Why Blackbirds Have the Most Beautiful Songs
The blackbird has been named the most pleasant-sounding bird in a study exploring why some birdsongs are more enjoyable to hear than others. Its rich and varied song received the…
Terrier Found Alive After 2 Days in Badger Warren
A six-year-old terrier has been safely rescued after spending two days trapped underground in a badger warren in Nottinghamshire. The dog, named Cello, disappeared during a countryside walk after being…
California Rivers See Huge Return of Endangered Salmon
A remarkable 30,000 coho salmon returned to rivers along California’s Mendocino coast last season. That is around ten times the average seen over the previous decade. It is also roughly…
Are petting zoos safe?Petting Zoo Safety: What You Need to Know
A recent case involving a three-year-old girl in Victoria has highlighted the risks of serious bacterial infections linked with animal contact. The child developed haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS), a rare…
Will Your Cat Forget You on Holiday? Experts Explain
The good news for cat owners is simple: yes, cats can remember the people they are close to. Their memory may work differently from ours, but familiar people can stay…
Former bird hunters work to rebuild a songbird haven: ‘We hope it’s not too late’
Years ago, Parman knew the Menoreh Hills of Central Java as a good place to catch songbirds. As a young man living in Donorejo village, he would search for nests,…
Capybara sighting confirmed as Samba hunt continues
Five months after escaping from Marwell Zoo in Hampshire, England, a young capybara named Samba has finally been spotted again. The one-year-old animal disappeared from the zoo on March 17,…
Baby flamingos hatch on Bank Holiday weekend
A wildlife estate in Wiltshire is celebrating another round of new arrivals after seven Chilean flamingo chicks hatched within just a few days. The chicks were born at Longleat, near…
Bright Yellow Stray Puppy Needs 16 Baths Before Her True Beauty Finally Shines Through
Now she needs a home. When animal officers in Syracuse, New York, discovered Amarillo alone inside an apartment last month, it was clear she had been left behind. Arrangements were…
Woman Follows a Cat Into the Bathroom and Discovers a Whole Litter of Babies Hiding Inside
“Her love for her babies is so admirable.” When animal officers in Syracuse, New York, entered an apartment last month, they found a dog who had been left behind by…