Mammals - Page 4

August 30

Alaska jogger dragged 100 yards by bear in terrifying predawn attack near driveway

Alaska authorities are searching for a brown bear that attacked a mother of three near her driveway, dragging her 100 yards before a neighbor found her.

August 24

Sweet-toothed bear raids South Lake Tahoe ice cream shop, leaves with a taste for strawberry

El Dorado County deputies responded to a resort in South Lake Tahoe where a bear had broken into an ice cream shop and helped itself to multiple flavors.

August 22

Viral photos of deer with strange warts follow 'Frankenstein' rabbit, squirrel sightings

Strange wart-like growths on deer called fibromas may look scary but typically don't harm the animals unless they interfere with sight or eating.

August 16

Would you donate pets for zoo to feed to its predators? Some say 'yes'

Aalborg Zoo defends feeding donated pets to predators as natural behavior while critics call the practice "disgusting" and "completely unacceptable"

August 13

Wild rabbits spotted with strange 'horn-like' growths sprouting from their heads

Viral infection causes wild rabbits to grow black horn-like protrusions from their heads, though most infected cottontails survive the papillomavirus condition.

August 4

Bat flies into tourist's mouth during Arizona night sky photography trip

A Massachusetts woman is now facing a $20,000 bill for rabies treatment after a bat flew into her mouth during an Arizona photography trip with her father.

August 3

Boat collision with whale sends passenger overboard, kills 20-foot marine mammal

A boat collision with a whale off the Jersey Shore left the 20-foot-long animal dead and sent a passenger overboard. The person is believed to be OK following the incident.

July 23

Police officials host 'bear drills’ following string of bear attacks

Multiple bear attacks in Japan have led to injuries and school disruptions, causing authorities to implement safety drills featuring simulated encounters and medical response training.

July 20

Colorado utilizing grazing cattle to help prevent wildfires in at-risk areas

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says similar grazing programs that allow cattle and other herds to chew down the dry grass are becoming more common across the West.

July 18

Broadcasters freak out as bat flies into booth at The Open Championship

NBC broadcasters Dan Hicks and Kevin Kisner had hilarious reactions when a bat flew into their booth during the second round of The Open.