Wild Nature - Page 273

July 7, 2023

Rare animal's arrival will help reveal secrets 'of one of least-known species on the planet'

The birth of a rare okapi — also known as the forest giraffe — is delighting zookeepers at Chester Zoo in the U.K. as conservationists hope the animal's arrival will shed light on the species.

July 7, 2023

Arizona police officers filmed running after 2 goats in wild chase: video

Glendale Police Department officers in Arizona chased a pair of goats running along a road last week, eventually taking them into custody and returning them to their owners.

July 7, 2023

New York uses drones to monitor shark activity amid rise in encounters

Officials are using drones to closely monitor New York shores following a spate of reported shark incidents earlier this week off the coast of Long Island.

July 7, 2023

Hammerhead shark trails paddleboarder in Florida

Malea Tribble discussed what happened when a shark was following directly behind her paddleboard and how her focus and calm kept her safe

July 7, 2023

Man walks down street with live alligator on his shoulder

A man was spotted walking down the road with a small alligator over his shoulder in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Take a look! Said one person, "Not something you see every day."

July 6, 2023

Water buffalo seen running through city traffic

A water buffalo can be seen running through traffic in Charlotte, North Carolina, after escaping animal control. In total, three animals escaped and were finally apprehended.

July 6, 2023

Contaminated beach water could make swimmers sick, warns new pollution report: ‘Several troubling trends’

Some 400 million people visit U.S. beaches each year — and many of them could be exposed to hazardous bacteria, says a new report on beach pollution from Environment America.

July 6, 2023

More New York shark bites force police to increase beach patrols

Two more swimmers were reportedly bitten by sharks in the waters off of New York beaches Tuesday afternoon, following two other incidents the day before.

July 6, 2023

Quick-thinking Minnesota deputies separate pair of brawling eagles that became entangled during fight

Two eagles got stuck together while fighting in a Minnesota lake. Quick-thinking deputies were able to rescue the birds with a pole. The two eagles reportedly fight often.

July 5, 2023

Texas beekeeper, 79, dies after freak fire occurs while harvesting honey: police

Texas police say that a 79-year-old beekeeper was killed after a fire started while he harvested honey in White Settlement. Two firefighters and a police officer were hurt.