Animal heroes shortlisted for award
The founder of a pony sanctuary and a woman who dedicates hours to finding lost dogs are in the running for a BBC Radio Cornwall Make A Difference Award 2025.…
Lynx could thrive in Northumberland, study finds
Lynx could thrive if released in Northumberland, research has found. A year-long social consultation by the Missing Lynx Project found that Northumberland is the only area in England and Wales…
Mystery of why sea stars keep turning into goo finally solved — and it’s not what scientists thought
A new study has found that the devastating sea star wasting disease is caused by a strain of bacteria from Vibrio pectenicida, which turns the marine creatures into goo. A…
Best bird song identification apps in 2025 — Identify bird calls and improve your avian knowledge
Impress your friends and learn how to identify birds by their calls with one of the best bird song identification apps — suitable for all age ranges. Whether you’re an…
Why do cats and dogs eat grass?
There are many theories for why cats and dogs eat grass, and some could be “old wives’ tales.” If you’ve ever noticed your dog or cat eating grass, you might…
Headless chicken monster: The deep sea cucumber with tubular feet for gobbling sediment
This swimming sea cucumber looks like a chicken carcass, eats poop floating in the water and uses defecation as a means of propulsion. If you happened upon this bizarre creature…
Her Family Moved Away And Left Her With The Trash — Then A Hero Opened The Door
“She just lit up” 🥺 As she trudged through the littered floors of an abandoned house last week, Suzette Hall’s heart sank. The concerned neighbors who’d called her stated that…
Tour Guide Witnesses Touching Moment Between A Tapir And His Unlikely Friend
“It’s as if they’re talking to each other …” A few days ago, a Costa Rican tour guide named Dionisio Paniagua stumbled upon an interaction between two unlikely wild friends…
Scientist Sifting Through Leaf Pile Finds A Creature With Expert Camouflage
“This thing is absolutely incredible.” While hiking through Peru’s dense Amazon rainforest the other day, entomologist Phil Torres spotted a creature that most people tend to overlook. After carefully scooping…
Man Puts His Fear Aside To Save ‘Angry’ Animal With Head Stuck In Jar
“I’m just happy I could help!” Last week, after getting into her car to head to work, Carly Roxx began to hear a strange sound coming from below. It was…