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See How Swarms Of Ladybugs Are Overtaking Parts Of Australia
August 30, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
Ladybugs don’t usually creep out most people, but you might change your mind when you see how millions of the tiny beetles have been swarming parts of southern Australia. Watch this video to learn what may be causing the invasion.
Skier Captures Moose On Saddleback Mountain’s Opening Day
August 30, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
Saddleback Mountain had an unexpected guest on the slopes this past weekend, when the resort opened for the season.
Every Step Glows In This Surreal-Looking Water
August 25, 2025, 3:52 pm EDT
This naturally occurring phenomenon looks like something you’d see in a science fiction movie. Bioluminescent algae releases a glow when disturbed thanks to a chemical reaction. This person in Port Lincoln, Australia came across some at night and recorded the spectacular display.
Delicious Disaster: Blue Crabs Invade Italy
August 25, 2025, 3:52 pm EDT
Atlantic blue crabs have invaded Italian waters and are threatening the country’s shellfish industry. The crustaceans have no natural predators in the Adriatic Sea. Some officials worry that Italy’s entire fishing industry could be threatened if they don’t get a handle on the problem.
From Fear To Fascination: Rewriting The Shark Story
August 25, 2025, 7:36 am EDT
Despite what you may think, most sharks are pretty small and not that dangerous, while humans kill 100 million sharks each year. Join aquarists from Georgia Aquarium to discover how shifting from fear to fascination could help save these misunderstood creatures that need our protection more than we need to fear them. And to see all of our "shark week" stories, <a href=https://weather.com/news/news/2025-07-21-week-of-sharks-weather-climate-georgia-aquarium>click here</a>.
Rare Orange Lobsters Rescued From Grocery Store Tanks
August 9, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
Three rare orange lobsters have been returned to the ocean after they were discovered in grocery store tanks earlier this month. The lobsters were released into the Long Island Sound last week. The odds of finding these orange lobsters are estimated at one in 30 million.
Guam Kingfishers Breed In Wild For First Time In 40 Years
August 7, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
With so many species in decline, it’s always important to highlight the stories of one returning from the brink of extinction. This is the Guam kingfisher, known locally as a Sihek, and for the past 40 years, it has been extinct in the wild. But thanks to extensive captive breeding programs, this species is turning its fortunes around.
Fin Facts: 4 Things Shark Specialists Wish You Knew
August 7, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
The easiest way to spark someone’s interest is to give them a little taste of some of the coolest information on a subject. So now, we’re trying to do just that with sharks! Aquarists from Georgia Aquarium (and one meteorologist) share their favorite fun facts — or fin facts, if you will — about these toothy predators. And to see all of our "shark week" stories, <a href=https://weather.com/news/news/2025-07-21-week-of-sharks-weather-climate-georgia-aquarium>click here</a>.
How This Animal Helped Save Yellowstone's Aspen Trees
August 6, 2025, 6:31 am EDT
The return of wolves and other predators to Yellowstone has reduced elk browsing, allowing aspen trees to grow back for the first time in decades.
Supersized Stick Bug Discovered In Australia
August 1, 2025, 11:27 am EDT
The Acrophylla Alta is about a foot and a half long and weighs about as much as a golf ball.