Rescue Team’s Heartfelt Journey: The Fluffy Dumpster Discovery
“t looked so very doubtful when we first got the call.” When the Sydney Wildlife Rescue (SWR) staff received a call about a possum in a garbage bin last month,…
Mischievous Baby Raptor Bonds with Unlikely ‘Mom’
She looks so convincing. Last month, the Wildlife Center of Virginia (WCV) welcomed an orphaned kestrel chick into its rehabilitation facility. The nestling was far from WCV’s first raptor patient,…
Butterflies’ Unprecedented 2,600-Mile Non-Stop Flight Across the Atlantic
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery: painted lady butterflies (Vanessa cardui) have undertaken an unprecedented journey across the Atlantic Ocean, spanning a staggering 2,600 miles (4,200 kilometers). This marks the…
Ants’ Life-Saving Operations: A Remarkable Parallel with Humans
Scientists have made a fascinating discovery about Florida carpenter ants (Camponotus floridanus): they perform life-saving surgery on their fellow colony members, marking only the second known case of such behavior…
The Mystery Unveiled: Why Greenland Sharks Live Incredibly Long
New research has uncovered the mystery behind the remarkable longevity of Greenland sharks, the world’s longest-living vertebrates. These sharks can live for hundreds of years, with some potentially exceeding 500…
The Elevated Extinction Risks for Island-Dwelling Animals
Life moves at a leisurely pace for both islanders and their wildlife counterparts. Recent research published in Science Advances reveals that many warm-blooded species on islands have evolved a slower…
Unexpected Weakness of Highly Invasive Spotted Lanternflies: Vibrations
Since the indomitable spotted lanternfly began its invasion of the U.S. East Coast in 2014, efforts have been relentless to halt its spread. This pest has ravaged trees, grapevines, and…
From Pets to Wild: How Domestic Rabbits Adapt and Thrive in the Wild
Researchers at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) have made significant discoveries regarding the rewilding of domestic rabbits, shedding light on how these normally tame…
Cottonmouth Snakes: Fascinating Facts About Water Moccasins
Cottonmouths, also known as water moccasins, are venomous snakes found throughout the southeastern United States. Their distinguishing feature is the white coloration inside their mouths, which they display as a…
Do animals have friends?
Friendship is a fundamental aspect of human social relationships, but do animals also experience friendships? The answer, based on extensive research, is a resounding yes. An intriguing example that captured…