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An animal handler named Ryan Easley was killed by a tiger at Growler Pines Tiger Preserve in Oklahoma, highlighting the dangers of working with wild animals. The preserve canceled tours and expressed condolences, while PETA noted Easley's connections to notable tiger trainers. The incident follows recent animal attacks worldwide.
An animal handler named Ryan Easley was killed by a tiger at Growler Pines Tiger Preserve in southeastern Oklahoma, highlighting the risks involved in wildlife care. The preserve canceled all tours following the incident.
A giraffe at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Texas lifted a toddler by her shirt before quickly returning her to her mother. The family, who was feeding the giraffe from the back of a pickup truck, was shocked but unharmed. The wildlife center will now prohibit visitors from riding in pickup beds to prevent similar incidents. The family holds no ill will towards the giraffe or the park and even bought their daughter a stuffed giraffe as a memento.
Benito the giraffe has successfully settled into a wildlife preserve in southern Mexico after leaving a park in Ciudad Juarez where living conditions sparked public outcry. The more than 1,200-mile journey was accompanied by social media updates and a festive farewell. Benito now has more space, proper diet, and veterinary care, and will join a herd of seven giraffes to potentially mate and help preserve the vulnerable species. Animal advocates are celebrating their victory and emphasizing the importance of united efforts in protecting animals.