Wild Nature - Page 278

June 27, 2023

Scientist who dedicated her life to saving nearly extinct monkey species celebrates 4 decades of research

Karen Strier began studying the northern muriqui monkeys when there were only 50 left in existence. Her life's work has helped to revive the species.

June 26, 2023

Locally acquired malaria cases confirmed in Texas and Florida as CDC calls for action plan

The CDC announced several locally acquired malaria cases in Texas and Florida within the past two months. Dr. Marc Siegel weighed in on the risks of transmission and available medications.

June 26, 2023

North Carolina anglers go swordfishing, instead catch rare species: 'Prehistoric, almost'

A North Carolina angler and his fishing buddies are hoping to snag an official world record title after they caught a 26-pound bigscale pomfret near the port town of Morehead.

June 24, 2023

Baby seal caught on camera riding the waves with delighted California surfers

A baby seal was caught on camera riding the waves with delighted surfers near San Diego, California, even taking over their boards to sunbathe.

June 23, 2023

Florida boy, 13, narrowly escapes alligator attack: 'He kept pulling'

A Florida teenager said he fought back this week after an alligator grabbed his leg after he jumped in a creek. The 13-year-old needed stitches but wasn't seriously injured.

June 23, 2023

Georgia congressman proposes bill to halt stricter speed restrictions aimed at protecting endangered whales

A Georgia congressman proposed a bill on Friday that would prohibit the use of federal funds to implement stricter speed limits for boats and ships along the U.S. east coast.

June 23, 2023

Sailboat endures orca encounter during international race: 'Dangerous moment'

The Team JAJO sailboat encountered three orcas during The Ocean Race VO65 Sprint on Thursday. The encounter occurred in the Atlantic Ocean west of Gibraltar.

June 23, 2023

Buffalo Zoo announces births of 4 African lion cubs

Four African lion cubs were born at the Buffalo Zoo earlier this month, with resident lioness Lusaka producing two male and two female offspring.

June 23, 2023

Florida horse rescued from above-ground pool after getting spooked and jumping in

Florida firefighters received an unusual call to rescue a horse that accidentally jumped into an above-ground swimming pool after it was spooked by another horse.

June 23, 2023

Spooked horse in Florida jumped into above-ground pool, rescued by fire department

Firefighters in Florida rescued a horse from a backyard pool on Tuesday, June 20 after it got spooked and jumped in. (Pasco County Fire Rescue)