► The Official Animal Wildlife & Nature Thread (feel free to post pics, articles. vids, links, Youtube, Twitter, IG, etc)
Thousands of flies keep landing on North Sea oil rigs then taking off a few hours later – here’s why
Birds aren’t the only creatures that fly south for the winter.
theconversation.com
Woman punches gator to save her dog
A quiet evening walk behind her Land O’ Lakes home turned into a life-or-death struggle for Danie Wright when a five-foot alligator emerged from a watermoss-covered creek and snatched her 4-month-old Shih Tzu puppy. Wright was strolling with Dax near the stagnant waterway when the reptile struck...rudevulture.com
Moment matador is horrifically gored by bull in Madrid
Serafín Marín, 42, suffered a 30cm deep goring during the bull's third pass at Las Ventas, Spain's largest bullring, in Madrid.
Kayakers treated to spectacular show by playful humpback whale, calf
The Mamawata Surf Retreat group were kayaking at Playa Escondido hoping to see some whales while in the water on Aug. 23, when the humpbacks started breaching right next to them.
nypost.com
Odisha: 37-year-old woman feared dead in crocodile attack
KENDRAPARA: A 37-year-old woman is feared dead after being attacked by a saltwater crocodile in Gobari river within Bhitarkanika National Park under Mahakalapad
Teenage girl killed in crocodile attack while collecting water in India
The victim had gone to the banks of the Parvati river to collect water when the reptile suddenly lunged at her
www.independent.co.uk
Rajasthan reptile attack: Girl dragged into river by crocodile, villagers force it to release her, but she drowns
Her body was later recovered, showing no injuries except for crocodile bite marks. The victim was identified as Shivani Kevat.
14 winning images from the Ocean Photographer of the Year awards
Admire our mighty oceans.
www.popsci.com
Shark bite-resistant wetsuits could save lives
While not all injuries can be prevented, these new materials offer a new tool for surfers and divers.
www.popsci.com
