Wild Nature - Page 95

July 29, 2024

In Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp, alligators swarm canal in viral video: 'Gators everywhere'

A Georgia man's encounter with a mass gathering of alligators in the Okefenokee Swamp has prompted researchers to investigate why there were so many in that particular area.

July 29, 2024

Alligators swarm canal in Georgia state park: 'There's gators everywhere'

A Georgia boater and his wife stumble upon a swarm of alligators in a canal at Stephen C. Foster State Park in the Okefenokee Swamp.

July 29, 2024

Ducks stuck on highway as traffic stops to help

Ducks were recently spotted on the highway in Hartford, Connecticut, causing a major traffic backup. See police officers arrive to help the ducks move to safety!

July 29, 2024

Zoo elephants celebrate milestone birthdays with cake and festive decor

Two elephants named Angeline and Zuri from the Pittsburgh Zoo in Pennsylvania celebrated their 16th birthday recently with birthday cake and decorations. See it!

July 29, 2024

Australian surfer speaks out after 'biggest shark I've ever seen' ripped his leg off

Kai McKenzie, 23, was surfing near Port Macquarie in New South Wales when his leg was torn off by a great white shark, according to authorities.

July 27, 2024

Nebraska fisherman reels in new fish species in state: 'Bright orange with turquoise'

An angler caught a newly recognized species that has never been documented before in Nebraska: a longear sunfish, which is known for its turquoise markings.

July 26, 2024

Australian surfer saved by off-duty police officer after shark ripped off leg, doctors hope to reattach it

Doctors are hoping to reattach a 23-year-old surfer's leg after he was attacked by a shark off the coast of Australia.

July 26, 2024

Critically endangered crocodiles hatch at Fort Worth Zoo

The Fort Worth Zoo celebrated its first-ever repeated gharial breeding success with the emergence of two hatchlings this summer. The Texas zoo is the only institution in North America to have produced multiple offspring of this species.

July 26, 2024

Massive bull shark weighing nearly 500 pounds caught at Alabama fishing tournament

A fishing team recently reeled in a large 494.5-pound bull shark at the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo – taking home first place and a jackpot prize of $6,000.

July 26, 2024

Tree kangaroo makes debut appearance at local zoo

A Matschie's tree kangaroo made its first appearance at the Bronx Zoo in New York recently. This is the second of its species born here and to this female kangaroo since 2021.