New powers to shoot ravens after livestock attacks
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‘Remarkable’ Right Whale Saga Continues as Vagrant Pair Become First Ever Seen in Bahamas
Two Endangered Whales Go Rogue Near the Bahamas A rare and mysterious journey has stunned scientists and wildlife watchers alike: two critically endangered North Atlantic right whales, named Curlew and…
Insects: Facts about the creepy-crawlies that make up more than half of the world’s animal species
Discover interesting facts about insects, the critters whose combined weight on the planet is 70 times that of all humans. The Hidden Lives of Insects: What Science Reveals About These…
Do parrots actually understand what they’re saying?
Parrots are prolific vocal learners. But do they actually understand the words they say? Do Talking Parrots Know What They’re Saying? New Research Suggests Many Do Parrots are well-known for…
At-risk dog rehoming centre to become foster hub
In a significant turn of events, Dogs Trust has announced that its Newbury rehoming centre will be spared from closure and instead transformed into a dedicated foster care facility, following…
Native Turtles Return to Yosemite After Being Overrun by Invasive Bullfrogs from the East
Bullfrog Eradication Brings Native Turtles Back to Life in Yosemite In a remarkable victory for native wildlife, the eradication of invasive American bullfrogs from parts of Yosemite National Park has…
Rescued fox ‘coated in bitumen and stuck to road’
Fox Cub Trapped in Bitumen Saved in “One of the Most Horrific” Rescues Ever by Wildlife Hospital In what rescuers are calling one of the most horrific cases in over…
Rare Bird Moment as Photographer Witnesses Mistle Thrush Feeding Orphaned Blackbird as Her Own
In a Rare Act of Avian Kindness, a Mistle Thrush Adopts an Orphaned Blackbird Chick Birds of a feather don’t always flock together — sometimes, they show extraordinary compassion across…
Bear Shocks Vets By Going into Remission From Terminal Cancer After Taking Meds in Honey–a Rare Treat That Delights Her
Babu the sun bear was given just days to live — until honey helped change everything. Last year, keepers at the Edinburgh Zoo noticed something was off with Babu, a…
Heartbroken Rescue Dog Refuses To Walk — Until He Sees His Friends Again
“I almost burst into tears.” When rescuers first laid eyes on Sammie, he didn’t move. He didn’t bark. He didn’t even lift his head. The 2-year-old German shepherd–Belgian Malinois mix…