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June 14, 2022

A Very Patient Robert Irwin Tries to Help an Aggressive Bird Overcome Her Anger Management Issues

As it turns out, people aren't the only ones who struggle with anger management and need a good therapist. Such is the case with Emily, a wild curlew who found her way to one of the Irwins' conservation properties. Now, in addition to building a career as a conservationist and an award-winning photographer, Robert Irwin has undertaken the challenge of working with the volatile bird.

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May 31, 2022

Watch as Billions of Fireflies Simultaneously Light Up a Nature Reserve in India

Many people who grew up outside of urban centers have fond memories connected to fireflies. Seeing these magical insects light up backyards is a sign of summer and conjures up nostalgic childhood moments. But, have you ever seen billions of fireflies put on a light show so brilliant that they light up an entire forest at the same time? Luckily, Sriram Murali has—and he documented everything for the world to see.

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May 4, 2022

Meteorologist Takes Incredible Drone Footage of Devastating Kansas Tornado

In 2022, there have already been 472 confirmed tornados. Residents of Kansas are used to dealing with these vicious storms, but a recent twister in a Wichita suburb was one to remember. Storm chaser and extreme meteorologist Dr. Reed Timmer was on hand to give an unparalleled view of the tornado, which stayed on the ground for 21 minutes and traveled nearly 13 miles. His drone footage shows the impressive—and destructive—nature of the Andover tornado.

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March 22, 2022

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Moving Anti-War Video Is Trending on Russian Social Media

Actor-turned-politician Arnold Schwarzenegger is leveraging his popularity in Russia to help squash disinformation about the war in Ukraine.  The former governor of California published a nine-minute video where he gave a heartfelt plea for the Russian people to see through the propaganda the Kremlin is feeding them about Ukraine. Currently, the video has been viewed over 35 million times on Twitter and is also published on Telegram, a popular messaging app in Russia.

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