Mammals

Odd News May 18, 2024

Japan grappling with invasive raccoon population

Japan's invasive raccoon problem has worsened over the last decade despite efforts to eradicate the species. Raccoons are not native to Japan and arrived in the 1970s as pets.

Florida May 16, 2024

Florida authorities in video wrangle, remove massive alligator from pathway frequented by schoolchildren

Florida authorities wrangled a 12-and-a-half long alligator that was seen lumbering down a path frequented by school children.

VIDEO May 15, 2024

Loose bull attacks woman on popular Mexican beach, wild video shows

A powerful bull that was loose on a popular Mexican beach attacked a woman several times as panicked onlookers screamed in horror. (Credit: María Leticia Montaño Casas via Storyful)

WILD NATURE May 13, 2024

Babies of Punxsutawney Phil and groundhog wife Phyllis have been named

The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club Inner Circle announced the names of Punxsutawney Phil's two new baby groundhogs on Mother's Day.

Brazil May 10, 2024

Hundreds of dogs saved by makeshift shelter amid severe flooding in southern Brazil

In southern Brazil, a volunteer-led makeshift dog shelter has been set up in an abandoned warehouse to aid dogs displaced by devastating floods, officials say.

Japan May 9, 2024

Japan’s Fisheries Agency seeks to allow commercial catching of fin whales, stirring conservation concerns

Japan's Fisheries Agency has proposed adding fin whales to its permitted catch list for commercial whaling, alongside three smaller whale species, officials say.

HEALTH May 9, 2024

Orangutan in Indonesian rainforest treats own facial wound, say researchers: ‘Appeared intentional’

An orangutan in Indonesia that sustained a facial wound treated it himself, according to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports this month. Researchers and a veterinarian weighed in.

LIFESTYLE May 8, 2024

Gorilla, just 4 months old, delights zoo visitors with funny faces: 'Very happy'

A baby gorilla has been spotted making funny faces at visitors of the Prague Zoo. Mobi, 4 months old, seems to have an outgoing personality that's already on display.

Mammals May 7, 2024

Basic building blocks of sperm whale language have been uncovered, scientists say

Scientists studying sperm whales have identified the basic elements of their communication system, potentially paving the way for better protection of the mammals.

Mammals May 5, 2024

TikTok trending question about 'being stuck in a forest' with 'a man or a bear' yields strategic tips

On TikTok, women are debating if they would rather be stuck in the woods with a man or a bear. Here are some tips for a safe hike, including what to do if a bear attacks.

Odd News May 4, 2024

'Kittens' dropped off at Arizona Humane Society turned out to be something else

The Arizona Humane Society issued a warning about rescuing baby animals after a well-meaning person dropped off a litter of baby foxes thinking they were pets in need of help.