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
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Woman wakes to 5m python beside her bed
Imagine waking up in the middle of the night, only to find a massive 5.2-meter (17-foot) python slithering through your home. That’s exactly what happened to Trina Hibberd from Mission Beach, Queensland, when she discovered an enormous scrub python named Monty making himself comfortable inside her house. For years, Trina had suspected a snake was living in her roof, but … [Read more...] about Woman wakes to 5m python beside her bed
Polar bear attacks woman who jumped into enclosure at Berlin Zoo
Going to the zoo is supposed to be a joyful experience. But one spring day in 2009, Berlin Zoo became the scene of a life-and-death drama as cries of panic erupted by the polar bear enclosure. Visitors at Berlin Zoo were in for the shock of a lifetime when, one spring day in 2009, a terrifying and highly unusual scene unfolded right before their eyes. It’s a … [Read more...] about Polar bear attacks woman who jumped into enclosure at Berlin Zoo