Hyperthermia Death Valley heat causes tourist to become confused — he drives off cliff and dies Carla Sinclair
flight strips Virgin flight forced to make a U-turn after unruly passenger runs around stark naked Carla Sinclair
animal rescues Watch these newborn baby bobtail skinks lapping up some tasty vittles for their very first meal Jennifer Sandlin
animals Elephant smashes car window with people inside and rummages for snacks (video) David Pescovitz
emergency landings Man makes bomb threat on flight to Australia, fighter jets escort plane back to Singapore airport Carla Sinclair
animals Researchers in Perth, Australia believe these are the first recorded echidna vocalizations. Spoiler alert: they sound like a cross between a pigeon cooing and a tiny horse neighing Jennifer Sandlin
delightful creatures Watch: Orangutan flings possum out of its home like an Ultimate Frisbee champ (video) Carla Sinclair
Environment Woman given maximum fine for walking into Australian airport with a rose Mark Frauenfelder
ocean currents Stranded 63-year-old swimmer treads water for over 5 hours before fishermen spot and rescue him Carla Sinclair
mistakes Australian authorities warn locals to stay away from the mysterious metal cylinder on the beach Rob Beschizza
mistakes were made Australia is searching the desert for a dangerous radioactive capsule smaller than a penny Mark Frauenfelder
