An unusual day shocked people after an abandoned alligator was found near Brooklyn lake in New York City last weekend.
Alligators live in tropical temperatures, and the chilly weather conditions in New York City might have made it more difficult for the abandoned alligator.
Abandoned Alligator in New York City
Alligator Finally Rescued After Being Abandoned in Park Near Brooklyn, New York
According to Associated Press (AP), the abandoned alligator was four-foot, as authorities discovered the alligator from Prospect Lake in Brooklyn, NYC.
The alligator was then brought to the nearest animal shelter to monitor the impact of cold and immediate rehabilitation.
When the alligator was discovered, it was in public near the lake.
Authorities explained that animals could not be released without proper measures, especially in public areas.
Due to the incident, police are investigating how the alligator was left in the area.
Flightless Bird 'Emu' in Massachusetts' street
Furthermore, Nature World News and NBC Boston reported that a big flightless bird emu escaped from its owner's house in Massachusetts.
The reports explained that the big bird walked on the streets of Massachusetts, evading recaptures from authorities.
Motorists who were on the streets witnessed the bird roaming the city.
Fox News added that the missing emu managed to walk across East Bridgewater, Massasoit Community College and Brockton Hospital.
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After many tries, authorities finally caught the missing bird and returned it to its owner.
Meanwhile, the Australia Museum explained that Emu species is considered native to Australia, thriving in Savanna or arid parts.
Missing rare Eurasian Eagle Owl 'Flaco' in Central Park
Recently, The Guardian reported that a rare Eurasian Eagle named Flaco escaped from its cage.
The Eurasian eagle-owl managed to roam around in Central Zoo Park in NYC. Authorities and birdwatchers tried to locate the bird after it escaped.
Flaco was spotted in parts of Hallet Nature Sanctuary. However, the bird is still large until now.
According to reports, experts explained that Flaco would find adapting to a free life more challenging, especially with no hunting skills.
Experts were worried that Flaco would likely starve.
However, the latest report from Central Park Zoo said they would pause recapturing Flaco, but authorities noted they would closely monitor the eagle's situation.
The report explained that they would continue recapturing if the Flaco suffered from survival difficulty.
Furthermore, recent reports added that Flaco successfully caught rats and other prey in the park.
As Flaco could roam around the city, it would be able to hone skills in hunting. Eurasian eagle owls are known as experts in hunting, especially at night.
This February, New York City and nearby states witnessed fascinating animal events, from an abandoned alligator, to a missing flightless bird and a rare owl.
Ultimately, protecting animals has been essential to parks, especially rare birds.
New Yorkers who find a missing animal should immediately report it to nearby authorities.
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