Plastic-eating bacteria discovered in the ocean
Bacteria armed with the M5 motif on their PETase enzyme can feast on plastic, a trait now seen thriving across the world’s oceans. Credit: © 2025 KAUST Far beneath the…
Animal charity seeks homes for rescued ducks
RSPCA Cornwall Seeks New Homes for Rescued Ducks After Neglect Case An animal welfare charity in Cornwall is appealing for loving homes for a group of rescued ducks who have…
‘Energetic’ white rhino born at wildlife park
Rare White Rhino Calf “Markus” Born at Cotswold Wildlife Park — UK’s Only Rhino Birth in 2025 Cotswold Wildlife Park in Oxfordshire is celebrating the arrival of a rare white…
Tiny Shetland Foal Steals the Show and Hearts on National TV
Tiny Shetland Pony Foal “Pam” Captures Hearts Nationwide After TV Appearance By Charities Correspondent A pint-sized Shetland pony foal named Pam has captured hearts across the UK after her adorable…
A “scary” new spider species found beneath California’s beaches
Scientists at the University of California, Davis report the discovery of a previously unrecognized trapdoor spider that lives in California’s coastal sand dunes. The species, named Aptostichus ramirezae, is closely…
Endangered Loggerhead Sea Turtle Released to Atlantic Ocean From Florida Beach
An endangered loggerhead sea turtle has been released into the Atlantic Ocean from a Florida beach nearly three months after being hit by a boat Endangered Loggerhead Sea Turtle “Swim…
Shelter Staff Try Everything To Find ‘Badly Taxidermied Meerkat’ A Forever Home
“ little werewolf potato” 😅 The staff at SPCA of Wake County (SPCAWC) are no strangers to unique-looking dogs. They see pups of all shapes, sizes, and personalities every day.…
Stray Black Cat Walks Through Random Open Door — And Decides To Stay Forever
“He 100 percent chose our family” 🐈⬛ It’s not unusual to see black cat statues scattered across lawns during the Halloween season, but the black cat that wandered into Ashley…
Hiker Realizes She’s Being Followed, Not Knowing Her Life Is About To Change
“He is my mirror” Reka Krieg was trekking along Turkey’s famous Lycian Way, a trail known for its rugged terrain and breathtaking vistas, when she suddenly heard footsteps behind her.…
Body Cams Capture Dramatic Moment Officers Remove Tomato Tower From Deer’s Neck
They refused to give up on her. Last month in Littleton, Colorado, a mother deer led two animal control officers on an unexpected chase through a quiet neighborhood. A concerned…