Wild Nature - Page 112

June 26, 2024

Cheetah cub, an 'only child,' is moved into ‘foster family’ to increase its odds of survival

A lone baby cheetah at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden has a new family. The male foster cub was the only offspring born to his biological mother, which put him at risk, the zoo said.

June 26, 2024

Harbor seal gets his weigh-in at Milwaukee zoo

A well-behaved harbor seal was spotted hopping on a scale at the Milwaukee County Zoo in Wisconsin. Ringo weighed 283 pounds, though harbor seals can weigh up to 375 pounds.

June 26, 2024

'Pirates of the Caribbean' actor Tamayo Perry’s widow ‘devastated’ after his shark attack death

The widow of Hawaiian lifeguard Tamayo Perry said during an interview that even though she is upset and devastated, her heart is calm, "knowing that he's in a better place."

June 26, 2024

Baby giraffe still 'wobbly' on its feet at six feet tall

A baby Rothschild giraffe was recently born at a zoo in Berlin and is still "wobbly" on its feet. Mama giraffe Amalka recently gave birth to the almost six-foot-tall animal — her 4th calf. The Rothschild giraffe is an endangered species.

June 26, 2024

Denmark imposes world's first carbon tax on flatulent farm animals

Denmark will start taxing livestock farmers for the greenhouse gases emitted by their cows, sheep and pigs from 2030, becoming the first country to do so.

June 26, 2024

Missouri woman becomes fifth victim in four days of Florida beach town's dangerous riptides

Five drownings within four days off the same area of Florida coast has officials warning what beach flags mean, and offering tips to stay safe this summer.

June 25, 2024

Shark bites teenager's leg in attack at North Carolina beach

Blayne Brown, 14, was attacked by a shark on North Topsail Beach on Sunday, sustaining bites to his leg and ankle.

June 25, 2024

Bear euthanized after injuring Tennessee theme park concession stand employee

A black bear in was put down after helping itself to food in a park concession stand and injuring a worker.

June 25, 2024

Missouri K-9 officer dies after being left inside hot car overnight: 'Tremendous loss'

A Missouri K-9 officer has died after being left inside a hot car overnight after completing his shift in Savannah, the police department confirmed.

June 25, 2024

Nolina the porcupine celebrates huge birthday at Oregon Zoo: 'Looking sharp'

Nolina the porcupine is defying the life expectancy of its species through morning walks and healthy treats at the Oregon Zoo.