Wisconsin governor orders several state parks, forests and recreation areas closed

Citing unprecedented crowds, litter and vandalism, Gov. Tony Evers ordered the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to close 40 state parks, forests and recreation areas to protect the health and safety of visitors amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Toronto Zoo takes precautions after Bronx Zoo tiger gets COVID-19

No one who works at the Toronto Zoo has tested positive for the disease and no animals are exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19.

Grand Canyon National Park closed due to COVID-19 pandemic

Officials with the National Park Service say Grand Canyon National Park will be closed until further notice.

NYPD turns to wild mustangs for next crop of mounted unit

For the first time ever the NYPD has partnered with the Federal Bureau of Land Management to acquire the next class of NYPD’s four-legged finest from public lands out west.

How the NYPD is using wild mustangs to supplement its mounted units
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Take a look at how the NYPD is partnering with the Federal Bureau of Land Management to acquire wild mustangs to become the next class of the NYPD?s mounted units.

Pelican in Florida Keys plucks phone from woman's hand after mistaking it for food, wildlife experts say

A juvenile brown pelican is recovering down in the Florida Keys after using its beak to steal a cell phone from a woman’s hand and swallowing it. Wildlife officials said it probably thought it was food, which demonstrates the dangers of feeding wild animals.

Alligator found living in Ohio basement

Authorities in Ohio have seized an alligator that was being kept in the basement of a home.

Family finds venomous snake curled up behind toaster

An Australian family discovered a snake behind their toaster that was later identified as the eastern brown snake.

5 years following #llamadrama, 1 of the 2 is still doing well in Chino Valley

Wednesday marks five years since two llamas were on the loose in Sun City, in a story that captivated the country and took the internet by storm.

Rare duck in Central Park appears to have plastic stuck on bill

Park rangers were reportedly at work Tuesday trying to help a rare duck in Central Park that has a plastic ring around its lower bill. 

Donald Trump Jr. receives permit to hunt Alaska grizzly bear

The oldest son of President Donald Trump has received a permit to hunt and kill a grizzly bear in Alaska, officials said Monday.

Pablo Escobar's hippos overrun town after his death

An estimated 80 hippopotamuses, perhaps more, live in the area around the Rio Magdalena, Colombia’s principal river, which runs through the center of the country. They're descendants of four hippos that were brought to the country by infamous drug lord Pablo Escobar for his personal collection.

Lobster blood could play role in new drugs

Lobster Unlimited of Orono is investigating whether lobster blood can be used as a potential weapon against viruses and cancer.