Wild Nature - Page 123

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.

June 25, 2024

Bear at Tennessee amusement park is 'all about this gumbo' before frightening employee

A black bear at Anakeesta amusement park in Gatlinburg wanders into a concessions stand called the "Bear Can" before startling an employee. (Credit: Zachary Recchia via Storyful)

June 25, 2024

Angler breaks state record with 127-pound catch: 'We got really lucky'

An Arkansas angler named Mike Schleeper recently caught a 127-pound, 6-ounce paddlefish, breaking a state record. It took nearly an hour to get the gigantic fish into the boat.

June 25, 2024

Nolina the porcupine celebrates her 20th birthday at the Oregon Zoo

Nolina's handlers credit her longevity with her daily morning walks around the Oregon Zoo grounds in Portland.

June 25, 2024

Officials stumped by hundreds of dead fish found in pond: 'Still being investigated'

Utah officials recently found hundreds of dead fish floating in Cove Pond in Salt Lake County. Most of the dead fish were catfish, and officials believe that they were suffocated.

June 25, 2024

Stenchy exotic plant in bloom at Boston arboretum: 'A volatile aroma'

An exotic corpse flower from Indonesia is in bloom at Harvard's Arnold Arboretum with people reportedly saying the plant smells like "rotting meat" or "flesh."

June 25, 2024

7 of the grossest world records involving food, insect consumption

World records can get wacky, especially those involving food. Peeps, peppers and even live cockroaches have served as a catalyst for record-breaking moments.

June 25, 2024

Jaguar enjoys a lazy day at the zoo

The Oakland Zoo captured footage of Lucha the jaguar enjoying some lazy time, yawning and stretching on a hammock because “getting up is a process.”

June 25, 2024

North Carolina crews rescue over 150 swimmers from rip currents during 1st week of summer

Crews rescued more than 150 swimmers from rip currents between New Hanover and Carteret County beaches in North Carolina last weekend.

June 25, 2024

Rare white loon captured by photographer in Canada, last seen 4 years ago

A Canadian man who describes himself as an "amateur and hobbyist photographer" captured photos of a rare white loon near a lake. He said he last saw the bird four years ago.