WILDLIFE NEWS OF THE DAY - 070109

In wildlife news today, a New York wildlife rehabilitator who lost her license is in trouble with authorities because she still had wildlife in her home; followed by the story about a tragedy in Florida that underscored the danger to residents of that state, where numerous pythons escaped cages during a hurricane and are now increasing in number in the wild. Another sighting of a grizzly in North Dakota, miles from their usual habitat, has wildlife officials concerned; while Montana wildlife officials are attempting to trap a grizzly bear who had a meal of mutton in the area. A young black bear has apparently concluded an odyssey of over 250 miles in the Midwest; and a friendly black bear was being sought by wildlife authorities in Georgia. A New York resident was accosted by a bear who was apparently after a sandwich; and a black bear that knocked down a woman yesterday in Wisconsin is being hunted by wildlife authorities who plan to euthanize it. A black bear in South Carolina performed a disappearing act before wildlife officials could arrive; and an endangered Formosan Black Bear cub will be given a name after the votes are tallied in Taipei, Taiwan. A Denver children's hospital has named an otter from the Denver Zoo as their mascot; but rescue of a raccoon on a precarious perch had to be performed in British Columbia. A North Carolina community will be releasing a rehabilitated eagle at their Fourth of July celebration; followed by some pointers on eagle-viewing courtesy provided by wildlife officials to enthusiastic birders in Pennsylvania. After a contentious deer herd meeting in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, authorities are ready to make another attempt; but another case of deer avoidance causing a crash comes to us from Connecticut. The perils of absconding with road kill for dinner is the topic of the next article from Wisconsin. A baby red deer, found with the umbilical still attached, is being nursed back to health by a wildlife center in the UK; and residents of Omaha, Nebraska, discuss the problems deer in the area cause with agricultural destruction and road hazards. Fed up with an invasion of wildlife in her back yard, an Omaha, Nebraska, woman is taking action; and in an attempt to curtail destructive noshes by local deer, Illinois researchers are studying the tastes of the exploding population. Officials in San Mateo County, California, are concerned that a cougar may return to a deer it killed, threatening residents; and a trio of California counties is holding a cougar conference 7/8 to discuss increased sightings in their area. A North Carolina resident who was bitten by a rabid fox feels fine (although she does occasionally scratch behind her ear, she says, just to make people wonder). President Obama has signed a bill that will provide $1 million for reimbursement of residents of Montana (and elsewhere) who lose livestock to gray wolves; but wildlife officials shot an aggressive coyote near a British Columbia school. And finally, an Arizona family found themselves the victims of a bioterror attack in the middle of the night!

Lisbon woman accused of keeping wild animals

Child Dies After Being Strangled by Pet Python in Florida

Grizzly bear spotted near Fort Benton

Grizzly bear kills sheep near Loma

Black bear wraps up 259-mile trek, settles in Wisconsin woods

Bear Decides North Georgia Home Is Just Right

Bear attacks man, takes sandwich

DNR hunts for problem bear

Black bear spotted near Lexington

Campaign to name protected bear cub enters 2nd stage

Jack the otter named hospital mascot

Raccoon Rescue

Holiday fun, fireworks and a bald-eagle release

Bald Eagles Nesting in 49 Counties of Pennsylvania; Proper Bald Eagle Nest Viewing Etiquette Encouraged

Public gets another chance to comment on deer herd in Oshkosh

Tree Struck By Motorist Trying To Avoid Deer

Court Orders Wis. Man to Turn Over Deer Head

Deer me, you need our help

Oh Deer! Four Legged Friends Are Big Problem

Critters Invade Yard Near Downtown

Deer in Illinois: Researchers track culinary clues left by deer in forest preserves

Police warn Hillsborough residents about possible mountain lion sighting

Wildlife summit focuses on mountain lion problem, fix

Victim of attack by rabid fox retains wit

Bill will help MT ranchers who lose livestock to wolves

Conservation officers kill coyote near Central elementary

Foul-smelling bioterrorist invades home