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Westlake Village Raccoon Marks First Rabies Case in LA County Since 1973

Los Angeles County health officials confirmed the first rabid raccoon in the region in over 50 years after an animal was found in a Westlake Village backyard. Four people and a dog were potentially exposed and are receiving post-exposure prophylaxis or quarantine. The incident coincides with a record-breaking year for rabid bat detections in the county, prompting renewed warnings to avoid contact with wildlife.

via The Guardian|

#los-angeles-county #public-health #rabies

public-health2 days ago•2 min saved

First Rabid Raccoon in LA County in 50 Years Triggers Public Health Alert

Los Angeles County health officials issued a warning after a rabid raccoon was found in Westlake Village, marking the first such case in the county in over 50 years. The animal, which appeared sick but not aggressive, exposed a vaccinated dog and four people at a nearby worksite, all of whom are receiving post-exposure prophylaxis. While the specific rabies variant is under investigation, officials suspect a bat-to-raccoon transmission, coinciding with a record 70 rabid bat detections in the county this year.

via New York Post|

#california #los-angeles-county #public-health

culture3 days ago•3 min saved

Record entries define 2026 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards finalists

The 2026 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards have announced their finalists, marking a record-breaking year with over 10,000 submissions from 112 countries. The competition, which uses humor to foster empathy for wildlife, features 91 images displayed in London. Winners will be revealed on 8 December.

via BBC Wildlife Magazine|

#competition #conservation #culture

world-news5 days ago•25 min saved

Hokkaido driver survives bear attack after vehicle is shaken and clawed

A woman in her 30s was unharmed after a bear attacked her car on a rural road in Hokkaido, Japan, on Tuesday evening. Dashcam footage shows the animal, accompanied by a cub, emerging from the trees and pounding on the vehicle. The bear bit through the metal hood and shook the car, but the driver locked the doors and waited for it to leave. She later drove the damaged vehicle to a police station to report the incident.

via New York Post|

#bear-attack #dashcam #hokkaido

world7 days ago•22 min saved

Busan embraces 'Bukangi' as a trapped shark becomes a major tourist draw

A large shark named Bukangi has been trapped in a canal in South Korea’s port city of Busan for nearly two weeks, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors. Despite failed attempts by authorities to guide the animal back to the open sea, the shark has become a local mascot and social media sensation, prompting officials to plan a new release effort using a large net.

via AP News|

#busan #marine-conservation #south-korea

wildlife8 days ago•5 min saved

Backpack Wins 2026 Fat Bear Week After Record-Breaking Vote Surge

Brown bear 89, nicknamed 'Backpack,' won the 12th annual Fat Bear Week competition at Katmai National Park in Alaska, defeating female bear 910 by approximately 5,091 votes. The event, which celebrates bears gaining weight before hibernation, saw record participation with over 2.5 million votes cast globally. Backpack, a 20-year-old male and son of 2019 champion Holly, is estimated to weigh 1,200 pounds. The competition, run by Katmai National Park and explore.org, highlights the bears' resilience and preparation for winter, with all participants considered winners for their survival readiness.

via USA Today|

#alaska #brown-bears #fat-bear-week

wildlife9 days ago•2 min saved

Backpack claims 2026 Fat Bear Week title in narrow vote

Brown bear 89, known as 'Backpack,' won the 12th annual Fat Bear Week competition in Alaska’s Katmai National Park. He defeated female bear 910 in a close final round, securing over 100,000 votes. The event highlights the bears’ preparation for hibernation and supports conservation efforts for the region’s 2,200 brown bears.

via Al Jazeera|

#alaska #brown-bears #conservation

wildlife9 days ago•4 min saved

Wyoming photographer fights off mountain lion to save dog

On September 19, 2026, Adam Borkhus, a 33-year-old wildlife photographer, fought a mountain lion bare-handed to protect his Labrador, Diesel, near Cody, Wyoming. Borkhus had stopped to change lenses when the cat attacked the dog. Unable to use his firearm or bear spray without risking hitting the dog, he kicked the animal in the face. The lion then attacked Borkhus, leading to a 20-30 second struggle where he eventually wrenched the cat's ear to drive it away. Both Borkhus and Diesel survived with minor injuries. Experts note such attacks are extremely rare, and Wyoming has never recorded a fatal mountain lion attack.

