A dead puma, tied to a wire fence post along a remote highway in Argentine Patagonia, is this year's most unsettling image in one of photography's most prestigious competitions — and that was entirely the point. The Photograph Chilean photographer Francisco Negroni's image, titled "Warning Sign," won the Photojournalism category at the 2026 Wildlife Photographer of the … [Read more...] about The Disturbing Story Behind This Award-Winning Photojournalism Image
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Woman Frees Choking Deer From Backyard Soccer Net With Bare Hands After No One Answers Her Calls for Help
A routine drive to work turned into an unexpected wildlife rescue when a woman spotted a young deer struggling in a backyard soccer net near a wooded neighborhood. With the nylon cords tightening around its neck and no one responding to her calls for help, she decided to intervene herself. Without a knife or anyone nearby to assist, she wrestled with the tangled netting, … [Read more...] about Woman Frees Choking Deer From Backyard Soccer Net With Bare Hands After No One Answers Her Calls for Help
Ten Lions Found Dead in Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Poisoning Suspected
Ten lions have been found dead inside one of Africa's most storied wildlife reserves, and Tanzanian authorities say poison is the leading suspect. What Happened The lions were discovered on September 18, 2026, in the Ndutu area of Endulen Ward, within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in northern Tanzania. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA) said in a … [Read more...] about Ten Lions Found Dead in Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Poisoning Suspected
A Black Bear Was Euthanized in Grand Teton After Visitors Kept Feeding It — Park Officials Say the Blame Is Human
A black bear that had learned to associate hikers with food is dead, and Grand Teton National Park wants the public to understand exactly why. What Happened at Delta Lake Park staff euthanized the bear on Friday, September 11, 2026, in the Delta Lake area, a remote backcountry section of the park in Wyoming. Because of the location, wildlife staff first immobilized the … [Read more...] about A Black Bear Was Euthanized in Grand Teton After Visitors Kept Feeding It — Park Officials Say the Blame Is Human
Califonia man plans to sue over bear who won’t leave his house
A California homeowner says he is preparing legal action after a large black bear has been living beneath his house for more than a month — and state officials have reportedly stopped assisting in its removal. Ken Johnson, who lives in Altadena, says a 500-pound black bear has been entering and exiting a crawl space under his home since before Thanksgiving. According to … [Read more...] about Califonia man plans to sue over bear who won’t leave his house