Nature, Politics
Hundreds of Chinese ships fishing near Argentina
The Argentine military shared a video from February of a large group of fishing boats near Argentina’s sea border.
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Nature, Other
Drone hits firefighting airplane over LA
A firefighting airplane was damaged when it was hit by a drone near Los Angeles. The plane is a special type called a “Super Scooper”. These planes scoop up water from the ocean to drop on fires.
Nature, Politics
EU changes rules that protect wolves
Shepherd József Rácz and his sons take care of 500 sheep in the mountains of Romania.
Business, Nature
California says ExxonMobil lied about plastic recycling
The state of California has filed a lawsuit against ExxonMobil. California says the company misled people about plastic recycling. According to the state, ExxonMobil is the world’s top producer of single-use plastics tha
Entertainment, Nature
Reality TV contestant kills and eats protected New Zealand bird
In a reality show called “Race to Survive: New Zealand,” a contestant named Spencer “Corry” Jones ate a protected bird called a weka.
Nature
Japan has invasive raccoon problem
Japan has a growing problem with raccoons. Since 2014, the number of raccoons in Japan has increased significantly. In 2022, Tokyo’s government reported that nearly 1,300 raccoons were caught. That is 400% more than the
Nature, Science
Orangutan uses plant as medicine
An orangutan amazed scientists by using a plant paste to heal a big cut on his face. It is the first time a wild animal was seen using a plant as medicine for a wound.
Nature, Technology
Seven countries get all of their electricity from green energy
Seven countries are now using almost all green energy for their electricity. These countries are Albania, Bhutan, Nepal, Paraguay, Iceland, Ethiopia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Nature, Politics
China to send more pandas to US and other countries
China’s Wildlife Conservation Association is working with the National Zoo in Washington D.C. This could mean that more pandas come to the United States, a sign of improving relations between the two countries.
Nature, Science
Wolves living near Chernobyl seem to fight cancer
In 1986, a nuclear reactor exploded at the Chernobyl power plant in Ukraine. It released deadly radiation and over 100,000 people had to leave the city.
Nature
Lions killing less zebras because of ants
In East Africa, a small bug is causing big problems for lions. The increase of big-headed ants is stopping lions from killing zebras.
Nature, Travel
Mali the lonely elephant dies at Manila Zoo
In sad news, Mali, a famous elephant at Manila Zoo in the Philippines, passed away on Tuesday. Mali was the star attraction for four decades at the zoo.
Nature, Travel
State of emergency in Iceland
Recently, Iceland has had many earthquakes, and experts say there might be a volcanic eruption soon.
Entertainment, Nature
The winner of Fat Bear Week is …
At Alaska's Katmai National Park and Preserve, a mother bear named Grazer became the winner of Fat Bear Week.
Nature
About 1,000 birds hit Chicago building and die
Last week, an unusually large number of birds died in Chicago after flying into buildings.
Nature, Travel
French ski resorts close, not enough snow
This year, La Sambuy, a family-friendly ski spot in the French Alps, is taking down its ski lifts.
Business, Nature
Fungus and humidity cause problems for Italian wine
Italy's wine grapes are in trouble this year.
Nature, Travel
Big pictures of monkeys put up in New Delhi before G20
Big cardboard pictures of langur monkeys have been put up in different parts of New Delhi. There are also special people called “monkey wallahs” or “monkey-men” who scare away smaller monkeys.
Nature, Other
5 million bees fall into road in Canada
In Burlington, Ontario, Canada, a truck carrying crates of beehives accidentally tipped over and released five million bees.
Nature, Travel
Fire in Hawaii kills more than 80 people
The wildfires in Maui, Hawaii have killed more than 80 people and destroyed more than 1,000 buildings.
