Camper Contracts Bubonic Plague After Being Bitten by Flea
Most people don’t expect to come home from a camping trip with the Bubonic plague like one camper recently did. Get the details here.
Parts of the Grand Canyon Reopen After Wildlife Closures
The National Park Service (NPS) is reopening parts of Grand Canyon National Park after a fire forced closures. Popular parts along the canyon’s south rim have remained closed since July 13 due to safety concerns from the Dragon Bravo Fire. While parts of the Grand Canyon reopen, crews continue to work on containing the fire. [...]
Bear Enjoys Soaking in a Backyard Kiddie Pool (Video)
When a homeowner decided to put a kiddie pool in his backyard to attract birds, he didn’t expect a huge black bear to come take a dip.
Are Bison Dangerous? Here’s What to Keep in Mind
To many, bison may look like a massive cow. Despite their slow grazing of meadows, they do have large horns and can run up to 35 miles per hour. This leaves some people questioning: Are bison dangerous? A video clip originally from the National Park Service (NPS) demonstrates the power of these animals. Take a [...]
Two Young Men Swept Away by Deadly Rip Current in Lake Erie
A rip current swept two young men away while they were wading in waist-deep water at Huntington Beach along Lake Erie.
Large Bear Breaks Into Ice-Cream Shop, Prefers Strawberry
A large black bear broke into an ice-cream shop in northern California. Wildlife officials share the bear’s mug shots and preferred flavor.
Elk Brawl in Colorado Street: Volume up for This ‘Roadside Clash’
Two bull elk had it out in a street in Estes Park, Colorado, near Rocky Mountain National Park, and a passerby caught the action on video.
‘Our Roof Is Full of Snakes’: This Fixer-Upper Was a Snake Retreat
“Does everyone have this problem?” (He’s referring to the snakes—the ones seeking refuge in the roof of the family’s fixer-upper.)
‘Extremely Rare’ Sighting in Virginia Harbor—a Pure White Dolphin
A rare pure-white dolphin treated a group of people on a boat tour with a once-in-a-lifetime sighting last week in a Virginia Harbor.
How Fast Are Manatees? Faster Than You’d Think and This Video Proves It
How fast are manatees? You may think they’re fairly slow, but a new video suggests otherwise. In the clip, the manatee, also called a sea cow, chases a manta ray. The most surprising part is how easily the manatee keeps up with the ray. Take a look: Israel Velazquez shared the video on his Instagram [...]