A family's quick-thinking husky is being praised after security cameras captured the dog chasing away a black bear that ran toward a child standing outside their home. The dramatic incident unfolded as Jeffrey Tazzara's young son was in the driveway when a black bear suddenly sprinted in their direction. Within seconds, the family's husky reacted instinctively, rushing … [Read more...] about Heroic Husky Rushes to Protect Child After Bear Charges Toward Family Home
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Australian authorities ask fans to respect the space of celebrity elephant seal Neil
Australian wildlife officials are urging the public to give a popular elephant seal known as Neil the space he needs after his growing fame attracted large crowds and increased concerns about human-wildlife interactions. Neil, a five-year-old southern elephant seal weighing around 1,000 kilograms (2,200 pounds), has become an unlikely celebrity in the island state of … [Read more...] about Australian authorities ask fans to respect the space of celebrity elephant seal Neil
Three mule deer are the first animals confirmed to use California’s new $20M wildlife bridge
Three mule deer have become the first confirmed animals to use California’s newly constructed wildlife overpass, marking a major milestone in one of the state's most ambitious wildlife conservation projects. The animals were captured on a trail camera in late May as they crossed the dedicated wildlife bridge spanning Route 97 in Siskiyou County. The crossing is part of a $20 … [Read more...] about Three mule deer are the first animals confirmed to use California’s new $20M wildlife bridge
Don’t Feed the Wildlife: Why Sharing Your Snacks Hurts More Than You Think
Oh, look at that cute squirrel! He’s coming closer...giving him a little snack couldn’t hurt, right? Wrong. While a squirrel might look adorable munching on your trail mix, feeding wild animals is actually detrimental to their health and well-being. It's Not Just a Few Peanuts You might have the best intentions when you want to share your lunch with a critter in the … [Read more...] about Don’t Feed the Wildlife: Why Sharing Your Snacks Hurts More Than You Think
Heartbreak after red panda cub died due to fireworks — people demand action
Many humans see fireworks has harmless spectacle, but for animals fireworks can be a true nightmare. Many animals are sensitive to bright lights and loud noises, and fireworks can send them into panic mode — and in some cases, cause death. That was the heartbreaking case recently, after a Scotland zoo discovered one of their baby red pandas dead, scared to death by some … [Read more...] about Heartbreak after red panda cub died due to fireworks — people demand action