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Search underway for three eagles that escaped storm-damaged enclosure at Dollywood
22+ hour, 31+ min ago (231+ words) PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. " Crews at the Eagle Mountain Sanctuary in Dollywood are searching for eagles that escaped their enclosure, which was damaged during a storm over the weekend'in East Tennessee.' The foundation has been working to protect the eagles, CEO…...
Baby beaver rescued after being found wandering alone on Texas sidewalk
1+ week, 5+ day ago (288+ words) AUSTIN, Texas " A tiny, unexpected visitor stole hearts at a Texas wildlife rescue organization this week " a baby beaver, or "kit," found wandering alone on an Austin sidewalk. Austin Animal Services officers discovered the little furball unattended and, after searching…...
More than 300 pigeons found inside Pennsylvania home: 'The floor was sinking"
1+ week, 6+ day ago (314+ words) WILKES-BARRE, Pa. " Volunteers at a wildlife rehabilitation center in Pennsylvania called a hoarding situation the "worst case" they had ever seen after a call to animal control revealed hundreds of pigeons inside a home in Wilkes-Barre." "Birds flying everywhere, and…...
Jonathan the tortoise, the world's oldest known living land animal, has died at 193
2+ week, 6+ day ago (285+ words) WASHINGTON " Jonathan the tortoise, the oldest known living land animal in the world, has died. He was estimated to be more than 193 years old. His longtime veterinarian, Joe Hollins, confirmed the tortoise's death on Wednesday." "Heartbroken to share that our…...
US Bureau of Land Management to corral more than 14, 000 wild horses across 9 states
3+ week, 1+ day ago (266+ words) WASHINGTON " Thousands of wild horses across nine states will soon be'corralled and removed to manage overpopulation. The U. S. Bureau of Land Management plans'to remove more than 14, 000 horses from Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah and Wyoming now…...
Arkansas officials warn against contact with wild birds due to avian influenza
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (186+ words) LITTLE ROCK, Ark. " Arkansas agriculture and health agencies stated that people should avoid contact with wild birds, especially any that appear sick or are found dead, due to detections of avian influenza (HPAI) across the state. Testing confirmed HPAI was…...
Cause of death revealed for Kipekee, the world's only spotless giraffe
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (244+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. " After months of testing, the Brights Zoo has revealed the cause of death for Kipekee, the world's only spotless giraffe. Kipekee died in November 2025." Kipekee was born in July 2023 at Brights Zoo in Limestone. After her death, the…...