Giant lizard on loose sparks frantic search in Italy
#Italy #WildlifeA giant Papuan monitor lizard, spotted 13,000km from home in Montichiari, Italy, prompts a frantic search with drones and thermal cameras. Locals face bans, and the mayor pleads for closure, urging anyone finding the reptile to leave it visible. read more
Georgia school closed after venomous snake found on campus
#Education #WildlifeA Georgia school district closed after venomous snakes, squirrels, and raccoons were found on campus. Students returned Monday but are off all week for an environmental safety assessment, with no bites reported. read more
"500lb bear survives LA wildfires, rescued from Altadena crawl space"
#wildlife #CaliforniaWildfiresA 500lb black bear found shelter under a house during LA wildfires and was lured out by California firefighters with treats instead of being tranquilized. The bear's new home is the Angeles National Forest. read more
"Wildfire Evacuees Return to Find 525-Pound Bear Under Home"
#California #wildlifeA 500lb bear was found hiding under a home evacuated due to California's Eaton fire. Wildlife officials removed the bear, and it was released in the Angeles National Forest. The home was bear-proofed, and locals nicknamed the bear "Barry". read more
"Cicadas: The Sound, Life, and Memories of Summer Emergence"
#Cicadas #WildlifeCicadas produce their sound by buckling and unbuckling membranes behind their wings, amplifying it with hollow body parts. They synchronize as you listen. The article includes details on their emergence, fascinating features, songs they leave behind, and personal memories tied to their timeless presence. read more