wildlife encounter
California Man Discovers 226-kg Black Bear Living Under His Home: A Shocking Wildlife Encounter
Dec 03, 2025 11:30 am CST
A California product photographer, Ken Johnson, discovered a massive 226-kg black bear secretly living in the crawl space beneath his Altadena home. Despite capturing video evidence of the animal entering and exiting a small 2.5-by-2.5-foot opening, Johnson has been unable to get assistance from wildlife authorities to safely remove the bear that has made his property its nighttime shelter.
Elephant Charges at Ambulance Carrying Injured Worker in Kerala's Wildlife Corridor
Dec 01, 2025 06:47 pm CST
An ambulance transporting an injured migrant worker faced a dangerous encounter with a charging elephant near Chinnar forest in Kerala's Idukki district. The vehicle remained blocked for ten minutes before quick thinking by the driver, who used the siren and horn to force the tusker to retreat, highlighting the ongoing human-wildlife conflict in the region.
Bear Attacks 60-Year-Old Tea Worker in Tamil Nadu's Nilgiris: Forest Officials Respond
Nov 15, 2025 10:46 pm CST
A 60-year-old Nepalese woman was attacked by a bear while working at a tea estate in Kothagiri, Nilgiris. Forest officials have promised medical expense coverage and compensation while working to locate and relocate the bear back to the forest. The woman is currently receiving treatment for injuries to her left hand and leg at a local hospital.
Leopard Attacks Tourist Through Safari Bus Window at Bannerghatta National Park
Nov 13, 2025 09:08 pm CST
A terrifying wildlife encounter unfolded at Bannerghatta National Park in Karnataka when a leopard grabbed a female tourist's clothing through a safari bus window, causing minor injuries. This incident follows previous leopard encounters at the same park, raising questions about visitor safety during wildlife safaris.
Terrifying Moment: Tiger Attacks Tourist Jeep in Pilibhit Reserve - Caught on Camera
Nov 03, 2025 04:41 pm CST
A family safari in Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit Tiger Reserve turned into a nightmare when a Bengal tiger attacked their vehicle. The dramatic incident, captured on video, shows tourists' excitement quickly turning to terror as the predator lunged at their jeep. The attack has raised concerns about visitor safety at the 727-square-kilometer reserve, which serves as a crucial conservation area for endangered Bengal tigers.
Dangerous Encounter: Elephant Charges Tourists and Traps Woman Underwater During Botswana Safari Tour
Oct 01, 2025 12:47 pm CST
A protective mother elephant charged at American and British tourists in Botswana's Okavango Delta after they drifted too close to her calves during a safari canoe tour. The incident resulted in overturned boats and one woman being temporarily trapped underwater by the elephant's trunk, highlighting the dangers of wildlife encounters and the importance of maintaining safe distances from protective animal parents.