Declining insect biodiversity in the tropics
A team of ecologists from The University of Hong Kong (HKU) are leading an international initiative to investigate the decline of insect populations in the world’s tropical forests. Insects, the…
‘Incredible and rare’ sight as endangered whale attacked by 60 orcas in brutal hunt
A massive gang of over 60 orcas was seen brutalizing an endangered pygmy blue whale off the coast of Western Australia by a whalewatching tour. A group of over 60…
‘Seemingly impossible’: Endangered tortoise becomes first-time mom at about 100 years old
A roughly 100-year-old western Santa Cruz Galápagos tortoise has become a mom for the first time after reproducing with a male of the same age at Philadelphia Zoo. An endangered…
Why do snakes shed their skin?
It’s a story that involves scales, sloughs — and spectacles. Snakes are some of the few creatures capable of shedding their skin, a process known as “ecdysis.” Throughout their life,…
Agency could intervene to cull estate’s red deer
For the first time, the Scottish government has invoked a legal power to force the owners of a Highland estate to manage the red deer population on their land by…
Whale watchers warned to keep their distance
Police in the South West are urging the public to exercise caution and responsibility when observing marine wildlife, particularly after a surge in whale sightings. Devon and Cornwall Police have…
Zen the Border Collie: Teaching Dogs How to Save Lives in Italy’s Avalanche-Prone Dolomites
The role of dogs in Italian alpine rescues is becoming more important as the number of people caught by avalanches increases — up by 50% over the last 25 years…
How this tiny snake could change our view of genetics
Scientists reveal how the flowerpot snake repairs DNA and provides insights into human genetic conditions like Down Syndrome The flowerpot snake, one of the smallest snake species in the world,…
New research finds fluorescence in feathers of long-eared owls
While the physical differences among wildlife are often quite noticeable to the human eye, new research from Drexel University’s College of Arts and Sciences suggests that there are likely even…
Prehistoric rhinos lived in super-herds
Volcanic eruption 12 million years ago captures snapshot of extinct animals Rhinos that flourished across much of North America 12 million years ago gathered in huge herds, according to a…