The story of the Socorro dove is one of the world’s most remarkable conservation efforts. Although the species disappeared from the wild more than 50 years ago, dedicated breeding programs…
For decades, calling someone a “birdbrain” has implied that they’re foolish or unintelligent. But modern science has completely overturned that stereotype. Birds possess remarkable cognitive abilities, and many species perform…
How do you weigh an octopus? Or a giraffe, for that matter? That’s a question that zoos and conservation groups across the world grapple with as they strive to keep…
All life on Earth can be traced back to a single ancient organism known as LUCA (Last Universal Common Ancestor), which lived around 4.2 billion years ago. Over billions of…
Bumblebees may be small, measuring only about an inch long, but they play an enormous role in global agriculture. About one third of the world’s food production relies on pollinators…
A new Stanford led study has provided the strongest evidence yet for why some marine animals survived Earth’s largest mass extinction while many others disappeared forever. The findings not only…
Walking into Kaitlyn Beckert’s home in the Texas Hill Country, it’s immediately clear who the true stars of the house are. Three friendly Labrador retrievers—Annie, Oakley and senior pup Fanta—are…
She had to act fast. A family of stray dogs that had spent months struggling to survive outdoors is now safe, healthy, and living with loving families—all because one concerned…
Let’s find this sweet girl a home! When a small dog named Lady arrived at the RSPCA Northamptonshire Branch, her appearance gave little indication of the striking feature hidden beneath…
A chance encounter during a snowy walk earlier this year has ended with a remarkable moment of freedom for an injured raven. Last April, Brandon, who shares her experiences online…