Wildlife

August 14, 2025

30% of Fort Collins rabbits grow wart-like ‘tentacles’—‘like The Last of Us,’ CPW cautions”

Rabbits with strange black growths sprouting from their faces have startled Fort Collins residents this summer—a bizarre sight that even evokes scenes from The Last of Us—prompting widespread concern and curiosity throughout

Timber rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) coiled among leaf litter and small plants, with dark banded pattern on a lighter background.

Nature·USA·Wildlife

Hiker Dies After Handling Timber Rattlesnake at Tennessee Park: EMA Director Issues Critical Warning

A hiker has died following a suspected timber rattlesnake bite at Savage Gulf State Park in Tennessee, according to emergency officials. Witnesses reported the individual had handled the snake before being bitten. Emergency services were dispatched around 12:30 p.m. to

August 16, 2025

Alaska Airlines Flight Hits Deer on Kodiak Runway: Wildlife Strikes Rising at Remote Airports

Aviation·Nature·News

When Alaska Airlines Flight AS231 touched down at Kodiak Benny Benson State Airport on July 24, 2025, the pilot’s warning came just moments before

Wildlife Agencies Confirm: Viral ‘Mutant Deer’ Photos Show Common Skin Condition Dating Back to 1950s

Nature·News·Wildlife

Those strange bumps are deer cutaneous fibromas – wart-like growths caused by a papillomavirus specific to deer. These hairless tumors range from pea-sized to

Gray wolf populations are gradually returning to their historic territories in the Northeast, with conservationists highlighting the need for proper identification training to prevent accidental killings by hunters who mistake wolves for coyotes. Photo Source: W Eugene Slowik Jr/dalliedee (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

Conservation·Nature·USA·Wildlife

NY Wildlife Plan Omits Wolves as Neighboring States Offer Protection

Conservation groups are urging New York to include wolves in its 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP), following the lead of neighboring states that have already recognized wolves’ presence in the Northeast.

Karmactive Staff

September 23, 2025

Close-up black and white photograph of a great white shark underwater showing its head and upper body with distinctive teeth visible.

Australia·News

Sydney Father Killed in Rare Shark Attack at Long Reef Beach Amid Rising Shark Sightings in 2025

A father and experienced surfer died after being attacked by a large shark at Long Reef Beach on Sydney’s northern beaches on Saturday morning, just one day before Father’s Day. The man

Govind Tekale

September 6, 2025

Hope and her cub Bounce move cautiously along a lakeside fence as onlookers rally nearby — a tranquil moment masking the urgency of a community’s fight to keep them alive. (Photo: BEAR League )

Conservation·Nature·News·USA·Wildlife

Mother Bear “Hope” and Cub “Bounce” in South Lake Tahoe Amid Public Protection Effort

In South Lake Tahoe, a mother bear and her cub found themselves at the center of a heated conflict between wildlife officials and local advocates. The bear, nicknamed “Hope,” along with her

Govind Tekale

September 1, 2025

Female red southern hognose snake coiled on a log with its distinctive upturned snout visible, showcasing its reddish-orange coloration with dark blotches against natural pine habitat.

Conservation·News·USA·Wildlife

Southern Hognose Snake Faces 62% Decline, FWS Proposes Protection

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has proposed listing the southern hognose snake as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. This proposal, published on August 29, 2025, opens a

Govind Tekale

August 30, 2025

Historical depiction of bubonic plague protection methods including herbal nose filters and touch-avoidance tools

Health·News·USA

Lake Tahoe Plague Case: 41 Infected Rodents Found Since 2021, Officials Urge Camper Caution

A South Lake Tahoe resident is recovering at home after testing positive for plague, likely contracted from an infected flea bite while camping in the area, according to El Dorado County health

Tejal Somvanshi

August 25, 2025

A coiled, dark-colored (black-phase) timber rattlesnake with raised rattle tail, resting on forest floor in Pennsylvania.

Nature·News·USA·Wildlife

Only 1 in 600 Rattlesnake Bites Are Fatal: Tennessee Hiker Among Rare Deaths After Handling Snake

A hiker died after being bitten by what officials believe was a timber rattlesnake at Savage Gulf State Park in Tennessee. Witnesses say the person picked up the snake before being bitten

Govind Tekale

August 19, 2025

Close‑up of a healthy wild cottontail rabbit sitting alert in short grass, with natural brown and grey fur tones and upright ears.

Nature·News·USA·Wildlife

Black Tentacle-Like Growths on Fort Collins Rabbits: Shope Papillomavirus Spreads via Mosquitoes

Residents in Fort Collins, Colorado have been startled by unusual sightings of rabbits with black, tentacle-like growths protruding from their heads and faces. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has confirmed these strange

Govind Tekale

August 13, 2025