WHAT'S BEING CLAIMED: A wild fox broke into an outdoor flamingo habitat at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington D.C. on Monday.The fox killed 25 American flamingos and one Northern pintail duck.According to the zoo, it is the first time a wild predator has broken into the mesh exhibit since it was built in the 1970s. Officials for the Smithsonian’s … [Read more...] about Wild fox kills 25 flamingos at Smithsonian’s National Zoo
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Reported Dangerous Wildcat On The Loose Turned Out To Be Pet Designer Cat
WHAT’S BEING CLAIMED: A reported dangerous wildcat on the loose resulted in armed police response, causing panic in residents before officers concluded it did not pose a threat to the public.The police department dispatched armed response units and helicopters for the operation.The operation was concluded after the animal was identified to be domesticated — a Savannah cat … [Read more...] about Reported Dangerous Wildcat On The Loose Turned Out To Be Pet Designer Cat
Wildlife officials baffled by Florida panthers and bobcats that are walking strangely
WHAT'S BEING CLAIMED: Wildlife officials are baffled why panthers and bobcats in three Florida counties are walking in a strange way. The wild cats seem to have no trouble using their front legs, but their hind legs crisscross, causing them to stumble, then struggle to continue walking. “While the number of animals exhibiting these symptoms is relatively few, we are … [Read more...] about Wildlife officials baffled by Florida panthers and bobcats that are walking strangely
Zoo Lioness Eats Her Newborn Cubs
WHAT'S BEING CLAIMED: For the first time in 15 years, a lioness named Kigali gave birth to two cubs at the Leipzig Zoo in eastern Germany on Friday. Initially, the lioness was observed to appear calm while taking care of her cubs. Suddenly, she ate them, to the dismay of zookeepers. Although experts say that lions in the wild are known to eat their cubs when they are … [Read more...] about Zoo Lioness Eats Her Newborn Cubs
Bison charged 9-year-old girl, tossed her into air at Yellowstone National Park
WHAT'S BEING CLAIMED: A 9-year-old girl from Florida was thrown into the air after a bull bison charged her at Yellowstone National Park on Monday. The park's public affairs office confirmed the incident after a video posted to Twitter has been circulated by local media. In a statement, Yellowstone said that the injured girl was "assessed and treated by park … [Read more...] about Bison charged 9-year-old girl, tossed her into air at Yellowstone National Park