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- 1Greater One-Horned Rhino Population Hits Record 4,075●The global population of greater one-horned rhinos has hit a record 4,075. Kaziranga National Park in Assam, India, shel
The global population of greater one-horned rhinos has reached a record high of 4,075. Kaziranga National Park in Assam, India, shelters more than 2,600 of them. Poaching, once the species' biggest threat, has fallen 86% since 2016, and India, Nepal and Indonesia all reported zero rhino poaching incidents, marking a major conservation success for the endangered species.
- 2Amoeba Found Thriving at 63°C Sets Heat Record for Complex Life●Scientists found an amoeba thriving at 63°C in a Lassen Volcanic hot spring, a new heat record for complex life. https:/
Scientists report discovering an amoeba living in a hot spring in Lassen Volcanic National Park, California, at a temperature of 63°C, the highest ever recorded for a complex organism. The finding, highlighted by ScienceAlert and circulating among science enthusiasts, pushes the known temperature limits of eukaryotic life and offers clues about how single-celled complex life can adapt to extreme volcanic environments.
- 3Court records reveal Huerta sisters' confrontations before fatal parking lot shooting▼Court records detail Huerta sisters' confrontations with victim before apparent parking lot murder
Newly released court records detail a series of confrontations between the Huerta sisters and the victim in the moments before what authorities describe as a murder in a parking lot. The documents outline the interactions leading up to the killing, shedding light on the circumstances of the case as legal proceedings move forward.
- 4McGhee Tyson Airport braces for record 10,000 departures Sunday▼McGhee Tyson Airport expects record 10,000 departures Sunday amid football and fall travel surge
McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxville, Tennessee, is expecting a record 10,000 departing passengers on Sunday, driven by a surge of football and fall travel. Officials are advising travelers to arrive early and prepare for busy terminals and parking as the airport handles its highest single-day departure volume to date during the peak autumn season.
- 5Paleontologist Kenneth Lacovara Addresses United Nations▼Edelman Fossil Park & Museum's Kenneth Lacovara speaks at United Nations
Kenneth Lacovara, founding dean of the Edelman Fossil Park & Museum at Rowan University in New Jersey, spoke at the United Nations. Lacovara is known for discovering giant sauropod dinosaurs and for using the fossil record to communicate lessons about climate change and extinction. Details of his remarks and the session he addressed have not yet been widely reported, but the museum shared news of the appearance.
- 6Bear euthanized in Ogden after relocation from Kamas▼Bear euthanized in Ogden days after it was relocated from Kamas
A bear relocated from Kamas in northern Utah was euthanized in Ogden just days after being moved, according to the Park Record. Wildlife managers often euthanize bears that repeatedly venture into populated areas or fail to adapt after relocation. The decision has drawn attention locally, with residents questioning whether the animal could have been given another chance or released to a more remote area.
- 7Newsom expands park access as Trump targets public lands●As Trump targets public lands, Governor Newsom expands free state parks access, announces record conservation progress, and signs legislation protecting California’s coast and wildlife
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced expanded free access to state parks, cited record conservation progress, and signed legislation protecting the state's coastline and wildlife. The move is framed as a direct counter to the Trump administration's push to open or reduce federal public lands. It positions California as a leading defender of conservation policy amid federal-state clashes over land use.
- 8Wasatch Back Book Festival Welcomes Authors Brian Laidlaw and Buzzy Jackson▼Wasatch Back Book Festival hosts authors Brian Laidlaw and Buzzy Jackson
The Wasatch Back Book Festival in the Park City, Utah area hosted writers Brian Laidlaw and Buzzy Jackson, according to the Park Record. The event brought the two authors together with local readers as part of the festival's programming. Further details about the sessions or audience reaction were not provided.
- 9Park City drivers report hitting deer, elk carcass found▼Park City drivers hit deer; elk carcass also reported
Drivers in Park City, Utah, have struck deer on local roads, and an elk carcass has also been reported in the area. The Park Record covered the incidents, which highlight seasonal wildlife movement hazards for motorists. Residents are being reminded to stay alert for animals crossing roadways, particularly during hours of low visibility when deer and elk are most active near roads.
- 10Nearly 300 Dogs Attend Nevada Pool Party to Set World Record●Watch: Nearly 300 dogs attend pool party to break world record in Nevada https://www. upi.com/Odd_News/2026/09/29/Gu inn
Nearly 300 dogs gathered at a Nevada water park for a pool party that broke a Guinness World Record. The event, dubbed Doodlepalooza, drew canines and their owners for a day of swimming as organizers aimed to set the record for the largest dog pool party. Footage of the splashing pack has drawn amused attention online.