Do not try this at home. A video which has gone viral on Reddit shows a man leaping into the water with what he believes is a harmless basking shark. It's unclear where the video was taken. "That … [Read more...] about Man Jumps in Ocean with Large Shark, Regrets It Immediately: WATCH
Nature
Nearly 400 Whales are Dead in One of World’s Worst Beaching Tragedies
More than 380 pilot whales have perished in the worst stranding incident in Australia's history. Marine biologists had been racing to save as many as they could earlier this week. SKY News … [Read more...] about Nearly 400 Whales are Dead in One of World’s Worst Beaching Tragedies
Marine Biologists Race to Save 270+ Whales in Mass Stranding on Australian Coast: WATCH
Australian marine biologists are trying to save more than 270 pilot whales that stranded themselves at Macquarie Harbour on Tasmania’s west … [Read more...] about Marine Biologists Race to Save 270+ Whales in Mass Stranding on Australian Coast: WATCH
Astronomers Detect Potential Signs of Life on Venus
Astronomers have detected potential signs of life on Venus in the form of a gas called phosgene which is produced by bacteria in low-oxygen environments. The findings were published by Cardiff … [Read more...] about Astronomers Detect Potential Signs of Life on Venus
‘Pissed Off’ Orcas are Ramming, Biting, and Disabling Boats and the COVID Lockdown May Be to Blame
This boat was actually caught in the middle of an orca - sea lion hunt. A series of attacks and harassment of boats by orcas in the waters off of Spain and Portugal is baffling scientists. Several … [Read more...] about ‘Pissed Off’ Orcas are Ramming, Biting, and Disabling Boats and the COVID Lockdown May Be to Blame
‘National Weather Service’ Issues First-Ever Warning for a Firenado
The National Weather Service on Saturday issued its first-ever warning for a firenado, "a fire induced tornado," as wildfires in Northern California, specifically the Loyalton Fire to the east of the … [Read more...] about ‘National Weather Service’ Issues First-Ever Warning for a Firenado
Beluga Whales Freed from Captivity in China Feel Ocean Water and Sunlight for First Time in 10 Years: WATCH
A pair of beluga whales freed from captivity in a Chinese performance zoo have been transported to Iceland and placed in "care pools" in the sea before being released to spend the rest of their lives … [Read more...] about Beluga Whales Freed from Captivity in China Feel Ocean Water and Sunlight for First Time in 10 Years: WATCH
First ‘Murder Hornet’ Trapped in Washington State
Asian Giant Hornet / The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) after successfully trapping the first so-called "murder hornet," … [Read more...] about First ‘Murder Hornet’ Trapped in Washington State
‘Down To Earth’ Daddy: Twitter is Thirsting Over Bearded Zac Efron
In altogether frivolous news unrelated to anything in the hideous news cycle, Zac Efron has premiered as host of an Anthony Bourdain-style travel/food show on Netflix about nature and sustainability … [Read more...] about ‘Down To Earth’ Daddy: Twitter is Thirsting Over Bearded Zac Efron
A Pair of Rare Elephant Twins Has Just Been Born: VIDEO
Conservation officials are delighted to have recorded the first known pair of elephant twins to have ever been born in Sri Lanka. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2936649739895619 AFP … [Read more...] about A Pair of Rare Elephant Twins Has Just Been Born: VIDEO
