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Injured Pelican Seeks Medical Help at NOAA Lab in Florida
environment29 days ago

Injured Pelican Seeks Medical Help at NOAA Lab in Florida

A brown pelican in Panama City, Florida, sought medical assistance by knocking on the door of a NOAA fisheries laboratory on September 8, 2026. The bird, injured by fishing line and cactus spines, was treated by marine biologists who removed a hook and monofilament line. The pelican remained calm during the 10-minute procedure and was released back into the wild. This rare incident highlights the dangers of discarded fishing gear and the unexpected intelligence of wildlife seeking help.

via The Washington Post|
#animal-behavior#brown-pelican#environment
Loggerhead Turtle Crush Returns to Atlantic After Six-Month Recovery
environment1 month ago

Loggerhead Turtle Crush Returns to Atlantic After Six-Month Recovery

A loggerhead turtle named Crush, rescued from a Jersey beach in January after being swept north by Storm Goretti, was released into the North Atlantic off the Azores on Tuesday. After six months of rehabilitation at Sea Life Weymouth in Dorset, she was flown 1,500 miles to the Azores for release alongside two other rescued turtles, Eden and Tiree. The event was marked by emotional farewells from carers who had bonded with the animals during their recovery. Crush, who was initially found malnourished and suffering from hypothermia, now weighs 5kg and has been fitted with a satellite transmitter to track her movements for several months. The release was described as a success by staff, who noted the turtles swam away immediately upon entering the water.

via BBC|
#azores#environment#marine-biology
Barn Owl Rescued from Open Ocean After Stranding 70 Miles Off U.K. Coast
animals1 month ago

Barn Owl Rescued from Open Ocean After Stranding 70 Miles Off U.K. Coast

A barn owl named Little Reg was rescued after being stranded 70 miles from shore in open ocean water. The bird, which was emaciated and weak, collapsed onto a boat crewed by British Army members competing in the 50th Anniversary RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race. The crew cared for the owl for 24 hours before handing it over to a lifeboat for transport to land. Little Reg is now receiving veterinary care at the RSPCA East Winch Wildlife Centre in King’s Lynn, England, where it is being treated with fluids, nutrition, and warmth. Conservationists believe the owl accidentally roosted on a fishing vessel that later sailed out to sea, leaving it stranded. The rescue is described as a 'miracle' given the owl's poor condition and the lack of food on the racing boat.

via AOL.com|
#animals#barn-owl#british-army
Illness Seen Before Big Bear Bald Eagle Jackie Fight, Rescue Ongoing
environment2 months ago

Illness Seen Before Big Bear Bald Eagle Jackie Fight, Rescue Ongoing

Vet teams say Jackie remains in critical condition at the Ojai Raptor Center with severe anemia and kidney inflammation; new video shows her fighting two younger eagles, but veterinarians believe she was already sick before the incident; tests are checking for lead, zinc, and rodenticide exposure, with X-rays showing no metal objects; her two fledglings Sandy and Luna are being cared for by their father Shadow while Jackie’s recovery could take weeks.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|
#bald-eagle#big-bear-lake#environment
Big Bear's Jackie the eagle Begins Recovery After Altercation With Subadults
science3 months ago

Big Bear's Jackie the eagle Begins Recovery After Altercation With Subadults

Big Bear Valley's famous eagle Jackie is recovering after an apparent altercation with two subadult eagles. She was rescued near Dana Point Park and transported to the Ojai Raptor Center, where she is underweight but alert with a full medical workup underway and no obvious trauma yet. Local responders and the San Dimas Raptor Rescue assisted, while fans of the Big Bear Eagle Nest Cam have been following her condition as diagnostics proceed.

via USA Today|
#big-bear-valley#jackie-eagle#nest-cam
Grounded Big Bear bald eagle rescued, fans say it’s Jackie from the nest cam
environment3 months ago

Grounded Big Bear bald eagle rescued, fans say it’s Jackie from the nest cam

A grounded bald eagle found near Big Bear Lake over the weekend is believed to be Jackie, the star of the long-running Big Bear nest livestream. After a ground confrontation with two sub-adults, she was rescued by L.A. County San Dimas Raptor Rescue and taken to a rehabilitation facility for care. Fans had worried about Jackie’s absence; the nonprofit Friends of Big Bear Valley indicated evidence points to her identity, and the nest’s recent eaglets Sandy and Luna have already fledged.

via Los Angeles Times|
#bald-eagle#big-bear-lake#environment
Juvenile crocodile spotted in a Newcastle creek far from its tropical home
world7 months ago

Juvenile crocodile spotted in a Newcastle creek far from its tropical home

A 12-year-old in Newcastle, Australia, reported a juvenile freshwater crocodile in Ironbark Creek—about 1,200 miles from the species’ tropical range. After initial doubt, authorities confirmed the sighting, and the croc was captured two miles from the original report and taken to the Australian Reptile Park for care while officials decide its permanent home. The animal, Crocodylus johnstoni, is protected by law, and police suspect it may have been released from a pet, though it remains potentially dangerous.

via CBS News|
#ai-skepticism#freshwater-crocodile#newcastle
Gretel the Great White’s Pond Predicament and a Dramatic Ocean Rescue
science8 months ago

Gretel the Great White’s Pond Predicament and a Dramatic Ocean Rescue

In 2004, a four-meter female great white named Gretel wandered into a small saltwater pond off Naushon Island, Massachusetts. After two weeks of failed lures, scientists and local fishers used nets and high-powered water pumps to herd her from the pond, through the bay’s sandbars and boulder fields, into the deep water of Vineyard Sound; the satellite tag later malfunctioned, but the episode helped dispel myths about sharks and underscored their fascination rather than fear.

via BBC Wildlife Magazine|
#great-white-shark#gretel#massachusetts
Rescued Turtle Bob Moss Dies After Boat Strike, Spotlight on Ocean-Traffic Risk
environment8 months ago

Rescued Turtle Bob Moss Dies After Boat Strike, Spotlight on Ocean-Traffic Risk

A juvenile green sea turtle nicknamed Bob Moss was rescued in Vero Beach, Florida, arriving at Coastal Connections covered in red algae. Although initially thought to be cold-stunned, rescuers later found he sustained a fatal boat-strike injury and he died at the center. The case highlights the deadly impact of boat strikes on sea turtles (thousands die yearly) and reflects how more than half of Coastal Connections’ rescues involve strikes, underscoring the need for slower speeds in turtle zones and safer boating practices.

via The Dodo|
#boat-strike#conservation#environment
Heatwave Devastates Thousands of Flying Foxes Across Australia
environment9 months ago

Heatwave Devastates Thousands of Flying Foxes Across Australia

Thousands of grey-headed flying foxes have died across South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales during a severe heatwave—the worst mass mortality since the 2019-20 black summer—with estimates ranging from about 1,000–2,000 in SA, thousands in Victoria, and up to 1,000 in NSW. Volunteers rescued some pups, but many orphans face death from heat stress, starvation or predation, while researchers note that temperatures above 42°C dramatically reduce survival and nectar availability. Public should not handle distressed bats; wildlife groups report stretched capacity and no national rescue strategy, underscoring wildlife vulnerability to extreme heat amid climate change.

via The Guardian|
#australia#conservation#environment