Wildlife

Tortoise fitted with orange-wheeled mobility support walking across a veterinary clinic floor.

Injured Giant Tortoise Gets A Rolling Second Chance After Losing The Use Of His Hind Legs

Aldabra giant tortoise regains mobility with wheeled support and laser therapy, showcasing inventive veterinary rehabilitation.

Injured Giant Tortoise Gets A Rolling Second Chance After Losing The Use Of His Hind Legs

Aldabra giant tortoise regains mobility with wheeled support and laser therapy, showcasing inventive veterinary rehabilitation.

Close-up of a large bull moose with wide antlers and mouth open in a natural setting.

Men Bound for Trial for Spurring and Riding Sick Moose in Felony Cruelty to Animals Case

Three men bound over on felony animal cruelty charges after videos allegedly show roping and riding a cow moose.

Men Bound for Trial for Spurring and Riding Sick Moose in Felony Cruelty to Animals Case

Three men bound over on felony animal cruelty charges after videos allegedly show roping and riding a cow moose.

Split image showing a close-up of a baby monkey behind bars on the left and a worker in protective gear holding a baby monkey inside a cage facility on the right.

Monkeys Endured Severe Brain Implant Injuries At University Of Minnesota

A monkey reportedly showed signs of agony for weeks after screws were driven so deep into his skull that they pierced his brain. Other accounts describe torn implants, infections, repeated...

Monkeys Endured Severe Brain Implant Injuries At University Of Minnesota

A monkey reportedly showed signs of agony for weeks after screws were driven so deep into his skull that they pierced his brain. Other accounts describe torn implants, infections, repeated...

Mother brown bear stands on a dirt path with three small cubs gathered around her in a green woodland area.

Alaska Bears Face Return Of Baited Killing In National Preserves

Bear baiting may return to Alaska’s national preserves under a new federal proposal. That means bears could once again be lured with piles of food on lands meant to protect...

Alaska Bears Face Return Of Baited Killing In National Preserves

Bear baiting may return to Alaska’s national preserves under a new federal proposal. That means bears could once again be lured with piles of food on lands meant to protect...

Split image showing a white egret standing in a garden and the same egret holding a snake in its beak near a swimming pool.

Man Watches Frozen Egret All Day Until A Live Snake Crawls Out Of Her Mouth

Light-hearted account of a surprising egret and garden snake encounter in Florida that ended with both animals unharmed.

Man Watches Frozen Egret All Day Until A Live Snake Crawls Out Of Her Mouth

Light-hearted account of a surprising egret and garden snake encounter in Florida that ended with both animals unharmed.

Large python stretches across a bathroom sink faucet beside toothbrushes and toiletries.

Homeowner Walks Into Bathroom And Finds A Giant Python Staring Back In The Mirror

Homeowner startled by bathroom mirror python; WIRES recommends keeping distance and calling wildlife rescuers.

Homeowner Walks Into Bathroom And Finds A Giant Python Staring Back In The Mirror

Homeowner startled by bathroom mirror python; WIRES recommends keeping distance and calling wildlife rescuers.