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The boat-billed heron: When nature thinks big
With its oversized bill and large eyes, the boat-billed heron is a striking example of evolution going big. Read about it here!
June 29, 2026
H5N1 bird flu has now spread to all 7 continents
The H5N1 bird flu has reached Australia, completing its spread to all 7 continents and raising concerns for the nation’s birds, wildlife and livestock.
June 28, 2026
Back-to-back Venezuela earthquakes kill at least 164
Two back-to-back Venezuela earthquakes caused devastation last night. The current death toll is at least 164, with over 700 injured.
June 25, 2026
The Caspian Sea – Earth’s largest inland sea – is shrinking
A new study finds the shrinking Caspian Sea is due to a combination of human activity and climate change. A major factor is less inflow from the Volga River.
June 25, 2026
Why aren’t the hottest days on the solstice?
June solstice 2026 is the longest day for us in the Northern Hemisphere, but the hottest days for the northern Earth are still to come. Why is that?
June 24, 2026
Mammatus clouds are ominous and beautiful
Mammatus clouds look like bubbling, low-hanging clouds. They're often associated with thunderstorms. Learn more about them and see photos here.
June 24, 2026
It’s Katmai bear cam season! Livestream here
The world-famous Katmai bear cam season begins June 23, 2026. Find the livestream here and learn more about brown bears and Katmai National Park.
June 23, 2026
Pinocchio frogs seem straight out of a fairy tale
Pinocchio frogs use their extending noses for courtship displays, blending fairy-tale looks with real rainforest survival strategies.
June 22, 2026
Midwest tornadoes possible today, flash floods across Gulf?
Tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds are expected in the U.S. Midwest on Wednesday, while a tropical system could bring flash floods across the Gulf Coast.
June 17, 2026
Noctilucent clouds are back: Look for them now!
Noctilucent clouds are back. The season is underway! Learn about these stunning night-shining clouds and how to see them. Plus, see a gallery of them here.
June 17, 2026
