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Outbreaks, law changes and seasonal activity that affect your home, checked with state agencies before we publish.
71-year-old fisherman killed by 12-foot alligator in Florida
A 71-year-old man fishing along a Florida lake was attacked and killed by a nearly 12-foot alligator, the second fatal incident in the state this year.
By Wild Animals Central Editorial Team · 1 min read
Bear Management Zone 1 in New Mexico closes after hunters reach limit
New Mexico closed Bear Management Zone 1 on October 16, 2026, after the hunting limit was reached, according to state wildlife officials.
Man killed by 12-foot alligator while fishing at Winter Garden park
A 71-year-old man was killed by a 12-foot alligator while fishing at a park in Winter Garden, Florida, on Friday evening.
Public Hearing Scheduled for Proposed State Temporary Rule On Negligent Bear Feeding in Buncombe County
North Carolina proposes a temporary rule prohibiting negligent bear feeding in Buncombe County. A public hearing is scheduled for November 2026.
Chicago officials say billionaire paid workers to scatter 'luxury' nuts, and rats followed
Chicago officials say a billionaire hired workers to scatter premium nuts in a park, and rats followed. I checked the city's complaint.
Coyote chases New York students on walk to school as Westchester weighs trapping
A coyote chased students walking to school in Dobbs Ferry, New York, prompting Westchester County officials to consider a trapping program, local news confirmed.
Bear wanders into Alaska hospital, stops to eat Halloween candy
A black bear wandered through the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson hospital early Monday and paused to eat a bucket of donated Halloween candy, WITN reports.
Maryland’s Early Muzzleloader Deer Season Opens Oct. 22
Maryland’s early muzzleloader deer season starts Oct. 22, with a statewide bag limit of two antlered deer. I checked the DNR notice for details.
California firefighters scoop owl from backyard pool with a leaf skimmer
Firefighters in California used a leaf skimmer to pull a wide-eyed owl from a backyard pool. The bird stayed upright after reaching dry ground.
In Alabama, a snake reaches live substation equipment, and 10,000 customers lose power
A snake contacted live equipment at an Alabama substation, leaving 10,000 customers without power. Crews rerouted electricity to restore service.
Historic olive ridley sea turtle nests found on California coast, a first for the U.S. West Coast
Two olive ridley sea turtle nests were discovered in California in mid-September, the first-ever confirmed natural sea turtle nesting on the U.S. West Coast.
Barn Owls Nest in Manhattan for First Time in Modern History, on Upper West Side
A family of barn owls has taken up residence on Manhattan's Upper West Side, possibly the first nesting of the species in the borough in modern history.
Vermont Urges Homeowners to Give Bats a Home This Halloween
Vermont Fish and Wildlife asks residents to learn about the state's nine native bat species as fall roosting season begins, and to consider building bat houses.