A red fox trotting across a field at dusk lives a hard, short life. In the wild, most never see old age, yet the work they do while they're here quietly benefits the landscape, and possibly human health. A Life Measured in Winters Red foxes can live around 12 years in captivity, but Colorado Parks and Wildlife puts the average for wild foxes at just three to four years. … [Read more...] about Foxes Rarely Live Past a Few Years, and Their Hunting May Help Keep Ticks in Check
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A San Francisco Woman Fed Wild Parrots for Years — Then the Flock Brought Its Babies to Meet Her
San Francisco is known for its hills, its bridges, and — less famously — a noisy flock of wild parrots that has nothing to do with the city's native wildlife at all. An Unlikely Flock, Decades in the Making The birds are cherry-headed conures, a species also known as red-masked parakeets. They aren't native to California; the flock descends from escaped or released pet … [Read more...] about A San Francisco Woman Fed Wild Parrots for Years — Then the Flock Brought Its Babies to Meet Her
Jimothy, who? Meet Mayonesa, the Dallas raccoon rescued from a mayonnaise jar
Move over, Jimothy — there’s a new raccoon winning hearts in Texas. Mayonesa, as rescuers affectionately named her, spent days wandering around Dallas with a mayonnaise jar stuck over her head, leaving concerned residents desperately trying to help. After several failed rescue attempts, Dallas Animal Services officers finally spotted her on August 3 in a tree near an … [Read more...] about Jimothy, who? Meet Mayonesa, the Dallas raccoon rescued from a mayonnaise jar
16-Year-Old Carriage Horse Collapses and Dies in Central Park
The death of a carriage horse in New York City's Central Park has reignited discussion over the future of horse-drawn carriage rides, a long-debated issue that has divided animal welfare advocates, city officials and industry representatives. The horse, a 16-year-old gelding named Deniz, collapsed while working in Central Park and died despite efforts to save … [Read more...] about 16-Year-Old Carriage Horse Collapses and Dies in Central Park
Police Spot Fox Carrying A Mouthful Of Hot Dogs Through Canadian Town
Police in Alberta, Canada, have shared an unusual wildlife encounter after an officer spotted a fox running through town with a surprising haul — several hot dogs clenched firmly in its mouth. The incident took place in the Crowsnest Pass area when a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) noticed the red fox carrying what appeared to be five or six full-sized hot … [Read more...] about Police Spot Fox Carrying A Mouthful Of Hot Dogs Through Canadian Town