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A close-up of a black newt with yellow spots, resting on green moss.

Outdoors

Amid concerns of deadly pathogen spread, authorities seize 16 illegal newts

A small bird perched on a twig, surrounded by blurred green foliage.

Outdoors

Study finds invasive insects are developing 'toxic shields': 'Chemical defenses against avian predators'

Skyscrapers tower over Central Park in New York City with bare trees and a small pond in the foreground.

Outdoors

'Plague' of invasive insects may hit New York City this year, experts warn

Aerial view of turbulent ocean water with swirling waves and varying shades of blue and green.

Outdoors

One of the most vital ocean currents is weakening, scientists say

A large python snake on grass being gently prodded with a blue stick.

Outdoors

Hunter receives warning while seeking pythons in Florida Everglades: 'Watch out...'

A close-up of bright red cherries hanging from a green leafy branch in sunlight.

Business

Cherry farmers suffer devastating blow after storm wipes out 30% of crop yield

Colorful microplastic particles float underwater, with soft light filtering through the surface.

Tech

No one wants to pay to clean up microplastics — so you might have to

A sewage pipe on a beach.

Outdoors

Failure at massive wastewater treatment plant leaves residents on edge

A security dog inspects luggage at an airport screening checkpoint with a handler nearby.

Outdoors

Russian man arrested at airport with hundreds of snakes, iguanas in smuggling attempt

A Venus flytrap in a plastic container alongside round succulent plants in pots.

Outdoors

'Here's the darker part': Expert issues warning about store-bought Venus flytraps

A close-up of a bat hanging upside down, revealing its furry face and large ears.

Outdoors

Researchers report concerning behavior shift in bats: 'Not going to get huge population rebounds'

A cluster of ripe yellow peaches growing on a green-leaved tree.

Outdoors

420,000 peach trees to be destroyed following Del Monte bankruptcy