via Fox News|

#cody #dog-safety #mountain-lion

wildlife9 days ago•1 min saved

Backpack Wins 2026 Fat Bear Week After Record-Breaking Online Vote

Brown bear 89, nicknamed 'Backpack,' won the 2026 Fat Bear Week competition at Katmai National Park in Alaska, defeating female bear 910 by approximately 5,000 votes. The event, which celebrates bears gaining weight before hibernation, saw record participation with over 2.3 million votes cast globally. Backpack, a 20-year-old male who previously suffered a severe leg injury, is the son of 2019 champion Holly. The competition, run by Katmai National Park and explore.org, highlights the bears' resilience and preparation for winter, with all participants considered winners for their survival readiness.

via Alaska Public Media|

#alaska #brown-bears #fat-bear-week

health-and-safety9 days ago

Humboldt County Rabies Cases Reach Four After Cal Poly Humboldt Bat Bite

Humboldt County Public Health officials reported a fourth local case of rabies exposure after an individual was bitten by a bat on the Cal Poly Humboldt campus that tested positive for the virus. This incident brings the total number of residents treated for rabies exposure in the past two months to four, all linked to contact with rabid bats. The county has recorded five positive bat tests and one positive skunk test between January and September 15, 2026. Health authorities urge residents to avoid handling wild animals, keep pets indoors at night, and ensure domestic animals are fully vaccinated against rabies.

via Lost Coast Outpost|

#california #health-and-safety #humboldt-county

world12 days ago•389 min saved

Pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang Land in Atlanta, Reviving US-China Zoo Ties

Two giant pandas, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, arrived at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Sunday, September 27, 2026. The pair, born in 2020 in Chengdu, China, are on a 10-year loan to Zoo Atlanta, making it one of only three US facilities housing the species. The transfer was announced by Chinese President Xi Jinping during a summit with US President Donald Trump, described as a gesture of goodwill. The pandas will undergo a one-month quarantine before public display, reviving a 25-year partnership between Zoo Atlanta and China.

via NBC News|

#diplomacy #giant-pandas #us-china-relations

environment12 days ago•69 min saved

Wisconsin EHD Deer Outbreak Expands to Six Counties

The epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) outbreak in Wisconsin has expanded to six counties, according to Yahoo News. This follows earlier reports of over 700 dead white-tailed deer in Washington and Waukesha counties. The virus, spread by midges, poses no risk to humans but continues to decimate local deer populations.

via Yahoo|

#deer #disease #ehd

sports14 days ago

Penguins forward Kuzmenko leaves team to mourn father killed in Siberian bear attack

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko has left the team to return to Russia after his father, Alexander, was killed by a bear during a fishing trip in southern Siberia. The 62-year-old hockey coach died from severe head injuries after being attacked in the Tuva Republic. Kuzmenko practiced with the team on Thursday before flying to Moscow, and he is expected to miss the NHL season opener on September 29. The Penguins organization has offered full support to the family during this time.

via bbc.com|

#andrei-kuzmenko #grief #nhl

local-news15 days ago•29 min saved

Coyote Injures Airport Worker in Rhode Island

A wildlife control employee at Rhode Island’s T.F. Green International Airport was scratched by a coyote on Tuesday evening. The incident occurred shortly before 7:30 p.m., according to the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH). No other injuries or details regarding the animal's removal were provided in the initial report.

via WJAR|

#local-news #public-health #rhode-island

world16 days ago•1 min saved

Siberian Bear Crisis: Fatalities Surge as Towns Declare 'Siege' Status

At least six people have died in bear attacks in Russia’s Krasnoyarsk region within a month, prompting prosecutors to investigate official negligence. In neighboring Khakassia, the town of Abaza is described as being 'under siege' by bears. Nationally, 14 people have died in bear attacks since January 2026, with authorities in Irkutsk and Tomsk regions culling hundreds of animals and restricting public gatherings to mitigate the threat.

via CBS News|

#government-response #public-safety #russia