Tag: wildlife

  • Meet the new co-host of ‘Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom,’ Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant (EXCLUSIVE)

    Meet the new co-host of ‘Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom,’ Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant (EXCLUSIVE)

    National Geographic Explorer. Wildlife ecologist. Author. Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant’s newest title? Co-host of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild. If you missed the news this morning, Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom is returning to NBC this fall with the iconic series’ latest name, Protecting the Wild. It’ll premiere…

  • Alligator attacks police drone during training exercise in Florida

    Alligator attacks police drone during training exercise in Florida

    During a law enforcement training session in southwest Florida, an alligator was filmed attacking a marine drone being used in the exercise. Footage from both the shore and the water shows a small alligator approaching a drone operated by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit in a Fort Myers…

  • Pod of 30 orcas spotted playing ‘like a bunch of puppies’ in California bay

    Pod of 30 orcas spotted playing ‘like a bunch of puppies’ in California bay

    An unusually large group of 30 orcas was recently spotted enjoying a hearty celebration of a successful hunt in California, the lively party surprising even the most experienced marine biologists in the area. Orca sightings are relatively common in Monterey Bay, occurring multiple times per month year-round. Between April and…

  • 6-foot carpet python drops from bathroom ceiling, ‘spooks’ man on toilet

    6-foot carpet python drops from bathroom ceiling, ‘spooks’ man on toilet

    When you think about relaxing spaces in your home, your mind might go to the living room or bedroom. But the most relaxing space of all should really be (and probably is) the bathroom. For one Australia man, however, the bathroom might never be a source of calm again, thanks…

  • ‘Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom’ making historic return to NBC with ‘Protecting the Wild’

    ‘Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom’ making historic return to NBC with ‘Protecting the Wild’

    Hear it on Outsider first: Sixty years after its original debut on NBC, Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom is returning to the network with ‘Protecting the Wild’ for more iconic wildlife adventures. I’m thrilled to share this news, as the latest iteration of Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild was a…

  • Yellowstone footage shows true size of bison as visitors stand feet away

    Yellowstone footage shows true size of bison as visitors stand feet away

    “Yellowstone is not a zoo,” the popular Tourons Instagram page captions of the footage as a gaggle of visitors stand mere feet from a giant bison bull. It truly is beginning to feel like “another day, another touron” around here, isn’t it? This is Yellowstone National Park‘s reality now. It…

  • Great white sharks aren’t nearly as dangerous as we think, study finds

    Great white sharks aren’t nearly as dangerous as we think, study finds

    If you know one shark statistic, it’s this: great whites attack more humans than any other species. That statement, combined with the villainous caricature with which great whites have been shouldered for decades, makes for one terrifying animal. The truth, however, is that great white sharks aren’t villains or monsters…

  • P-22’s final necropsy results are in, and the famous mountain lion was in critically poor condition before his death

    P-22’s final necropsy results are in, and the famous mountain lion was in critically poor condition before his death

    In life, P-22 was the crucial mascot for his species. Now, his death is revealing how poor the world’s most famous mountain lion’s health was. Today, June 14, 2023, The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and National Park Service (NPS) reviewed the final postmortem examination and lab tests from P-22. As NPS reports in their…

  • Kangaroo picks fight with tourist at Australia wildlife park

    Kangaroo picks fight with tourist at Australia wildlife park

    When an American tourist and his family visited Cohunu Koala Park in Australia, they expected to experience an up-close encounter with the park’s “friendly kangaroos,” as advertised. On that particular day, however, one roo was feeling a little overly friendly, its desire for a playmate turning into a brawl between…

  • Ladies and gentlemen, there’s a black bear in Nashville

    Ladies and gentlemen, there’s a black bear in Nashville

    The rumblings are true: A black bear is traveling through Nashville, Tennessee, and it’s only the second sighting in the last 100 years. Tennessee adopted the raccoon as our state wild animal back in 1971. These adorable and occasionally feisty little “trash pandas” are found statewide in abundance, making the species…

  • 3 pilot whales rescued, 8 dead following mass stranding event

    3 pilot whales rescued, 8 dead following mass stranding event

    While biking to his 14th birthday party, Hunter MacDonald and his friends spotted a strange sight down on the beach: a large group of whales lying in the sand. Rushing down to the shore and raising the alarm, the boys were the first to assist in what became a complex…

  • Yosemite National Park shares photo, details of ‘exciting’ wolverine sighting

    Yosemite National Park shares photo, details of ‘exciting’ wolverine sighting

    “An elusive carnivore recently showed up in Yosemite!” the national park celebrates of their wolverine sighting, a species considered locally extinct. Yet there it was, the Gulo gulo, more commonly called the wolverine, walking through the snowy backcountry of Yosemite National Park last month. Yosemite Ranger Tim Knauss “was fortunate…

  • Mama rabbit takes on bullsnake to defend babies – and wins

    Mama rabbit takes on bullsnake to defend babies – and wins

    While attempting to snag an easy lunch, a bullsnake in Colorado faced, and quickly lost to, an unlikely opponent: a mama rabbit. In a series of Instagram posts, Colorado resident Giselle Koo shared the bizarre battle she witnessed during a visit to the Butterfly Pavilion, a Westminster zoo specializing in…

