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Sightings of humpback whales surge in Rio de Janeiro, fueling demand for whale-watching trips
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (454+ words) Humpback whales are increasingly spotted off Rio de Janeiro as their population recovers from past commercial whaling RIO DE JANEIRO -- Sightings of humpback whales off Rio de Janeiro's coast are surging as they recover from decimation due to commercial whaling,…...
Video David Muir journeys through California's ancient redwoods
4+ hour, 51+ min ago (174+ words) ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos David Muir journeys through California's ancient redwoods With ancient redwoods towering hundreds of feet above, David Muir journeys deep into the forest " exploring the hidden ecosystems living at the top of these…...
Video Big Bear Valley bald eaglet accidentally falls out of nest
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (238+ words) Big Bear Valley, California, bald eagles Jackie and Shadow's eaglets are all grown up " but one took an unexpected tumble. Luna fledged the nest, while Sandy accidentally fell out of it on Sunday. Big Bear Valley bald eaglet accidentally falls…...
Get a load of this: Humans and great apes share similar giggles
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (397+ words) A new study suggests humans and great apes have been giggling in similar ways dating back 15 million years NEW YORK -- Humans and great apes have been giggling in similar ways since branching off the evolutionary tree, a new study suggests....
Video Scientists warn of invasive jellyfish on East coast
1+ week, 5+ day ago (155+ words) ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Scientists warn of invasive jellyfish on East coast Scientists are warning about an invasive jellyfish with a painful sting appearing in waterways ahead of the busy summer season. View of New York…...
The US has lost about half of its historical grasslands. Why experts say it's important to protect what's left
2+ week, 8+ hour ago (966+ words) Native grasslands used to stretch "from sea to shining sea," one expert said. America has lost about half of one of its most prominent and iconic landscapes, and protecting what's left is key to ensuring healthy ecosystems and biodiversity in…...
Video Woman plays role of "Mother Goose" to help birds cross busy street
2+ week, 3+ day ago (213+ words) ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Woman plays role of "Mother Goose" to help birds cross busy street A woman in Ohio took the time to make sure this gaggle of geese safely made it across a busy…...
Video World Oceans Day highlights need for protected areas
3+ week, 2+ day ago (194+ words) ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos World Oceans Day highlights need for protected areas "Ocean with David Attenborough" executive producer and National Geographic Pristine Seas founder Enric Sala discusses the threats to Earth's oceans. House meets for legislative…...
Video Drone footage captures full majesty of blue whale in stunning sighting
3+ week, 5+ day ago (215+ words) ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Drone footage captures full majesty of blue whale in stunning sighting Drone footage captured one of the most majestic sights in all of nature, following along as a blue whale swam and…...
8 crested ibises released in Japan decades after extinction
1+ mon, 15+ hour ago (282+ words) TOKYO -- Eight crested ibises were released into the wild in a north-central Japanese town, decades after the birds went extinct in the country. Eight of the endangered birds took off from each of their wooden cages at a ceremony Sunday…...