Wild Nature - Page 243

September 4, 2023

Large alligator found 'patiently waiting' for Louisiana dollar store to open

The Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office in Louisiana shared a photo of a large alligator found waiting for a local Dollar General store to open early one morning.

September 4, 2023

Texas pushes back as Biden admin digs up old fight over lizard that could 'cripple' state oil industry

Texas is pushing back against the Biden administration's move to classify a lizard as an endangered species that could have "crippling" economic effects for oil and gas industry.

September 3, 2023

Fauci ‘concerned’ people won’t comply if masking recommendations return: 'I hope' they 'abide'

Former White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci spoke out in defense of masking amid rising COVID cases, saying he is concerned people will not abide by recommendations.

September 3, 2023

Wisconsin deer farm infected with fatal brain disease

A 150-acre deer farm in Washburn County, Wisconsin, is under quarantine after officials confirmed a doe was infected with chronic wasting disease.

September 3, 2023

SEE IT: Baby antelope arrives at Chicago Zoo

The Chicago Zoological Society’s Brookfield Zoo announced the birth of its second calf this year, on Aug. 29th. The 14-pound nyala calf is native to southeastern Africa. See the new zoo member!

September 2, 2023

Police try training a goat as new recruit

Police in Rapid City, South Dakota, tried training a goat as a recruit to sniff for drugs in the K-9 squad. Although the goat’s abilities weren’t the best, the goat gave it a go. See the video!

September 1, 2023

Escaped lion causes traffic jam in Pakistan: 'No one is in danger now'

A lion was captured after it went on a two-hour stroll through rush-hour traffic in the Pakistani city of Karachi on Tuesday, August 29. The owner has been arrested.

September 1, 2023

Virginia declares statewide outbreak of meningococcal disease: 'Rare but serious'

The state of Virginia is warning of a statewide outbreak of meningococcal disease, a "rare but serious" bacterial illness that can lead to meningitis. Here's what you need to know.

September 1, 2023

Massachusetts man gets 2 years for buying alpaca farm with fraudulently-obtained COVID aid

A former Massachusetts business owner has been sentenced for fraudulently obtaining a Paycheck Protection Program loan, which was used to buy an alpaca farm in Vermont.

September 1, 2023

Traffickers plead guilty in California for smuggling $10,000 in endangered sea cucumbers from Mexico

Wildlife traffickers Zunyu Zhao and Xionwei Xiao have pleaded guilty in California to illegally importing overfished marine animal brown sea cucumbers from Mexico for two years.