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Nine baby thirteen-lined ground squirrels rescued from a backyard were initially very weak and scared, and they exhibited a unique freezing behavior as a defense mechanism when frightened. After receiving care at Oaken Acres Wildlife Center, they are recovering well and continue to display their adorable freeze responses, with plans for eventual release back into the wild.
A toddler was lifted into the air by a giraffe during a family visit to Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Texas. The child was unharmed, and the wildlife center has since updated its safety policies to prevent similar incidents. The family holds no ill will and plans to return.
A Texas family experienced a terrifying moment when a giraffe picked up their toddler during a drive-thru safari at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center. The incident, caught on camera, ended without injury as the child was safely caught by her mother. The wildlife center has since updated its safety policies, banning guests from riding in truck beds. The family holds no ill will and plans to return, acknowledging the giraffe was simply trying to get food.
During a visit to Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Texas, a giraffe lifted a toddler into the air by her shirt while she was feeding it. The child was unharmed and caught by her mother. The wildlife center has since updated its safety policies to prevent similar incidents. The family holds no ill will and plans to return.
A giraffe at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Texas lifted a toddler from the bed of a pickup truck during a feeding experience, prompting the center to ban visitors from riding in truck beds. The family involved expressed no anger towards the giraffe or the park, calling it an accident.
A toddler was briefly plucked out of her mother's hands by a giraffe at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Texas, but was quickly dropped back after the mother startled the animal. The giraffe was reportedly trying to grab a bag of food the child was holding.
A toddler was briefly lifted into the air by a giraffe at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Texas when the animal accidentally grabbed her shirt while reaching for food. The incident, which was captured on video, caused a moment of panic but resulted in no injuries. The family followed all rules and plans to return to the center.
Staff at a wildlife center in Virginia are wearing a fox mask to feed and care for a rescued newborn red fox in an effort to prevent the animal from becoming too accustomed to humans. The center aims to avoid imprinting and habituation by minimizing human interaction and using visual barriers. The center also highlighted the importance of handling wildlife with proper precautions to prevent the spread of rabies, despite the minimal risk from the fox kit.
Staff at a Virginia wildlife center are caring for an orphaned red fox kit by wearing a fox mask and taking other precautions to prevent the kit from becoming imprinted upon or habituated to humans. The kit was found in an alley in Richmond and is being fed every two to four hours while being comforted by a large stuffed animal meant to mimic her mother. The center is also working to reunite the kit with other red fox kits of the same age and weight in order to eventually release them back into the wild together.
A fire at the Alligator Wildlife Discovery Center in Madeira Beach, Florida, has resulted in the death of nearly 40 animals. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. The owner, Sonny Flynn, expressed devastation over the loss and stated that the majority of the enclosures were made of wood, causing the fire to spread quickly. The center housed 250 animals, primarily small reptiles, and aimed to educate the public about native Florida species and discourage the ownership of exotic pets.