Wildlife News
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Black Bear Activity Increases in Maryland as they Prepare For Hibernation
Maryland black bears are increasing feeding activity before hibernation. DNR reminds residents to secure trash and avoid attracting bears.
New York man charged after shooting black bear that was eating his chickens
A Jefferson County man faces charges for shooting a black bear that was eating a chicken in his yard. The bear was later found dead with a bullet wound.
Man faces charges for killing black bear that attacked livestock
A Georgia man faces charges after shooting a black bear he said was attacking his chickens, according to WRDW Augusta.
Man faces charges for killing black bear that attacked livestock
A North Carolina man faces charges after shooting a black bear that he said was eating a chicken in his yard.
Mountain Lion Follows San Diego Runner at Mission Trails, Bares Teeth 5 Feet Away
A mountain lion stalked a runner at Mission Trails Regional Park in San Diego, baring its teeth just five feet away, marking one of nine sightings since June.
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.
Over 200 rare sea turtle eggs rescued from SoCal beaches ahead of Hurricane Polo
Wildlife officials moved 204 olive ridley sea turtle eggs from two Southern California beaches ahead of Hurricane Polo's storm surge. The rescue is the first of its kind in the region.