Wild Nature - Page 154

April 5, 2024

Beaver caught swimming in the Potomac River at sunrise

A beaver was recently seen swimming in the Potomac River by a local D.C. resident. See it cruise down the water next to the Arlington Memorial Bridge!

April 5, 2024

South Dakota zoo's beloved giraffe Chioke euthanized after injury

Chioke, an 18-year-old reticulated giraffe at the Great Plains Zoo and Butterfly House & Aquarium in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, was euthanized on March 28.

April 4, 2024

Elephant loudly chomps on coconut at the Oakland Zoo

It’s snack time for Osh the African Elephant — who was caught on video loudly enjoying a whole coconut with the help of the zookeepers at the Oakland Zoo.

April 4, 2024

Georgia group and others release 34 rehabilitated sea turtles into ocean after reptiles regained their health

Organizations worked to re-release 34 sea turtles into the ocean after spending months nursing them back to health given their poor conditions last winter.

April 4, 2024

Thirty-four sea turtles return to the ocean in Georgia after rehabilitating for months

A few dozen sea turtles were released back into the ocean after going through rehabilitation programs over the last few months. The turtles were taken to Jekyll Island in Georgia for the big moment. 

April 4, 2024

79-year-old US tourist killed by bull elephant while on Zambian safari

An American tourist was killed by a bull elephant in Kafue National Park in Zambia after the titanic animal chased down a safari group's vehicle and flipped it with its tusks.

April 4, 2024

Tropical forest loss decreased in 2023 but global threats remain, data shows

Tropical forest loss saw a decline in 2023, but there is still an ongoing pressure on woodlands globally, according to an analysis released on Thursday.

April 4, 2024

Orca calf stranded in Canadian lagoon to be airlifted and reunited with family, rescuers say

Authorities in Canada are organizing an operation to airlift a stranded orca calf from a remote tidal lagoon off northern Vancouver Island, officials say.

April 3, 2024

Local aquarium welcomes precious penguin chicks

The Audubon Nature Institute in New Orleans, Louisiana, recently welcomed two endangered African penguin chicks to the aquarium. The birds are typically found on the coast of South Africa and are threatened by poor environmental conditions.

April 3, 2024

Birthday celebrations for local zoo porcupine include treats

Rico the porcupine recently turned eight at the Cincinnati Zoo in Ohio. For his birthday, the zoo provided him with corn on the cob and some sweet affection. See Rico celebrate the occasion!