Jungle cats reunited at Lincolnshire park
Two rescued jungle cats have been reunited at a Lincolnshire wildlife park after months of rehabilitation. Teddy, a male, and Binks, a female, were just days away from being euthanised…
DNA from old ants reveals a hidden insect apocalypse in Fiji
From pollinating flowers to enabling decomposition and supporting nutrient cycles, insects’ abundance and biodiversity are critical for maintaining healthy ecosystems. However, recent studies showing population declines have raised alarm about…
American staffordshires are NSW’s most attack-prone dog – but there may be more to the data
In 2024, American Staffordshire Terriers (Amstaffs) registered in New South Wales recorded the highest rate of attacks on children, adults, and other dogs, according to state statistics. Experts, however, caution…
Unlikely Animals Snuggling Together at the Denver Zoo Have Melted the Internet with Their Cuteness
Sometimes, the animal kingdom has unexpected lessons to share. This week, that lesson comes from an unlikely duo: a capybara and a howler monkey — two species you wouldn’t normally…
Jaguar in Brazil smashes record for the species’ longest documented swim
A jaguar in Brazil has set a new swimming record, covering an astonishing distance of up to 1.54 miles (2.48 kilometers). This feat far surpasses the previously documented maximum swim…
Strange new hybrid bird spotted in Texas backyard
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have identified what appears to be a naturally occurring hybrid between a green jay and a blue jay, a pairing they believe…
Just like humans, many animals get more aggressive in the heat
Hotter temperatures spark aggression in species from salamanders to monkeys When the Heat Turns Up, So Do Tempers — Even in Salamanders Humans aren’t the only ones who lose their…
Lost snake back home after two-month disappearance
A runaway pet snake that vanished from its home nearly two months ago has finally been found — to the shock of neighbors who spotted it slithering down a street…
Wallaby missing from farm after firework display
A wallaby has gone missing from a Somerset farm after being frightened by fireworks, its owner has revealed. The two-year-old male parma wallaby escaped his enclosure at the Glastonbury Egg…
Three more lions rescued from war-torn Ukraine
A wildlife charity has announced it is “overjoyed” to be bringing three lions stranded in war-torn Ukraine to safety in Yorkshire, after a successful fundraising appeal. Two of the lions…