Sea lion (briefly) escapes enclosure at Central Park Zoo during New York City flood event October 1, 2023 A female sea lion named Sally managed to escape her pool at the Central Park Zoo as record-setting rain in New York City flooded… Continue Reading
Pickup truck trashed by charging elk during rutting season in Jasper National Park September 24, 2023 When wildlife officials warn visitors to stay away — very far away — from elk during rutting season, they really mean it. And here’s… Continue Reading
Crocodiles skip doggie meal and instead nudge stray pooch to safety in river in India September 23, 2023 A stray dog seemingly doomed either to be torn apart by a pack of feral dogs or devoured by crocodiles, instead was “nudged and… Continue Reading
Bat trapped in “enormous” spiderweb saved by scientists in national preserve in Texas September 19, 2023 You could call it a case of Batman versus Spider-Man — but on a somewhat smaller-than superhero scale. Big Thicket National Preserve in southeastern… Continue Reading
Rescue chimp forms “extraordinary bond” with “friendly bees” at Florida sanctuary September 17, 2023 If ever there was an unusual pairing, surely it is September and her hive of bees. September, is a resident chimpanzee at Save the… Continue Reading
Image of falcon striking pelican captivates judges to win Bird Photographer of the Year competition September 11, 2023 More than 23,000 images of birds were submitted, but only one photo was selected as the shot worthy of the Bird Photographer of the… Continue Reading
Dik-dik tangled in snare saved by anti-poaching squad on patrol in Kenya August 27, 2023 When most people think of the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, they imagine baby elephants being rescued and rehabilitated. But the Kenyan-based animal welfare organization also… Continue Reading
Hammerhead worms a new nightmare for gardeners, pets and earthworms August 4, 2023 They look like something out of a horror movie. But hammerhead worms are wiggling their way to the surface since the 1900s across the… Continue Reading
Dog proves a real “Champ” after saving family from house fire in Huntsville July 20, 2023 Champ lived up to his name after a house fire in cottage country, Ontario Provincial Police said Thursday morning. Champ is an American bulldog… Continue Reading
Impaired driver with baby raccoon riding shotgun nabbed by OPP July 12, 2023 Some eagle eyes helped get an impaired driver off the road in cottage country and a baby raccoon to safety. The Ontario Provincial Police… Continue Reading