Brush Fire burns in Scottsdale; snack bag caused 'world-changing event' at national park | Nightly Roundup
From a brush fire that got close to homes in north Scottsdale to the impact a dropped bag of Cheetos had on a New Mexico national park, here's a look at some of our top stories.
From a brush fire that got close to homes in north Scottsdale to the impact a dropped bag of Cheetos had on a New Mexico national park, here's a look at some of our top stories.
Bag of Cheetos created huge impact on a national park ecosystem
A bag of Cheetos that was left on the floor of Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico turned into a "world-changing event" for insects and microbes inside the cavern, according to the National Park Service.
A bag of Cheetos that was left on the floor of Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico turned into a "world-changing event" for insects and microbes inside the cavern, according to the National Park Service.
Snack left at Carlsbad Caverns disrupted ecosystem
While someone dropping a bag of Cheetos inside the Carlsbad Caverns might not sound like a big deal, officials with the National Park Service say that bag of snacks impacted the cave's ecosystem in various ways.
While someone dropping a bag of Cheetos inside the Carlsbad Caverns might not sound like a big deal, officials with the National Park Service say that bag of snacks impacted the cave's ecosystem in various ways.
Florida man arrested for keeping alligators in his backyard swimming pool, FWC says
A Florida man has been arrested after he was caught keeping alligators and several freshwater slider turtles on his property, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
A Florida man has been arrested after he was caught keeping alligators and several freshwater slider turtles on his property, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
Watch: Rare 'flying spaghetti monsters' spotted in recent deep sea expedition
Twenty possible new species were discovered during this expedition along Chile's Nazca Ridge, according to researchers.
Twenty possible new species were discovered during this expedition along Chile's Nazca Ridge, according to researchers.
Researchers shocked after 8-foot shark is eaten by a predator. But who's the culprit?
Researchers were stunned to discover that an 8-foot porbeagle shark, a top predator, was eaten by another warm-blooded creature.
Researchers were stunned to discover that an 8-foot porbeagle shark, a top predator, was eaten by another warm-blooded creature.
7-foot shark was eaten by even bigger shark, researchers suspect
A pregnant 7-foot porbeagle shark appeared to have been eaten by an even larger shark in what researchers believe is the first such evidence of the ocean hunter becoming the hunted.
A pregnant 7-foot porbeagle shark appeared to have been eaten by an even larger shark in what researchers believe is the first such evidence of the ocean hunter becoming the hunted.
Girl, age 12, wins top fishing prize of 'Master Angler Milestone': 'She does it all'
Lucy Moore is the first female and the youngest angler to achieve the coveted fishing award, Master Angler Milestone in Maryland, and already has her sights set on her next big achievement.
Lucy Moore is the first female and the youngest angler to achieve the coveted fishing award, Master Angler Milestone in Maryland, and already has her sights set on her next big achievement.
West Nile and EEE: What's the difference between the mosquito-borne viruses?
The mosquito is the world’s deadliest animal, and dangerous infections have been in the headlines lately. Here’s what to know about the diseases and how to tell them apart.
The mosquito is the world’s deadliest animal, and dangerous infections have been in the headlines lately. Here’s what to know about the diseases and how to tell them apart.
Watch: Bear gets inches away from boy eating popcorn in Aspen backyard
The boy was on his phone and didn’t realize the bear was just inches from his face.
The boy was on his phone and didn’t realize the bear was just inches from his face.
Drone captures rare footage of tuna, dolphins, and humpback whales feasting off New York's Fire Island
A remarkable drone video shows tuna, dolphins, and humpback whales interacting off New York's Fire Island.
A remarkable drone video shows tuna, dolphins, and humpback whales interacting off New York's Fire Island.
Stunning wildlife images featured in London's Natural History Museum photography competition
The Natural History Museum, London, shared a sneak peek of this year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition images.
The Natural History Museum, London, shared a sneak peek of this year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition images.
Lana Del Rey's rumored boyfriend is a Louisiana swamp tour guide
Grammy-nominated singer Lana Del Rey has been spotted holding hands and dining out with a Louisiana airboat captain and alligator tour guide.
Grammy-nominated singer Lana Del Rey has been spotted holding hands and dining out with a Louisiana airboat captain and alligator tour guide.
West Virginia man’s state crappie record lasts mere minutes before fishing buddy steals his thunder
Two fishing buddies were out on the lake using live minnows to capture not one but two record-breaking fish.
Two fishing buddies were out on the lake using live minnows to capture not one but two record-breaking fish.
Colorado brush fire caused by electrocuted birds falling to the ground
More than 40 firefighters responded to the fire, which started when a group of birds were electrocuted by power equipment, caught fire and then fell to the ground.
More than 40 firefighters responded to the fire, which started when a group of birds were electrocuted by power equipment, caught fire and then fell to the ground.
New tarantula species discovered in southeast Arizona
A group recently published their findings in the journal "Zookeys." The first discovered the tarantula during a 2018 trip to the Chiricahua Mountains in the Coronado National Forest, and in their paper, they compared the species with 20 others. They defined this new type of tarantula by their bright orange hairs, combined with its darker body.
A group recently published their findings in the journal "Zookeys." The first discovered the tarantula during a 2018 trip to the Chiricahua Mountains in the Coronado National Forest, and in their paper, they compared the species with 20 others. They defined this new type of tarantula by their bright orange hairs, combined with its darker body.
Shark washes ashore at NYC beach, rescued by beachgoers
Video captured by a beachgoer shows the thresher shark stranded in the sand at Rockaway Beach, fighting to get back in.
Video captured by a beachgoer shows the thresher shark stranded in the sand at Rockaway Beach, fighting to get back in.
Too fat to fly? Eagle thought to be hurt is OK
Wildlife conservation experts came to the rescue of a bald eagle that they thought was injured. They later realized the bird was healthy, and it was just too fat to fly. The eagle was found at Wilson's Creek National Battlefield in Missouri. An X-ray showed parts of what appeared to be a raccoon's paw inside the eagle, an indication it might have feasted on raccoon roadkill.
Wildlife conservation experts came to the rescue of a bald eagle that they thought was injured. They later realized the bird was healthy, and it was just too fat to fly. The eagle was found at Wilson's Creek National Battlefield in Missouri. An X-ray showed parts of what appeared to be a raccoon's paw inside the eagle, an indication it might have feasted on raccoon roadkill.
Rugby legend Percy Montgomery rescues stranded dolphin calf on Cape Town beach
Springbok Rugby World Cup champion Percy Montgomery became a hero after rescuing a stranded dolphin calf on a beach near Cape Town earlier this month.
Springbok Rugby World Cup champion Percy Montgomery became a hero after rescuing a stranded dolphin calf on a beach near Cape Town earlier this month.
Massachusetts' deadly mosquito virus threatening local towns: What to know
A rare yet deadly mosquito virus in Massachusetts has officials in several towns warning residents to avoid going outdoors at night.
A rare yet deadly mosquito virus in Massachusetts has officials in several towns warning residents to avoid going outdoors at night.