Category: Nature
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Humpback whales enter crocodile river ‘in Australian first’ – BBC News
Australian officials say they will try to guide a humpback whale out of a crocodile-infested river in the Northern Territory after it got lost and ended up 30km (18.5 miles) inland.
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Fiji swimmers on alert for sharks, vibrant celebration ends on Vanuatu’s Tanna island
1 NEWS’ Barbara Dreaver has the latest from the Pacific, including an update on Covid-19.
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Swimmer makes splash with pod of whales
A wild swimmer had the dip of a lifetime when she encountered a pod of whales. Lisa Christie met the animals when she was swimming near Millport on the Isle of Cumbrae.
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Scientists baffled by orcas ramming sailing boats near Spain and Portugal
Scientists have been left baffled by incidents of orcas ramming sailing boatsalong the Spanish and Portuguese coasts. In the last two months, from southern to northern Spain, sailors have sent distress calls after worrying encounters. Two boats lost part of their rudders, at least one crew member suffered bruising from the impact of the ramming, and…
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Would You Swim In Power Plant Wastewater?
Normally, the answer would be no. But in these very limited circumstances, at Iceland’s Blue Lagoon, you can swim in geothermal power plant wastewater, and it’s even healthy: although the marketing material doesn’t usually mention it. Here’s a story about geothermal energy, cheap heat, and how to keep some ducks warm.
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Swimming with whales: You must know the risks and when it’s best to keep your distance
Three people were injured last month in separate humpback whale encounters off the Western Australia coast. The incidents happened during snorkeling tours on Ningaloo Reef when swimmers came too close to a mother and her calf. Swim encounters with humpback whales are relatively new in the Australian wildlife tourism portfolio. The WA tours are part of…
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13-year-old dies of rare ‘brain-eating’ amoeba after swimming in Florida lake
The case marks the second death from the devastating infection in Florida this summer. A teen has died from a rare “brain-eating” amoeba infection after a family vacation in Florida, according to news reports. The 13-year-old, Tanner Wall, and his family had recently stayed at a campground in North Florida, which has a water park and lake…
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Paige Winter opens up about her road to recovery after near-fatal shark attack l GMA
Winter, who was 17 when she lost her leg in the attack, talks about the dramatic rescue and incredible ups and downs in “Shark Attack: The Paige Winter Story,” which airs tonight on ABC.