July 18, 2024 Louisiana father saves son from alligator attack: ‘Jumped on the gator' A young boy was attacked and bit on the leg by a 6-foot alligator while swimming in the Bayou St. John in New Orleans, and was saved by his father.
July 18, 2024 'Potty-mouthed' parrot finds home in New York after hundreds apply to adopt him The Niagara SPCA in Niagara Falls, New York, shared several updates on Facebook about a parrot who was adopted and known for his foul mouth and sharing of curse words.
July 18, 2024 Super rare orange lobster accidentally delivered to Colorado Red Lobster An orange lobster named Crush, was accidentally delivered to a Red Lobster restaurant in Pueblo, Colorado, before being transported to Denver’s Downtown Aquarium.
July 18, 2024 Endangered snake hatchling visits mother for the first time at Memphis Zoo The Memphis Zoo has set a new record after one of the critically endangered Louisiana Pine snakes produced 114 eggs this season; this encounter caught on video shows the first hatchling of the 2024 season.
July 18, 2024 Health experts raise concern over the disposal of infected poultry birds as avian flu spreads Health experts highlighted the importance of wearing protective gear when culling poultry birds infected with avian influenza, or the bird flu virus.
July 17, 2024 Florida man bitten by shark while spearfishing said he had just 'one option' Jose Abreu says he had no time to react when a bull shark attacked him off the coast of Key West, Florida, crediting his survival to a quick-thinking friend.
July 17, 2024 Zoo elephant has pool day with snacks and swimming An elephant at the Memphis Zoo in Tennessee was seen enjoying a pool day with a splash and banana snacks!
July 16, 2024 North Carolina police warn residents of 'aggressive' alligators amid nesting season The Sunset Beach Police Department in North Carolina posted a warning on Facebook advising locals to stay away from alligator nests especially if there is a gator nearby.
July 16, 2024 One of the world's oldest gorillas dies at California zoo 20 years past life expectancy A gorilla has died after suffering from multiple health conditions. The San Diego Zoo Safari Park in California is now mourning the 52-year-old animal who lived past life expectancy.
July 16, 2024 What is a derecho? Here's a meteorological explanation and other interesting facts A deadly and destructive summertime storm that wreaked havoc on the Midwest is known as a "derecho," but what exactly is it and where did it get its name?