Wild Nature - Page 126

May 31, 2024

Massive, invasive lizard seen strutting along Florida road

The 5-foot Asian water monitor lizard was captured on video in North Port, Fla. (Credit: Renee Aland /TMX)

May 31, 2024

Baby gorilla takes ride on ‘sit and spin’ toy at Texas zoo

Fort Worth Zoo captured footage of its 18-month-old gorilla Bruno making a “sit and spin” toy out of a clay lid in its habitat — proving that “anything can be a toy.”

May 31, 2024

'Can my pet eat cicadas?' Expert reveals what to do if your dog or cat gets hold of this insect

Vet tech Amanda Fredal explains what happens if your pet ingests a cicada, symptoms to look out for and how to prevent pets from snacking on these insects this year.

May 31, 2024

Bear meat for dinner? Follow these steps to prevent parasitic infection, CDC says

Eating undercooked meat from wild game animals can cause a rare illness known as trichinellosis, health officials have warned. Experts share symptoms and prevention tips.

May 31, 2024

AI can help protect wildlife from human dangers, but 'real' value is in data collection

Wildlife protection and nature conservation have seen an increasing focus from artificial intelligence initiatives as more nonprofits turn their attention toward potential uses.

May 30, 2024

Another Michigan dairy worker has contracted bird flu

Health officials said another farmworker in Michigan has been diagnosed with bird flu, marking the third human case linked to an outbreak in dairy cows in the U.S.

May 30, 2024

Penguin ring bearer surprises bride at wedding ceremony

A penguin-loving bride was left shocked after she watched her very own penguin ring bearer waddle down the aisle at her wedding in Chester, in the United Kingdom.

May 30, 2024

Anteater shows off its remarkable 16-in long tongue at Washington zoo

Gonza, an eight-year-old anteater, was caught on video showcasing its incredibly long, 16-inch tongue that it uses to “slurp up insects.”

May 29, 2024

Florida officers 'arrest' nuisance alligator at 104-year-old woman's home

Two officers with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office in Jacksonville, Florida, assisted in the removal of an alligator from a 104-year-old woman's home, according to officials.

May 29, 2024

Florida officers capture alligator at 104-year-old resident's home

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office responded to a call from a 104-year-old woman who needed a nuisance alligator removed from her property and the humorous "arrest" was shared on Facebook.