Wild Nature - Page 274

July 8, 2023

Paddleboarder in 'shock' after video catches shark following her: 'Wasn't an option to quit'

A Florida woman is crediting her husband for calmly guiding her to safety after he spotted a hammerhead shark tailing their paddleboard group 35 miles off the coast.

July 8, 2023

Odd bugs: Fascinating facts about praying mantises, walking sticks and other unique-looking insects

Summer has arrived — and so have the bugs that come along with it. Check out some interesting facts about these odd insects that you may see around your garden.

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.