Thin, Balding, and on the Brink of Despair — Until the Right Help Changed Everything
Wild gorillas eat the same tree bark used by traditional healers, which can inhibit the growth of E. coli in petri dishes, according to a new study. In May, a…
“Woolly Mammoth ‘De-Extinction’ Inches Closer: What We Face as the Ancient Giants Make a Comeback”
Scientists are getting very close to bringing a few iconic species, like woolly mammoths and dodos, back from extinction. That may not be a good thing. In 2003, scientists achieved…
Town Council Outlaws ‘Outdated’ Trail Hunt Meet in Progressive Move
A Boxing Day trail hunt meet has been prohibited in Wymondham, Norfolk, with the town’s mayor condemning it as a practice that “terrorizes wildlife under the guise of tradition.” The…
Edinburgh Zoo-Bred Snails Travel to French Polynesia in a Bid to Revive Endangered Species
Thousands of rare Partula snails, bred at Edinburgh Zoo, are set to be released into the wild in French Polynesia to help revive their population. These snails, once on the…
U.S. Scraps Controversial Plan to Relocate Beloved Stray Cats from Puerto Rico’s Historic Capital
The cats, which have long been a tourist attraction, are both beloved and reviled by those who visit and live in Old San Juan, where the 16th-century fortress known as…
Captured Wolf Pack Behind Colorado Livestock Attacks to be Relocated for a Fresh Start
The pack formed after 10 of the predators from Oregon were released in December over bitter opposition from livestock groups. Colorado wildlife officials announced Monday that they have captured and…
Can Dogs Really Comprehend Words? Scientists Are on the Case
Bunny, a dog renowned for her ability to seemingly communicate with her owner using a soundboard of buttons, has captured widespread attention. Each button triggers words like “outside,” “play,” and…
Pigs in the Classroom: How These Farm Animals Boost Student Wellbeing
Educators have reported that adopting pigs into their schools has significantly enhanced students’ well-being and educational experience. At Waterside Primary Academy in Chesham, Year 4 teacher Olivia Goddard shared how…
From Companions to Clergy: Dogs Join the Ranks as Service Animals in 900-Year-Old Abbey
Meet Eric and Florence, two black Labradors who’ve earned the titles of official staff members at Tewkesbury Abbey in Gloucestershire, despite being dogs. The pair belong to Chris Skepper, the…
San Diego Zoo Welcomes Rare Sumatran Tiger Cub, Boosting Hope for a Species with Just 600 Left in the Wild
The San Diego Zoo is celebrating the arrival of a rare Sumatran tiger cub, a critically endangered subspecies with an estimated 600 individuals remaining in the wild, give or take…