Wild Nature - Page 395

September 1, 2022

Florida deputies hogtie alligator ‘loitering’ in Wendy’s parking lot

An alligator was captured at a Wendy's parking lot in Hernando County, Florida, on Wednesday after authorities said the reptile was "loitering" outside the fast-food chain.

September 1, 2022

China city of Chengdu on COVID lockdown amid spike

More than 21 million residents of the Chinese city of Chengdu have been locked down following a surge in COVID-19 cases. The lockdown is the largest since Shanghai.

August 31, 2022

Humpback whale washed ashore probably killed by ship collision

A humpback whale washed ashore at Manhattan Beach in Half Moon Bay, California. The whale likely died from colliding with a ship, according to the Marine Mammal Center.

August 31, 2022

Bird flu closes Georgia animal sanctuary until Sept. 30

A Georgia animal sanctuary is being forced to close until at least Sept. 30 due to an outbreak of of bird flu. Noah's Ark sanctuary houses more than 1,500 animals in Locust Grove.

August 31, 2022

What are the best spots to visit in Yellowstone? Here's how much it costs to enter the oldest national park

Yellowstone National Park is one of the most visited attractions in the United States and is home to a diverse landscape and wildlife.

August 30, 2022

3-legged alligator in Florida unexpectedly goes viral on TikTok: 'Definitely shocking'

A three-legged alligator in Fort Myers, Florida, was seen trying to cross a road at night in this viral TikTok video, created by Amanda Leigh Demuth of Cape Coral.

August 30, 2022

Spotted lanternflies spread to at least 12 states

The invasive species known as the spotted lanternfly feeds on the sap of more than 70 plant varieties.

August 30, 2022

Huge 10-foot alligator caught in Mississippi breaks state record

A massive 10-foot, 2-inch-long alligator was caught on the Pearl River in Mississippi earlier this week during the state’s public waters alligator hunting season.

August 30, 2022

Texas Marine vet, 75, vanishes while on a hike

The search continues for a missing former marine from Texas who was last seen a week ago.

August 30, 2022

Antelope gores to death employee at Swedish animal park

An employee at Oland Animal and Entertainment Park in Oland, Sweden, was gored by a large antelope and died over the weekend, the park's owner said Monday.