HEALTH 5 hours ago In a potential outbreak, is bird flu testing available for humans? What to know Currently, H5N1 avian influenza (bird flu) testing is provided only by governmental health departments. Here's what to know in the event of a human outbreak of bird flu.
VIDEO 6 hours ago Koala joey makes highly anticipated ‘pouch premiere’ at local zoo A 6-month-old koala was seen making its “premiere” by peeking out of its mom’s pouch for the first time at the Healesville Sanctuary in Australia. “Koala joeys are in and out of the pouch until the age of nine months," said a mammal keeper.
VIDEO 10 hours ago Baby hippo attempts to eat like the adults Fritz, the youngest hippo at the Cincinnati Zoo in Ohio, was seen trying to crush a whole papaya in his mouth just as his mom and dad do. Although the two-year-old couldn’t quite accomplish the task, hippos have one of the world’s strongest bites.
Camping-Hiking 13 hours ago Safety tips for hikers: Everything you need to know to protect yourself on the trails this summer Whether you are a hiking expert or a novice on the trails, there are various safety measures you'll want to keep in mind during your travels.
LIFESTYLE 15 hours ago Visiting a US national park this summer? Once there, don't do this or you'll be fined The National Park Service preserves natural and cultural resources and prohibits visitors from picking wildflowers from its 429 parks nationwide with fines costing up to $250.
US 16 hours ago Shark Watch: Top 10 most dangerous beaches involving shark attacks, surfer deaths A law firm rated the most dangerous beaches, taking into account shark attacks and rip currents that kill surfers, and there was only one non-Florida beach in the top 25.
World 22 hours ago Man caught smuggling over 100 live snakes across border — in his pants A smuggler attempting to transport 104 non-native live snakes was thwarted at a border station between Hong Kong and southern China Wednesday.
VIDEO 23 hours ago Zoo releases footage of resident Komodo dragon up close The Memphis Zoo released a video of its Komodo dragon walking about and sleeping in Tennessee. The animal type is the largest living lizard in the world. See it!
New York City 23 hours ago Portions of New York City beach temporarily closed after shark spotted, NYPD drone footage reveals A stretch of beach in Queens, New York, was closed Thursday afternoon after two sharks were spotted in the murky waters by law enforcement.
VIDEO 1 day ago Video shows smuggler attempting to transport 104 live snakes concealed in pants Video from Chinese state media shows a smuggler attempting to enter the Futian Port with over 100 snakes stored in plastic bags in his trousers. (Credit: Reuters/China Customs)