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American scientists and ranchers are racing to stop a flesh-eating fly after 15 animal cases turned up in Texas and New Mexico, and the battle could take more than a yearFlesh-eating maggots, the New World screwworm, have reappeared in Texas and New Mexico, infecting livestock and at least one dog. Driven by...
Pet pythons escaped into Florida in the 1970s, spread for decades through the Everglades, then a hurricane carried them south, and now the Key Largo woodrat may disappearEndangered rodents in Key Largo face a crisis. Invasive Burmese pythons, spreading after Hurricane Irma, are decimating Key Largo woodrat p...
How to identify a Copperhead snake in your home and garden without mistaking harmless lookalikesIn the realm of gardens and green spaces, copperhead snakes excel at camouflage. Their striking reddish-brown bands seamlessly blend into t...
Why Killing a Snake in Your Yard May Make the Problem WorseExperts advise against killing snakes, warning it increases bite risks and fails to deter future appearances. Instead, homeowners should fo...
How Do Alligators Breathe When Lakes Freeze? The Winter Survival Trick Scientists Call ‘Ice Snorkeling’Winter brings a surprising sight in parts of the southeastern United States. Alligators appear stuck in frozen lakes, but this is a clever ...
Trump administration's land conservation projects in limboFunding for US conservation projects faces uncertainty. Projects across 38 states are in limbo. Donald Trump's administration considers red...
Florida woman removes record breaking number of pythons, wins challenge with unbelievable prize moneyDuring the recent Florida Python Challenge, a record-breaking 294 invasive Burmese pythons were removed, according to state wildlife offici...
Alligator Alcatraz sparks backlash, nearly half of Americans disapprove of controversial facilityA migrant detention center named 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Florida's Everglades sparks national outrage. The facility faces criticism for its...
Trump says migrants would need to know 'how to run away from an alligator' to flee Florida facilityDonald Trump is visiting a new immigration detention center in Florida. The facility is nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz." It is located in a ...
Conservancy of Southwest Florida sets record with over 6,300 pounds of Burmese Pythons removed in landmark seasonThe Conservancy of Southwest Florida has removed a record 6,300 pounds of Burmese pythons this season, bringing their total to over 40,000 ...
Trump administration proposes major cuts to NOAA; may end climate researchThe Trump administration has proposed sweeping changes to NOAA’s mission, aiming to eliminate its climate research efforts and redirect foc...
Winter storm threatens 100 million people in US, with extensive impact on travel. Read forecast hereMore than 115 million residents from Iowa to New Jersey are expecting a winter storm as the forecasters have warned of it bringing in bitte...
GTA VI Trailer Unveiled: What we know about the much awaited gameThe long-awaited GTA VI trailer reveals a 2025 release date, introducing Lucia as the game's first female protagonist. Tom Petty's soundtra...
Storm surge massively helps juvenile tarpon and snook; Here’s how baby fishes surviveThe events which bring exceptionally high water levels, serve as a lifeline for the newborn fish.
What is eDNA that lingers in water, even your cup of tea and can be pulled from thin air?It has been clear for decades that fragments of our DNA cover the planet like litter.
8-foot bull shark attacks 10-year-old boy in Florida. Check out the detailsA 10-year-old boy was attacked by a 8-foot bull shark in Florida when he was on a vacation with his family.
- EPA tackles Florida water pollution, cost a concern
The US Environmental Protection Agency tightened water pollution controls in recession-hit Florida on Monday, but the state's citrus grower...
- Supertanker skims oil as spill now worst accident on record
A Taiwanese supertanker skimmed oil from the Gulf of Mexico on Saturday as the months-long disaster became the worst accidental spill on re...
- BP reattaches cap, but oil closes Florida beaches
BP resumed full siphoning operations from the ruptured Gulf of Mexico oil well Thursday, but Florida was forced to close down popular touri...
- BP sucking up 10,000 barrels daily from US oil leak
Engineers hoped on Monday to make more headway in their bid to contain a massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico after energy giant BP anno...