A father of two was killed last week moments after he safely guided a brood of ducklings across a California street, according to several witnesses. The incident happened May 18 around 8 p.m. when a man identified as Casey Rivara, 41, stopped his vehicle at the intersection of Park Drive and Standford Ranch Boulevard in Rocklin to help several ducklings cross the … [Read more...] about Father of two struck and killed by teenage driver moments after ushering baby ducks safely across the street
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85 Years Old Florida Woman Killed By 700 lb. Alligator After Saving Her Dog
The quiet residential neighborhood in Florida was rocked by a tragic incident recently when a woman lost her life while attempting to rescue her dog from an alligator attack. The incident occurred near a pond, a common feature in many Florida neighborhoods, where the woman was walking her dog. According to witnesses, the woman saw her dog being attacked by an alligator and … [Read more...] about 85 Years Old Florida Woman Killed By 700 lb. Alligator After Saving Her Dog
What It’s Like to Be Nearly Killed by a Blue-Ringed Octopus’ Venom
From the blue-ringed octopus’s perspective, your breathless screaming and vomiting aren’t her fault. This little lady—barely the length of a pencil, from tentacle tip to tentacle tip—was just lurking in a nice rock crevice on an Australian beach. With her mellow nature and yellowish-brown skin that matched the rocks, she was patiently waiting for a delicious crab to scuttle by. … [Read more...] about What It’s Like to Be Nearly Killed by a Blue-Ringed Octopus’ Venom
Can a Hummingbird be killed by a Praying Mantis? Keep Your Hummingbirds Safe
You might be shocked to learn that a praying mantis can actually kill and consume a hummingbird. However, only large mantises up to 4 inches long are able to capture a hummingbird. However, if a mantis is hungry and a hummingbird enters its area of interest, it will probably use its powerful forearms to attack and capture the small bird. especially if the mantis is lurking … [Read more...] about Can a Hummingbird be killed by a Praying Mantis? Keep Your Hummingbirds Safe
Two Men Were Killed During A Cockfighting Event After Being Attacked By Armed Roosters
Two men were killed by knife-wielding birds as they prepared to watch them fight to the death in illegal cockfights. The two freak accidents happened during India's Hindu Makar Sankranti festival, which is known for its cruel sport. According to the New India Express, one man was killed by his own rooster while tying blades to the bird's feet. Gande Suryapraksha Rao … [Read more...] about Two Men Were Killed During A Cockfighting Event After Being Attacked By Armed Roosters