Wild Nature - Page 162

March 21, 2024

Scientists decry threats to Mexican wetland, an oasis in Chihuahuan Desert

Scientists say Mexico's ancient desert oasis of Cuatro Cienegas can help them understand the origin of Earth and the chances of life on Mars, but its water is being diverted.

March 21, 2024

Tennessee fisherman reels in an alligator as wildlife officials say reptiles are 'expanding their range'

A fisherman at Norris Lake in eastern Tennessee has reeled in a 3- to 4-foot-long alligator that wildlife officials suspect was illegally released.

March 21, 2024

Red panda cubs explore their enclosure for the first time

The Taronga Zoo in Sydney announced the birth of twin red panda cubs by showing the babies cuddling and playing with the caretakers in the den for the first time. Check out these sweet faces!

March 21, 2024

Washington man pleads guilty for eagle ‘killing spree,’ faces up to 5 years in prison, $250K fine

A Washington man plead guilty to shooting eagles on an American Indian reservation in Montana. The man was killing 'thousands' of birds to sell feathers and other parts on the dark web.

March 21, 2024

Utah man stunned when grizzly bear invades Alaskan campsite, says he ‘could have touched it'

A Utah man was camping in Alaska when a large grizzly bear appeared nearby. The wildlife photographer caught the moment on camera — and said it was "beautiful."

March 21, 2024

Grizzly bear spotted feet from Alaskan campsite

Nate Luebbe was camping in Katmai National Park in Alaska when he spotted a large grizzly bear just feet away. See the moment the wildlife photographer froze!

March 20, 2024

3 great white sharks ping near Georgia, South Carolina coasts: 'It's moving days'

Researchers this week said three great white sharks, two adults and a juvenile, pinged off the coasts of Georgia and South Carolina.

March 20, 2024

Shark expert describes migration patterns of great whites

Capt. Chip Michalove, a shark catcher and tagger, explains why great white sharks are on the move from southern waters. Despite an enormous interest in the sharks, researchers know little about where they mate.

March 20, 2024

Goat in Minnesota tests positive for bird flu, first ever US case

A baby goat in Minnesota has tested positive for bird flu marking the first U.S. case of bird flu in cattle, sheep, goats or their relatives, the Minnesota Board of Animal Health announced.

March 20, 2024

South Atlantic island known for Napoleon's exile hopes to breathe new life into tourism industry

The island of St. Helena is looking to boost its tourism industry. Known as the location of Napoleon's exile and death, it is one of the most remote inhabited places in the world.