Bystanders had an up-close and personal encounter with an alligator in Philadelphia's Love Park. But the reptile isn't a wild beast: It's the emotional support animal of a Philadelphia man who runs several social media accounts documenting his loving relationship with Wally the alligator.
Photos: Ghostly monkey, slug snake among new species seen in Asia
In this undated photo, a Popa langur moves along a forest floor. The Popa langur, a monkey with ghostly white circles around its eyes, is among 224 new species listed in the World Wildlife Fund's latest update on the Mekong region. The conservation group's report released Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, highlights the need to protect the rich biodiversity and habitats in the region, which includes Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Myanmar.
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In this undated photo, a twin slug snake rests on a leaf. The snake is among 224 new species listed in the World Wildlife Fund's latest update on the Mekong region.
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In this undated photo, a Doi Phu Kha newt sits on a branch. The newt is among 224 new species listed in the World Wildlife Fund's latest update on the Mekong region.
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In this undated photo, a Popa langur moves along a forest floor. The monkey is the only mammal among 224 new species listed in the World Wildlife Fund's latest update on the Mekong region.
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In this undated photo, a frilled tree frog rests on a leaf. The frog is among 224 new species listed in the World Wildlife Fund's latest update on the Mekong region. (World Wildlife Foundation via AP)
Bystanders had an up-close and personal encounter with an alligator in Philadelphia's Love Park. But the reptile isn't a wild beast: It's the emotional support animal of a Philadelphia man who runs several social media accounts documenting his loving relationship with Wally the alligator.