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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Two tourists from UK and New Zealand killed by elephant, Zambian police say

Two female tourists from the UK and New Zealand were killed by an elephant while on a walking safari in South Luangwa national park in Zambia.
Canada news
#coyotes
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Toronto Public Health seeking person who 'physically handled' bat that may have rabies | CBC News

TPH urges person who handled an injured bat to come forward to prevent rabies exposure.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Northern California summer camp worker injured by mountain lion

On June 14 at approximately 3 p.m., a summer camp employee near Hyampom encountered a mountain lion which attacked, causing minor injuries.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Asking Eric: She thinks the bear in her yard means she's some kind of saint

Feeding wild animals can be harmful and dangerous for both the animals and humans.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Kayakers attacked by gargantuan 'bull gator,' forcing popular Florida waterway to close

An aggressive alligator has forced the closure of Juniper Springs waterway after attacking paddlers.
#yellowstone-national-park
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

12 mistakes you're making when visiting national parks, according to a former park ranger of 37 years

Visitors often make avoidable mistakes in national parks, according to a former ranger's insights.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

An alligator kills a Florida woman after tipping over her canoe, investigators say

It sounds like the canoe drifted over, on top of the alligator. The alligator was startled.
US news
Miami food
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Kayaker attacked and killed by alligator at Florida state park: officials

A woman was killed by an alligator while canoeing at Lake Kissimmee State Park, emphasizing the risks of wildlife encounters.
New York Islanders
fromsilive
2 months ago

Staten Island fox sightings increase: Pair caught on video at local cemetery

Red foxes have been spotted frequently in Staten Island, showcasing a unique urban wildlife experience.
#yosemite-national-park
fromSFGATE
3 months ago
Snowboarding

Yosemite warns visitors about 'one of the most dangerous animals' in the park

fromSFGATE
3 months ago
Snowboarding

Yosemite warns visitors about 'one of the most dangerous animals' in the park

Pets
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Girl, 14, killed by lion in front of horrified friend after wild cat entered her residential compound

A lion in Kenya killed a 14-year-old girl in a residential area, raising concerns about wildlife safety and risk management.
fromMail Online
5 months ago

Brits issued warning over 'infected' bird feeders

According to wildlife expert Richard Green, of Kennedy Wild Bird Food & Pet Supplies, bird feeders can spread parasites, fungal infections and deadly diseases, such as finch Trichomonosis.
UK news
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago

Mountain lion attack prompts warning in Sierra town where bear killed woman

Mountain lions in Downieville pose a potential threat; residents advised to keep pets indoors and remain cautious during early morning and late evening.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Virginia man dies after bear shot in tree falls on him

Lester C. Harvey, 58, died after a bear shot in a tree fell on him, highlighting the unpredictability and danger of hunting accidents.
Miscellaneous
#python-attack
fromABC7 San Francisco
10 months ago
Python

Huge python grabs Thai woman in her kitchen, squeezes her two hours before she can be freed

A 64-year-old woman was attacked and constricted by a giant python in her kitchen, leading to a dramatic rescue.
The python attack highlights the danger of snake encounters in Thailand.
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago
Python

Thai woman rescued after two hours trapped in four-metre python's coils

A Thai woman was trapped and bitten by a python in her home for about two hours before being rescued.
fromwww.cbc.ca
11 months ago

Orangutan briefly escapes from outdoor habitat, area temporarily closed: Toronto Zoo | CBC News

Kembali, a male orangutan at the Toronto Zoo, ventured outside his new outdoor habitat, prompting a response from staff and precautions from Toronto police.
OMG science
fromSFGATE
11 months ago

Jogger survives 'extremely rare' bear attack in the Sierra Nevada

A man survived a rare bear attack while jogging in the Sierra Nevada.
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