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Family stunned after massive animals arrive in their yard: 'They must be used to people'
Family stunned after massive animals arrive in their yard: 'They must be used to people'

Yahoo

time3 days ago

  • General
  • Yahoo

Family stunned after massive animals arrive in their yard: 'They must be used to people'

Family stunned after massive animals arrive in their yard: 'They must be used to people' A family in Spokane, Washington, was enjoying an average summer day at home when they suddenly noticed something enormous in their yard — or to be specific, three somethings. What happened? The family shared the story with local news station KHQ of unintentionally hosting three moose for an afternoon. "They actually stayed for a couple of hours," said Kerri Anne Kramer, who was at home at the time with her two daughters and their cat, identified by KHQ as Marshmellow. "I guess they eat and then they have to digest their cud and they lay down and enjoy the grass there," she added. Indeed, several photos showed the moose mere feet away from the house, placidly chewing and resting in the yard. But when the moose began to approach the family's fruit trees, Kerri Anne decided to shoo them away. However, merely banging on the window didn't work. "They must be used to people — they weren't moving," she explained. Fortunately, her daughter discovered that by blowing into a long PVC pipe, the loud sound was sufficient to send the moose on their way, leaving the fruit trees intact and the Kramers with a good story. Why are these kinds of encounters concerning? This encounter was harmless on all sides, but generally, when wildlife ends up in urban and suburban areas, it doesn't end well. Whether or not a human-animal encounter leads to injuries, authorities often end up euthanizing animals that become too accustomed to human presence in order to prevent any future encounters. Should the government be paying people to hunt invasive species? Definitely Depends on the animal No way Just let people do it for free Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Unfortunately, these kinds of encounters are becoming more and more common as human development continues to encroach on wild land and habitat. With the human population skyrocketing in the last century — going from 1 billion to over 8 billion in a span of less than 200 years, per Our World in Data — it's no wonder animals are watching more of their homes disappear in order to make way for humans. The rampant, and often illegal, human use of natural resources also disturbs and displaces wild animals. This is particularly evident in industries like logging and deep-sea trawling, which both destroy fragile ecosystems in huge areas on a daily basis. Humans suffer from animal conflict as well. According to a 2021 report from the UN Environment Programme, "human-wildlife conflict is as much a development and humanitarian issue as it is a conservation concern, affecting the income of farmers, herders, artisanal fishers, and Indigenous peoples, particularly those living in poverty and without resilience." How can we prevent these encounters in the future? Obviously, the issue of human-wildlife coexistence is a complex one. The UNEP report encouraged policymakers to stop overlooking the issue. After all, maintaining healthy and balanced ecosystems is key to ensuring a sustainable future for every living organism on Earth. Regionally, many different approaches have been more or less successful in modeling human-wildlife coexistence. These approaches generally incorporate education and targeted solutions that actually benefit the people most impacted by the animals' presence. Even something as simple as a wildlife bridge over a busy highway can keep humans and animals in their respective lanes (literally, in this case). The International Wildlife Coexistence Network said that the key is to "work with Nature instead of against her." "When we analyze the science and consider the needs of the community and the wildlife, we can develop solutions that are practical, mutually beneficial for people and wildlife, and build long-term resiliency," the organization noted. 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. Solve the daily Crossword

Radio star's wife reveals horror find on her car: 'Burn it'
Radio star's wife reveals horror find on her car: 'Burn it'

Daily Mail​

time4 days ago

  • Automotive
  • Daily Mail​

Radio star's wife reveals horror find on her car: 'Burn it'

The wife of Nova radio star Michael 'Wippa' Wipfli has revealed she experienced a frightening encounter this week. Lisa Wipfli took to her Instagram to share images of a menacing-looking spider, which she discovered nesting on her vehicle recently. The former marketing guru, 41, made the discovery while she was driving in the rain in her hometown of Melbourne. Lisa shared an image of the arachnid, which appeared to be a huntsman spider, clinging to the outside of her vehicle while she was stopped in traffic. 'This guy just went behind my rear-view mirror, so I'm selling my car now,' she joked. Sharing another image on her Instagram stories, Lisa appeared to have a sense of humour about her close encounter with the spider. A follower offered Lisa 'advice' about how best to rid herself of the spider nesting in her car 'If you hear sirens in the East, you'll know why,' she said. Meanwhile, several of Lisa's followers and friends offered 'advice' about how to get rid of the spider. 'Burn the car,' one person replied to the post. Another friend added: 'Jesus I can't deal [with this]. Can you fumigate a car with a natural product? What if it had babies? 'I'm serious! They like warm places like the motor...' 'Oh for f*** sake,' Lisa replied while admitting the comment from her friend was adding 'a layer she hadn't even thought of'. 'My husband has done this!' shared another of Lisa's followers. 'Literally got out of the car and phoned the dealership and got rid of the car. Major arachnophobia,' they explained, referring to an irrational fear of arachnids. After Lisa asked the person whether they were 'serious' about the story, they replied: 'Totally 100 per cent.' While Lisa did not clearly identify the kind of spider now resting in her car, the pictures reveal it closely resembles a huntsman spider. According to a guide to spiders common in the Melbourne area, huntsman spiders are 'larger' spiders, which makes them intimidating. 'They also like to hide in cars. They only bite when they are provoked,' the guide from pest control brand Flick explained, adding that huntsman spiders are not 'dangerous'. But a victim of a bite from this type of spider is likely to experience some pain and swelling at the site, according to the advice. Lisa has been married to Wippa, 45, for 11 years, and the pair are known for their amusing social media shares. Together they share three children, sons Theodore, eight, Jack, seven, and daughter Francesca, four.

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