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Lightning strike kills more than 300 reindeer in Norway
More than 300 reindeer in Norway died after a lightning strike in a remote part of the country.
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One shower could flush 100,000 microbeads into the ocean
"A plate of six oysters can contain up to 50 particles of plastic."
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Protests to block North Dakota oil pipeline are heating up
A U.S. District Court will hold a hearing Wednesday to decide the fate of a controversial oil pipeline near Native American territory.
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Here's why Italy is prone to devastating earthquakes
The Mediterranean nation is precariously positioned near two colliding tectonic plates and shifting sedimentary basins, scientists said.
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Why letting goldfish go wild is a bad idea: They become giant pests
While letting goldfish go in the wild may seem like a humane way to get rid of an unwanted pet, it could be bad for the ecosystem.
By Johnny Lieu
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Colorado firefighter captures rare 'firenado' in Beaver Creek blaze
It shot up in northern Colorado from a fire that may not be under control until October.
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Here's why Olympic medalists don't get flowers at the Summer Games in Rio
The Rio 2016 organizing committee cut flowers from Olympics medal ceremonies as part of its quest for sustainability.
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9 wildlife websites for citizen scientists who want to save the earth
No science degree required.
By Katie Dupere
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Greenland sharks could be the world's longest-living vertebrates
Marine biologists said this shark species, which roams the North Atlantic, may have an average lifespan of at least 272 years.
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Intense bald eagle attack caught on nest camera
Do not mess with America's national bird.
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A deep-sea camera just discovered a mysterious purple blob
The glowing creature might be a new species, scientists from the Ocean Exploration Trust said.
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Rare population of koalas untouched by humans are under threat
Numbers are still declining after 20 years of research and scientists are not exactly sure why.
By Ryan Sedmak
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The government plan to save ferrets by shooting vaccine-laced M&Ms from drones
The drone would ideally be able to administer vaccine-laced candy in three directions at once.
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This bird species can fly for months at a time without landing
Frigatebirds can remain in the air for months at a time by taking advantage of air currents and tropical cloud formations.
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Rare drone footage of this feeding whale is the most peaceful thing you'll see all day
Amazing new footage of a Bryde's whale feeding at sea shows the threatened species in its natural habitat.
![Rare drone footage of this feeding whale is the most peaceful thing you'll see all day](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/05qXcv6mehcUNazTP0ASEMF/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1614265482.png)
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6 startling facts about wildlife trafficking — and how you can help
The illegal trade of wildlife is a much larger, far-reaching issue than you might realize.
By Katie Dupere
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Researchers name praying mantis species after Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her fancy collar
The researchers honored Ginsberg 'for her relentless fight for gender equality.'
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Don't try to rescue baby animals in the wild. You'll probably kill them.
A wildlife official is reminding people visiting parks this summer that they shouldn't try to "rescue" wild animals.
By REGINA GARCIA CANO, Associated Press
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Tiny hairs enable bumblebees to detect electrical fields: study finds
Tiny hairs on bumblebees' bodies likely allow these insects to detect the presence of electrical fields, a new study shows.
By Chelsea Harvey
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Worried little environmentalist just wants to save the planet
He's just gotta get the tears out first.
By Chloe Bryan
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Yosemite National Park brings back deaf services after cuts
The park has hired its first ever year-round deaf services coordinator.
By Claire Trageser
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Giant, tiny and scary: The top 10 species of 2016
It's a varied roster of discoveries, so let's get right to it, in no specifically ranked order.
By DISCOVERY NEWS
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You need to read these books, 21st century environmentalists
These books will help you understand better planet Earth and those who inhabit it.
By MJ Franklin
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How many living things are on Earth? This study says 1 trillion.
Researchers have attempted to use the laws of math to make an estimate that includes both micro and macro life.
By Stephanie Pappas
![How many living things are on Earth? This study says 1 trillion.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00H3eVjudA4RGFkkUL0ZjGt/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1611609128.jpg)
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