A major wildlife relocation effort is underway in Canada as dozens of beluga whales are being transferred from the closed Marineland theme park in Niagara Falls, Ontario, to accredited marine facilities in the United States. The operation began on Monday with the first group of whales carefully lifted from their pools using specially designed transport slings attached to … [Read more...] about Beluga whales lifted out of defunct theme park to begin journey to new homes in US
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Beloved Big Bear Bald Eagle Jackie Recovering After Attack by Juvenile Eagles
Jackie, the well-known bald eagle from California's popular Big Bear nest cam, is recovering after being rescued by wildlife experts following an attack that left her unable to fly. The eagle was found grounded near Big Bear Lake on July 16 after reportedly being attacked several times by two juvenile bald eagles near Dana Point Park along the lake's north shore. Wildlife … [Read more...] about Beloved Big Bear Bald Eagle Jackie Recovering After Attack by Juvenile Eagles
Tourist Killed by Wild Elephant in Thailand After Animal Attacks During Morning Walk
A tourist has died after being attacked by a wild elephant in Thailand's Khao Yai National Park, marking the third fatal incident officially linked to the same animal, according to park authorities. The victim, a 65-year-old Thai man identified locally as Jirathachai Jiraphatboonyathorn, was taking an early morning walk with his wife through a campsite in the national park … [Read more...] about Tourist Killed by Wild Elephant in Thailand After Animal Attacks During Morning Walk
The Giant Tortoises That Have Been Feuding for More Than a Century Over One Stolen Meal
Some rivalries last for a season. Others span a lifetime. But at Vienna's famous Schönbrunn Zoo, two giant tortoises have reportedly been locked in an extraordinary feud that has lasted for well over 120 years, making it one of the longest-running animal rivalries ever recorded. According to a story that has circulated widely among zoo visitors and online, the dispute began … [Read more...] about The Giant Tortoises That Have Been Feuding for More Than a Century Over One Stolen Meal
Tortoise Found Alive After Spending Nearly A Decade Trapped Beneath House Floor
A tortoise discovered beneath the floor of a family home in Brazil has returned to the wild after undergoing months of rehabilitation, in a survival story that has astonished wildlife experts and animal lovers alike. The red-footed tortoise, later named Donatello by rescuers, was found in February 2025 during renovation work at a house in the town of Itacajá, in Brazil's … [Read more...] about Tortoise Found Alive After Spending Nearly A Decade Trapped Beneath House Floor