  • Fishing crew spots orca swimming with dolphins off the coast of Cape Cod

    Fishing crew spots orca swimming with dolphins off the coast of Cape Cod

    While searching for tuna off the coast of Cape Cod, a fishing crew witnessed a spectacular scene – an orca swimming alongside a pod of dolphins. Navigating the waters near Provincetown, Massachusetts, Captain Kevin Simon was carefully surveying the water around his ship when he spotted a pod of dolphins…

  • Hammerhead sharks surround group of boaters in ‘dramatic’ footage

    Hammerhead sharks surround group of boaters in ‘dramatic’ footage

    While anchored off Robinson Island, a popular destination for sun-seekers in Orange Beach, Alabama, a mixture of panic, surprise, and amusement broke out amongst a large group of boaters when a school of hammerhead sharks appeared in the water below. The unexpected wildlife encounter, which took place on Saturday, June…

  • ‘Tourons’ approach immense bison bulls for photos in Yellowstone

    ‘Tourons’ approach immense bison bulls for photos in Yellowstone

    The hits just keep on coming. Thankfully for these Yellowstone “tourons,” no actual “hits” came courtesy of these massive bison bulls, however. And it’s a good thing they didn’t. At 2,000+ pounds, bulls of this size send each other flying regularly with minimal effort. Which is why millions visit Yellowstone…

  • 10-foot crocodile removed from backyard pool in Florida

    10-foot crocodile removed from backyard pool in Florida

    When you live in, or even visit Florida, alligator sightings are a virtual guarantee. And as you venture south, the variety of reptilian wildlife gets a little wider. Sure, there are gators (and lots of them) in South Florida, but there are also crocodiles and Burmese pythons. Witnessing these reptiles…

  • 4-year-old boy finds venomous brown snake in living room of home

    4-year-old boy finds venomous brown snake in living room of home

    While playing with his toys in the living room of his home, a 4-year-old boy had a close encounter with a highly venomous eastern brown snake. When arriving home from an afternoon out with his mother, the 4-year-old ran to the living room to play. His mother barely had time…

  • Man filmed harassing newborn sea lion pup on California beach

    Man filmed harassing newborn sea lion pup on California beach

    A diver was recently filmed approaching and petting a sea lion pup on a California beach, sparking outrage from conservationists and countless social media users alike. The incident occurred at La Jolla Cove in San Diego, a protected marine reserve popular with snorkelers, swimmers, and scuba divers thanks to its…

  • Black bear swims ‘from way out in the ocean’ to crowded Destin shore in rare footage

    Black bear swims ‘from way out in the ocean’ to crowded Destin shore in rare footage

    Filmed by local Chris Barron, the video shows a black bear swimming to shore as hundreds of onlookers try to figure out what’s happening. “A bear just swam from way out in the ocean to shore in Destin. Insane,” Barron captions his viral footage, which has been viewed well over…

  • Rare sperm whale spotted off California coast gives ship captain ‘chills’

    Rare sperm whale spotted off California coast gives ship captain ‘chills’

    A group of whale watchers enjoyed a rare experience while navigating the waters near the California coast. With the shores of Orange County still in sight, a sperm whale rose from the depths mere yards from the boat. As they watched, the whale slowly turned over in the sea, its…

  • 10-foot alligator blocking Florida highway removed in ‘lengthy battle’

    10-foot alligator blocking Florida highway removed in ‘lengthy battle’

    In Florida, alligator sightings aren’t a rare occurrence by any stretch. With gators in every county and body of freshwater in the state, the occasional reptile encounter is nothing new. Even for an experienced reptile wrangler, however, a 10-foot alligator blocking a highway for over an hour is a strange…

  • 20 orcas spotted near San Francisco coast in ‘extremely’ unusual encounter

    20 orcas spotted near San Francisco coast in ‘extremely’ unusual encounter

    For whale watchers, spotting one orca while exploring the ocean is a treat. Seeing roughly two dozen of the majestic mammals? That’s nothing short of a dream, and one experienced by seldom few. For one incredibly lucky whale watching tour, that dream recently became a reality. While sailing near the…

  • Elk chases Yellowstone visitors from calf after attempted photos

    Elk chases Yellowstone visitors from calf after attempted photos

    Seeing elk in Yellowstone National Park is wonderful. Attempting to get close to a calf, then chased away by a furious mother, is not. These two park visitors need a zoom lens and/or a wildlife education. Few Yellowstone residents are more aggressive than a cow elk with offspring. As park…

  • Yellowstone ‘touron’s third video harassing bears surfaces, park actively investigating

    Yellowstone ‘touron’s third video harassing bears surfaces, park actively investigating

    The black bear can be seen charging back at the Yellowstone visitor after he runs toward it making a barking sound. “Eventually he’s going to pick the wrong bear” has been a common comment online since this Yellowstone visitor’s antics hit social media. Black bears can be solitary and cautious,…