside the interior of Death Valley National Park after days of heavy rainfall.
Science
WATCH: This Unique Dad Bird Helps to Hatch Eggs and Raise Young Chicks
In a very up-close-and-personal video, viewers can see a male kingfisher bird caring for newborn chicks by keeping them warm and fed.