Wild animals are not the most dangerous thing about hiking in remote regions, but they are definitely worth bearing in mind. Here we look at the main species you need to take account of. Given the preponderance of large predators – big cats, especially – in Africa and some parts of Asia, we’ve assumed people will not […]
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‘Black Death’ buffalo shot dead after fatally goring millionaire American trophy hunter in ambush while being stalked
THE “Black Death” buffalo that gored a big game hunter to death has been shot dead. Millionaire ranch trader Asher Watkins, 52, was on Safari in Limpopo, South Africa last Sunday stalking the 3,000lb bull when he was fatally charged at. Without warning, the buffalo – considered Africa’s most dangerous animal – burst from cover […]
Colorado has wolves again for the first time in 80 years. Why are they dying?
On a sunny morning two years ago, a group of state officials stood in the mountains of northwestern Colorado in front of a handful of large metal crates. With a small crowd watching them, the officials began to unlatch the crate doors one by one. Out of each came a gray wolf — arguably the […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife investigating illegal killing of mountain lion near Almont
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers are investigating the illegal killing of a female mountain lion near the group campsites at Gunnison City Mountain Park in Taylor Canyon north of Gunnison. CPW responded to the area on Friday to find the lion shot through the chest and then brought its body to some bushes, the agency […]
Long Island Zoo Closing After Years of Animal Neglect Allegations
Long Island’s largest zoo, the Holtsville Ecology Center’s animal refuge, is officially shutting down after more than 40 years of operation. According to the New York Post, Brookhaven town officials confirmed that the taxpayer-funded facility, which has long faced alarming allegations of animal abuse and neglect, will close by March 2026. The roughly 100 animals […]
Wolves’ continued spread in California brings joy, controversy & conflicts
With its enchanting eyes, powerful jaws, acute senses and haunting howls, the gray wolf (Canis lupus) — the largest member of the dog family — is a wilderness icon. Once the most widespread mammal on the planet, gray wolves roamed across large swaths of North America, Europe and Asia. However, as human settlements grew, these […]
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11-Year-Old Girl Attacked by Mountain Lion While Feeding Chickens Outside Malibu Home
An 11-year-old girl is recovering after being attacked by a mountain lion in California. At around 5:42 p.m. local time on Sunday, Aug. 10, deputies were called to a home on the 32500 block of Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu following reports of an animal attack, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said in a […]
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‘Hero’ father pulls four-year-old child out of mountain lion’s jaws in Washington state
A mountain lion bit a four-year-old child on Sunday while the child hiked with family on Hurricane Ridge in Washington state’s Olympic national park, authorities said. The child’s father reportedly saved the minor’s life by pulling the child from the creature’s jaws. The harrowing – though rare – encounter occurred at about 3.15pm, according to […]