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October 7, 2022

Idaho wolf population steady despite lawmakers expanding wolf hunting laws

Wolf population in Idaho remained stable despite lawmakers expanding its killing season. People earlier believed that the expansion of rights would have reduced wolf population.

October 7, 2022

Wrong wolf shot in effort to stop WA wolves from preying on cattle

Washington’s Fish and Wildlife officials mistakenly shot a wolf pup when they were trying to cull the pack and stop further cattle attacks.

October 6, 2022

Fowl play: wild turkey causes chaos after breaking into Ohio home

A video posted by Ohio's Miami Township Police shows a wild turkey trying to make an escape from police captivity.

October 6, 2022

NYC man attempted to smuggle 3 Burmese pythons in his pants across US-Canada border

A man from New York City has been arrested at the U.S.-Canadian border after attempting to smuggle three Burmese Pythons across the border.

October 5, 2022

Another COVID variant could emerge this winter, Fauci warns

Dr. Anthony Fauci on Tuesday warned that the U.S. should not be surprised to see a new COVID variant emerge over the course of the coming winter months.

October 5, 2022

Rescuers save 275 parrots after sanctuary owners refused to evacuate from Hurricane Ian

After a Florida couple refused to evacuate and abandon their flock of exotic birds amid Hurricane Ian, volunteers helped rescue 275 parrots and two lemurs.

October 4, 2022

Dutch to kill over 100K farm chickens to contain bird flu

The Netherlands plan to cull over 100,000 farm chickens in order to contain the highly infectious bird flu that impacted several countries across Europe.

October 4, 2022

San Diego Zoo welcomes 41 endangered turtle hatchlings after 20 years of waiting

Forty-one eggs of an endangered turtle species have hatched at the San Diego Zoo. The Wildlife Alliance had spent two decades waiting for three adult turtles to breed.

October 4, 2022

Colorado man survives city’s 2nd bear attack this year

A second bear attack has hit the small town of New Castle in western Colorado. A man was thrown to the ground in his backyard but was able to scare the animal away.

October 4, 2022

Hurricane Ian: Officials warn animals may be 'more visible' after storm

Florida officials have warned that wild animals may be more visible following the devastation from Hurricane Ian. Damge from the storm can impact habitats.