Tag: WildlifeAlert

#WildlifeAlert

Cassandra Snyder

Wild Pigs on the Loose?!

Canadian officials are sounding the alarm about feral pigs popping up near homes—yep, actual pigs just roaming around! These hefty invaders can trash local ecosystems, outcompete native wildlife, and are super tough to get rid of once they settle in. There’s even a campaign called Squeal on Pigs encouraging people to report sightings. If you spot a pig where it shouldn’t be, it’s not just weird—it could be a big problem for the environment! #Pets #InvasiveSpecies #WildlifeAlert

Joshua Townsend

Bears Are Crashing the Neighborhood!

Bear sightings are popping up all over Twin Lakes lately, and the videos are wild—literally. Turns out, young male bears are wandering far and wide looking for new digs (and snacks) before summer heats up. If you spot one near your trash or bird feeder, don’t panic! Just lock up your garbage and keep pet food inside. No bear drama so far, but it’s definitely a season for surprise furry visitors! #BearWatch #WildlifeAlert #ArkansasLife #Pets

Michelle York

Giant Lizard Spotted in Cali Park?!

Imagine hiking and running into a 5-foot lizard! That’s what happened at Joseph D. Grant County Park near San José when hikers spotted an Argentine tegu—an invasive species that’s not supposed to be here. Rangers are on the lookout and want everyone to steer clear if they see it (no DIY animal control, please). These guys can mess up local wildlife big time by eating eggs and hatchlings. Wild, right? Would you freak out or snap a pic? #InvasiveSpecies #WildlifeAlert #CaliforniaParks #Science

Wesley Romero

Bear Spotted at Taco Bell?!

A black bear just casually wandered through a Missouri neighborhood—ending up in a Taco Bell parking lot! Locals were totally shocked (imagine running into a bear on your morning dog walk). Wildlife officials say the bear was limping and urge everyone to keep their distance and call animal control if spotted. PSA: No bear selfies, please! These wild animal run-ins are happening more as we build over their habitats. Let’s give them space and keep our communities safe. #WildlifeAlert #BearSighting #StaySafe #Pets

Melvin Mosley

Deadly Ants Are Spreading—Here’s the Scoop

There’s a new bug to freak out about: Asian needle ants are popping up in more than a dozen states, and their sting can literally be fatal—especially if you’re allergic to bees or ants. These sneaky little guys hide in logs and leaf piles, and experts say they’re outcompeting native ants and messing with local ecosystems. If you spot a tiny, dark ant with orangey legs, maybe snap a pic and send it to your local extension office. Stay safe and watch where you sit this summer! #InvasiveSpecies #AsianNeedleAnt #WildlifeAlert #Science

Jacob Morgan

A Seal in the Middle of Patagonia?!

A fur seal just turned up nearly 30 miles from the ocean in Chilean Patagonia—totally lost and confused! Park rangers say this is the first time they’ve seen anything like it, and experts are worried it’s a sign that climate change is messing with animal behavior. When wildlife starts popping up in weird places, it’s a big red flag for the whole ecosystem. Even if you’re nowhere near Patagonia, supporting local conservation and making your yard wildlife-friendly can actually help! Nature’s sending us a message—are we listening? #WildlifeAlert #ClimateChange #Conservation #Pets

Tamara Jones

Alaskan Island’s Sea Ice Vanishes—Wildlife in Peril

St. Paul Island in Alaska is sounding the alarm: sea ice that used to show up every year is now mostly gone, and it’s wrecking the local wildlife and the community’s way of life. Bird and seal populations are crashing, and even the island’s main crab plant had to shut down. Scientists say it’s all tied to warming oceans and climate change. If this tiny island is struggling, what does that mean for the rest of us? #ClimateCrisis #WildlifeAlert #Alaska #SeaIce #ClimateChange #Science