Wildlife News
Outbreaks, law changes and seasonal activity that affect your home, checked with state agencies before we publish.
86-Year-Old Idaho Man Bitten and Scratched by Raccoon While Getting Mail
An 86-year-old Pocatello man was bitten and scratched by a raccoon while getting his mail. Idaho Fish and Game responded.
Guilford County Confirms Fourteenth Case of Animal Rabies in 2026
A raccoon on Kearn Street in Jamestown tested positive for rabies on October 8, marking Guilford County's fourteenth confirmed case of 2026.
Bat Found in Indian River County Apartment Tests Positive for Rabies
Indian River County issued a rabies alert after a bat removed from an apartment building tested positive. I read the UF/IFAS blog for details.
Texas business owner moved to ICU after copperhead bite felt like '10 red wasp [stings] at once'
A Texas business owner was moved to the ICU after a copperhead bite that felt like '10 red wasp stings at once.' I read the report from The Cool Down.
Alabama woman spots rattlesnake 'bigger than a can of spray paint' near her home
An Alabama woman recorded a large rattlesnake near her home, saying she was shaking while filming. The encounter highlights the need for caution and yard maintenance.
Rabies alert issued in Indian River County after rabid bat found near apartment complex
The Florida Department of Health issued a 60-day rabies alert after a bat near Sonrise Apartments tested positive. I compared the notice with state data on rabid bats.
Ohio homeowner says bats pour from condo roofline after dark, above where children play
A Painesville, Ohio homeowner reports hundreds of bats emerging from a condo roofline each night, with one entering a child's bedroom.
Individual injured by raccoon in Pocatello neighborhood
A person was injured by a raccoon in a Pocatello neighborhood this week. Idaho Fish and Game confirmed the incident and is testing the animal for rabies.
Trash pileup at Dunwoody apartment complex draws lease threats over wildlife pests
Dunwoody apartment residents at Jefferson at the Perimeter face mounting hallway trash, foul odors, and pest infestations, prompting lease-break threats. FOX 5 Atlanta reported the ongoing sanitation crisis.