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Yahoo
6 days ago
- General
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College student stunned after finding unwanted guest roaming their apartment: 'That's definitely not good'
An unexpected gobbling visitor at Ithaca College wandered into student apartments. The wild turkey named "Gurt" highlighted a growing concern about human-wildlife interactions. The encounter, although humorous, was a reminder to respect animals and their habitats. The Ithacan reported a wild turkey at Ithaca College's Circle Apartments. It became a local celebrity after venturing close to and inside buildings. Junior Alexander Blakely captured photos, remarking on the bird's "chill" demeanor. Gurt gained popularity in a video on the Barstool Ithaca (@barstoolithaca) Instagram page. The turkey was shown flying around inside an apartment bathroom. The video, captioned "New roommate for Circles apartments," had thousands of views and likes. College officials were less amused. "Yeah, that's definitely not good," Ernie McClatchie, associate vice president of facilities at IC, told the Ithacan. They suspected someone might have intentionally led the turkey inside. A turkey in a bathroom seems funny, but it points to a larger issue. Increasing human-wildlife encounters are the result of habitat loss and human encroachment. As cities grow and natural spaces shrink, animals have no choice but to enter developed areas. They are often in search of food, shelter, or new territories. The Ithaca College turkey was reportedly looking for a nesting spot. These encounters can be stressful and dangerous for both animals and people. Wild animals, even if they appear calm, still have unpredictable behavior. Luring or bringing wild animals into human dwellings endangers the animal. If they feel threatened or concerned, the response can lead to property damage or even injury. McClatchie noted that a panicked turkey could hit a sprinkler head and cause flooding. Closer interactions increase the risk of disease transmission and disrupt natural animal behaviors. Protecting natural environments helps limit risky encounters and promotes healthier ecosystems for everyone. Should the U.S. invest in building more wildlife overpasses? Absolutely Depends on how we do it Depends on where we do it Nope Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Thankfully, Gurt the turkey was safely relocated by Residential Life, Public Safety, and a wildlife conservation group. The incident served as an important lesson for the college community. "These are wild animals," McClatchie emphasized. "We should not encourage wild animals to be brought into residences … they are not meant for interactions." The best approach when encountering wildlife in urban places is to give them space. However, it might be wise to contact local animal control or wildlife authorities to ensure animal and public safety. Support local conservation efforts that preserve and create green spaces and wildlife corridors that provide animals safe passage while reducing dangerous situations. Many organizations protect local ecosystems and educate the public about coexisting with wildlife. The initiatives control urban area expansion, allowing both humans and animals to thrive. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
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What Is ‘Gurting'? The Teen Slang Term That Actually Is (Somewhat) Related to Yogurt
Trying to understand things your Gen Z (and increasingly, Gen Alpha) kids say is a lose-lose situation. When they first start saying it, there's almost no way you can figure it out by context clues. When you finally do learn the definition, it's suddenly not cool at all anymore. It's the circle of life! Still, we do our best to help figure out the obscure meanings of popular slang, and one of the latest we've heard teens saying is 'gurting' or 'gurt.' It sounds like the world 'yogurt,' and it's actually tied — albeit loosely — to the popular breakfast food. In a time of memes, TikToks, and constantly-evolving internet culture, teen slang moves at breakneck speed. So to understand 'gurting,' you first have to look back at a (practically-ancient!) meme from all the way back in 2012. This is a joke with someone saying 'yogurt,' and a character named Gurt responds, 'Yo' as a pun on the word. This meme went viral in 2025, per Know Your Meme, thanks to videos by Juggtok — and from there, evolved even further. More from SheKnows Behind the 6-7 Trend - The Viral Song It Came From & Why Your Tween Loves To Say It on Repeat The outlet pointed to an April 2025 TikTok, explaining 'new underground slang word' referring to gurting. This user defined it as: 'When you do something that's very smart but also very dangerous.' People used this phrase/definition in videos of animals doing smart, yet dangerous things (risking it for the biscuit, if you will). Now, teens will say they are 'gurting' when they do something smart and dangerous. Now, back to the original 'Gurt: Yo' definition of the word. Teens will now make videos or memes, where instead of the character 'Gurt' responding 'Yo,' he has other responses, like SYBAU, which stands for 'shut your b—h a—up' or 'What's up twin?' It's all very convoluted and confusing. Educators, like TikTok's Mr. Lindsay, hears his students saying 'gurt' or 'gurting' too, but he also has no idea what it really means. It's so perplexing that even other teens seem confused by this one. As a millennial who used to participate in the 'planking' trend (where you laid flat across various, random surfaces and filmed yourself), I have no room to talk. By the time you wrap your head around gurt, they'll have moved on to something new anyway!Best of SheKnows I'm 29 Weeks Pregnant, & Comfortable Sandals Are a *Must* This Summer—These Are the Best Ones on the Market Recent Baby & Toddler Product Recalls Every Parent and Caregiver Should Know About The Best Bras for Your Teen — & How to Shop Together Without Dying of Embarrassment
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Zoo celebrates birth of endangered tamarin twins
A zoo has welcomed the birth of twins to a pair of critically endangered cotton-top tamarins. The babies, born on 3 April, are the third set of offspring for parents Gurt and Mico at Marwell Zoo near Winchester, Hampshire, bringing the family group to seven members. About 2,000 mature adults remain in the wild, confined to parts of north-west Colombia. The species often gives birth to non-identical twins, in common with some other tropical primates. Newborns can be only about 10cm (4in) long from the top of the head to the tip of the tail. The babies, whose genders are not yet known, spend time being carried by family group members or foraging for insects and nectar, the zoo said. Eleanor Done, Marwell's primates keeper, said: "Our cotton-top tamarins are a strong family unit and they are all working well together. "Unfortunately, this species is critically endangered mainly due to deforestation, habitat destruction and the illegal pet trade in their native Colombia. "The fact that Marwell has successfully bred the species for a third time is really important." In keeping with their siblings, the twins will be named after characters from The Addams Family, following a public vote. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram. Critically endangered monkey born at safari park Chester Zoo welcomes cotton-top tamarin twins Zoo announces birth of rare tamarin monkey
