Wild Nature - Page 386

September 30, 2022

Ankle-hungry mosquitoes are plaguing Southern California

The Aedes mosquito, a tropical insect with a hunger for human ankles, has migrated in mass to Southern California. It needs relatively small amounts of water.

September 30, 2022

WA kills 2 wolves to prevent them from preying on cattle

Washington biologists were permitted to kill two members of the Leadpoint wolf pack. Earlier, authorities found that the pack had killed three cattle livestock.

September 30, 2022

WI wildlife officials say 2021 wolf hunt had little impact on population

A new estimation shows that Wisconsin currently has about 970 wolves in the state. This means that last year's wolf hunt had a small impact on the population.

September 30, 2022

Unlikely family? Cows in Germany adopt wild boar piglet

A cow herd has taken in a lone wild boar piglet in Germany. The cattle farmer said the piglet, nicknamed Frieda, may have gotten separated from its group.

September 30, 2022

Endangered southern resident orca populations continue to drop, now at 73

Southern resident orcas are continuing to decline in population. Three of these endangered killer whales have died since July 2021, making the current population 73.

September 30, 2022

Tree quiz! How well do you know these surprising facts about trees?

Tree quiz! How well do you know these fascinating facts about our Earth's beautiful trees? Test your knowledge in this fun and engaging lifestyle quiz!

September 28, 2022

Spanish vultures released in Cyprus to revive population after deliberate poisoning

Fifteen Griffon vultures from Spain were released in Cyprus to replenish its population, which dropped to ten birds or less due to deliberate poisoning.

September 28, 2022

Mountain lion attacks 7-year-old boy in California park

A mountain lion attacked a 7-year-old boy at Pico Canyon Park near Santa Clarita. The father was able to chase the cougar away and the boy’s injuries were non-life-threatening.

September 28, 2022

3rd dolphin dies in 5 months at Vegas attraction

A dolphin attraction on the Las Vegas Strip has temporarily closed after it lost its third dolphin in five months. The three mammals died from several types of health issues.

September 27, 2022

Mountain lion in California found dead from mange

A 5-year-old female cougar, who was tracked in a two-decade study, was the first to die of complications from mange. The mountain lion was also exposed to rat poison.