SPRINGFIELD, Colo. (KRDO)- Hank the Tank, the 500-pound Black Bear who gained fame for breaking into homes in South Lake Tahoe, California, has arrived at the Wild Animal Refuge in Springfield, Colorado, according to The Wild Animal Sanctuary. The Wild Animal Sanctuary said Hank was later identified as a female and will be referred to […]
Guests Shocked to Find Wild Animal Roaming Magic Kingdom
Credit: Cesira Alvarado via Unsplash Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is one of the crown jewels of the theme Park, maybe the most iconic aspect of the strangely controversial property. Guests go there expecting to have an (understandably) magical time, but it is unlikely that anyone expected to encounter a wild animal living there. Credit: Disney […]
WINC focused on rehabilitating wild animals
OCONOMOWOC, Wis. — The Wildlife In Need Center in Oconomowoc has rehabilitated thousands of wild animals since it began in 1994. What You Need To Know The Wildlife In Need Center in Oconomowoc has rehabilitated thousands of wild animals since it began in 1994 When an animal is brought to the center, staff and volunteers will […]
Animal Advisory Commission wants limit on public contact with wild animals
Wednesday, July 12, 2023 by Nina Hernandez The Animal Advisory Commission on Monday voted unanimously to approve a resolution recommending City Council limit public contact with wild animals at for-profit zoos and aquariums. The idea for the resolution came about at the commission’s February meeting, when members of the public raised concerns about the Austin […]
Five Rehabilitated Vultures Released Back into the Wild
We are excited to share that five rehabilitated African White-backed Vultures have been released back into the wild! The vulture release, which took place on Manyoni Private Game Reserve, formed part of the work done by the Zululand Vulture Project and was made possible by Wildlife ACT, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, Raptor Rescue Rehabilitation Centre and […]
By ‘helping’ wild animals, you could end their freedom or even their lives – here’s why you should keep your distance
For anyone who enjoys nature, summer is a fascinating time to be outside. Animals are on the move: Turtles are nesting, baby birds are testing their wings, snakes are foraging and young mammals are emerging. In central Pennsylvania, where I live, last year’s hatchling painted turtles have overwintered in their nests and emerged looking like […]
Rabies, animal bites and wild animal encounters
The Mid-Michigan District Health Department (MMDHD) is reminding residents the dangers of animal bites, whether wild, stray, or domestic, as animals may be infected with rabies. Rabies is a deadly but preventable viral disease, and most cases are in wildlife, including bats, raccoons, skunks, and foxes. Rabies can spread to people and pets through an infected, or […]
Wolf vs. Wild Boar: Which Animal Would Win a Fight?
Key Points Wolves are the largest canines, but they rely on hunting in packs to take down large prey in most cases. Wild boars are big, thickly built, aggressive creatures that can stand their ground against predators. Wild boars are bigger than most wolves, and a single boar would probably drive off a single wolf. […]
Am I ready to get a dog? Animal behaviour expert Karen Wild answers
Animal behaviour expert Karen Wild discusses what you need to consider if you are getting a pet Adding a furry friend to your household is a big decision, and it’s important to understand the responsibilities and commitment involved. In the United Kingdom, there are currently over 12 million households that own a pet, with dogs […]
After the ‘Tiger King’ era, new ways to help other captive wild animals
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block In our recent USA Today opinion piece, we wrote about the cascade of events that sparked passage of the Big Cat Public Safety Act late last year. Among other factors, the pandemic-era Netflix sensation Tiger King laid bare the cruelties of the cub petting industry so devastating to animals, […]