Wild Nature - Page 189

January 23, 2024

Rare 'simultaneous explosion' of cicadas expected for first time in 221 years

A rare emergence of cicadas is coming in 2024 with over a trillion insects set to make an appearance across the country and potentially overlap in two states.

January 23, 2024

Milwaukee Zoo animals enjoy the aftermath of the snowy weather

The cold weather leaves the animals at the Milwaukee Zoo with plenty of snow to enjoy or chew on — in the case of the zoo’s bactrian camel. Check out their snowy fun.

January 23, 2024

Benito the giraffe arrives at new home in central Mexico, officials say

A four-year-old giraffe named Benito has been relocated to a safari park in central Mexico from a city park in Ciudad Juarez after concerns were raised by animal advocates.

January 23, 2024

Largest deep-sea coral reef mapped off East Coast: 'Breathtaking in scale'

The largest deep-sea coral reef to date was mapped off the U.S. Atlantic coast. It not only provides benefits to sea life, but humans and planet Earth, as well.

January 22, 2024

Norovirus alert: FDA warns of contaminated raw oysters from Mexico

Raw oysters from certain parts of Mexico could be a source of norovirus, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned. Doctors weigh in on the risks.

January 22, 2024

Georgia family adopts paralyzed sea turtle for daughter with similar disability

Kendall Barfield, 12, and her mother, Danielle Barfield, tell the story of how they met their adopted green sea turtle at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center.

January 22, 2024

Polar bear enjoys the snow as two wolves prance and play

A polar bear at the Memphis Zoo in Tennessee was spotted rolling in the snow after a winter storm — and watch as two wolves enjoy themselves in outdoor winter play.

January 22, 2024

Plumber shocked as he finds over 20 pig bones underneath home's bathroom floor during routine visit

A plumber in the U.K. was shocked to find bones while fixing a bathroom issue at a 200-year-old home. It was determined the pig bones had been buried to ward off bad spirits.

January 22, 2024

South Dakota festival raises awareness of devestating impact of mountain pine beetle on forests

The annual Burning Beetle fest in South Dakota aims to raise awareness of the destructive impact of the mountain pine beetle on forest land in the Black Hills.

January 22, 2024

Benito the giraffe embarks on thousand-mile journey to new home in central Mexico

Benito the giraffe is being moved from Mexico's northern border to a conservation park in central Mexico in response to complaints about extreme weather conditions.