Tourists make narrow escape as rhino charges
Video shows a group of tourists being chased for over a minute by a white rhinoceros at a gaming reserve in South Africa. Source: CNN Source: Tourists make narrow escape as rhino charges
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London Zoo launches its trickiest annual task – the weigh-in – Reuters
LONDON (Reuters) – Bullfrogs, pythons and penguins were among creatures being coaxed onto the scales at London Zoo this week for the annual check on their weight and size. The check-up allows keepers to assess the animals’ general health, find out about pregnancies, when they are about to moult, and …
Wild Pups Romp Again in an African Paradise – The New York Times
Wild dogs have returned to the famed Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique. The first puppy litters were not far behind. Last summer, not long after releasing a pioneer pack of 14 African wild dogs into Mozambique’s Gorongosa National Park as part of an ambitious wildlife restoration effort, Paola Bouley went …
The 30-50 feral hogs meme went viral, but wild pigs are a serious threat. – The Washington Post
Feral hogs — resilient in the face of helicopter assaults, threats of mass poisoning and elaborate traps — have stumbled into the national debate over the availability of assault-style rifles. The pigs will win, of course. They always have. But more on that in a second. How, exactly, did we …
Is this the ‘perfect’ wildlife photo? – BBC News
An astonishing battle of wills between an eagle, a fox and a rabbit was one of several striking entries in the annual photography awards of the Audubon Society. Its photography director Sabine Meyer explains what it takes to capture a prize-winning picture. Video by Chloe Kim Source: Is this the …
California Condor Reaches Conservation Milestone : NPR
The California condor, North America’s largest bird, once ruled the American Southwest and California’s coastal mountains. The vulture-like bird was revered by Native Americans and was believed to contain spiritual powers. Hundreds of years later, its future seemed all but certain. Defying odds, conservation efforts brought the species back and prevented it …
Chance The Snapper Is Snared: Alligator Caught After A Wild Week In Chicago Park : NPR
It took a week, but wildlife officials in Chicago say they’ve finally captured a 5-foot-long alligator nicknamed Chance the Snapper. The gator surprised city residents who spotted it last Tuesday in Humboldt Park, on the city’s West Side. The animal was captured after 36 consecutive hours of tracking and surveillance by …
In Japan, fewer people means more animals – Grin and boar it
Deer, bears and boars are becoming more numerous—and bolder For a long time hikers in Japan have considered a bear bell essential. Its tinny ring is said to scare off the huge creatures. Nowadays, however, bear bells are increasingly useful on the way to the shops as well as in the …
World’s Ugliest Dog Competition Winner For 2019 Is Scamp The Tramp
The 2019 winner of the famed World’s Ugliest Dog contest was crowned Friday night in California and he’s a dreadlocked former stray/good boy named Scamp the Tramp. Scamp beat out more than a dozen other ugly (but yet still beautiful) dogs at the competition, which is held every year at the Sonoma-Marin …
Guinness World Record For Longest Horn Span Goes To Texas Longhorn From Alabama : NPR
Six-year-old Poncho Via doesn’t reside in the Lone Star State but he set the Guinness World Record for possessing the longest set of horns on any other Texas longhorn ever. Last month the steer’s horns were measured from tip to tip at 10 feet, 7.4 inches. In comparison, Ponchos’ spread is more …
Elephants take more direct paths through dangerous territory – UPI.com
June 13 (UPI) — Elephants take more direct paths through territory frequented by poachers, according to new analysis by researchers in Europe and Africa. A growing body of research suggests the threat of poachers has a significant effect on the behavior of elephants in Africa. Previous studies have shown elephants increase …
Dogs Mirror The Stress From Their Humans, Study Finds : Shots – Health News : NPR
If you are neurotic and anxious, your dog may be feeling the stress, too. Numerous studies have found that dogs and their owners can experience synchronized emotions and stress levels, especially during acutely stressful or exciting activities such as competitions or police work. A new study followed dogs and their owners over …