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Cuddly sloths, frozen iguanas and a plump seal top this week's wildlife photos
A global wildlife photo roundup this week features a mother and baby sloth in Costa Rica, iguanas immobilized by cold in Florida, a rescued hedgehog, and a variety of other standout moments from polar bears and finches to manatees, highlighting wildlife resilience and the power of nature photography.
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Woman Finds Rare Purple Animal on Beach After a Decade
A PhD candidate at Scripps Oceanography in San Diego discovered a rare purple Janthina snail on the beach, a species usually found in tropical waters, possibly due to changing ocean temperatures, marking a rare sighting after a decade.
Orca and Great White Shark Clash: An Uncommon Predator Encounter
A pod of orcas successfully attacked and killed a great white shark, showcasing their dominance as apex predators in the ocean.
Hiker's Close Encounter with Protective Grizzly Mama Bear
A hiker in Alaska captured a tense encounter with a mother grizzly bear and her cubs on video, highlighting the importance of staying calm and practicing bear awareness to avoid attacks, as grizzlies are generally not aggressive unless provoked or defending their young.
Diver Encounters 2.5m Giant Near Vancouver Island
A diver off Vancouver Island captured a dramatic video of a 2.5-meter-long wolf eel, a formidable-looking but non-dangerous marine predator that preys on crabs and shellfish, highlighting the diverse and fascinating marine life along the west coast of North America.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025: Stunning Images of a Planet Under Pressure
The Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest announced its highly commended images for 2025, showcasing stunning and diverse wildlife photographs from around the world, including Arctic wolves, lions, penguins, and elephants, highlighting both natural beauty and conservation issues.
Rabbits with Tentacle-Like Growths Spotted in Neighborhood
Residents in Fort Collins, Colorado, have observed rabbits with unusual tentacle-like growths caused by a non-contagious virus called rabbit papillomavirus, which resembles warts and poses no threat to humans or other animals.
Woman Sees 'Bird Poop' Transform Into Beauty
A woman discovers a caterpillar that resembles bird droppings on her lemon plant, which later transforms into a beautiful butterfly, highlighting the remarkable process of metamorphosis and the caterpillar's clever camouflage.
Diver Encounters Giant Sea Turtle in Distress
A diver named Mike Papish rescued Lenny, a large injured loggerhead sea turtle, and took him to The Turtle Hospital in Florida, where he received care and was released after two weeks, highlighting the importance of sea turtle conservation and ecosystem health.
Hilarious Wildlife Photos Capture 2024's Comedy Award Winners
The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2024 has announced its winners, with Milko Marchetti's photo of a squirrel appearing 'stuck' in a tree taking the top prize. The competition highlights humorous wildlife photography from around the world, featuring images like smooching owlets and a mantis practicing flamenco. The winning photos will be displayed at Gallery@Oxo Tower Wharf in London from December 11-15, 2024. Entries for the 2025 competition open in March 2025.
How to Handle a Coyote Sighting in Your Backyard
If you encounter a coyote in your backyard, conservation scientist Charles van Rees advises using loud noises like yelling and clapping to scare them away, rather than throwing objects, which can be dangerous. He recommends installing quality fencing and using motion-activated sprinklers or lights as effective deterrents. It's important to keep coyotes out to prevent them from associating your yard with food, which can lead to rare but possible attacks, especially on small pets and children.