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science1 month ago•9 min saved

Dire Wolves Grow Up at Colossal Biosciences, Snacking on Deer Marks Maturation

Colossal Biosciences has brought dire wolves Romulus and Remus to life from ancient DNA, raised with surrogate dog mothers, and they are now about 16 months old with maturation to around age three. They recently fed on their first deer carcass and also catch small prey on Colossal’s 2,000+ acre preserve, illustrating their wolf nature rather than domestication. A female pup named Khaleesi, born Jan. 2025, rounds out the trio. They’re friendly toward staff when fed but remain wild wolves, not pets.

via USA Today|

#ancient-dna #colossal-biosciences #dire-wolves

world6 months ago•1 min saved

Tiger Fatality at Oklahoma Wildlife Preserve

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.

via CBS News|

#accident #animal-handler #oklahoma

world6 months ago•1 min saved

Tiger Attack at Oklahoma Wildlife Preserve Results in Fatality

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.

via 6abc Philadelphia|

#accident #animal-handler #oklahoma

human-interest1 year ago•1 min saved

Giraffe Lifts Toddler at Texas Wildlife Park, Prompting New Rules

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.

via The Washington Post|

#giraffe #human-interest #safety

wildlife-conservation2 years ago•3 min saved

Benito the Giraffe Finds New Home in Central Mexico

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.

via KTEP|

#animal-advocacy #benito #giraffe