Mom Spots Wild Visitor in the Yard Having a Blast with the Kids’ Toy
He’s a feisty one. This week, on a snowy winter morning in Alaska, Branda Kostka’s usually peaceful backyard was anything but quiet. An unexpected guest made sure of that. As…
Friends Hear ‘Screaming’ from a Pipe and Rescue a Little Life
They had to act fast. Earlier this month, while walking through the River Arts District in Asheville, North Carolina, three friends were suddenly halted by a faint, distressed sound. “They…
Shelter Staff in Tears as Lost Dog Reunites with Her Mom for a Heartwarming Hug
“Everyone was very touched — this was a dog that is loved.” When animal control officers picked up a stray dog, it was obvious she had once been someone’s beloved…
Trapped in a Soccer Net, He Was Saved by the Right Heroes
He kept getting more and more tangled 💔 Recently, in Durango, Colorado, a large buck became entangled in a soccer net, its antlers hopelessly stuck. As the animal struggled to…
Heartbroken Mama Skunk Adopts Orphan, Then Witnesses a Life-Changing Miracle
Their little family grew ❤️ A few years back, Newhouse Wildlife Rescue came to the aid of a skunk in a dire situation. The poor animal had suffered a severe…
Glowing Mystery Sea Slug That Feeds Like a Venus Flytrap Captured in Deep Sea Footage for the First Time
Deep-sea researchers have discovered a strange glowing sea slug off the coast of California that lives in the water column — unlike most other species of its kind. A newly…
Study Reveals Smarter Dogs Have Smaller Brains, Surprising Researchers
A study looking at the brain size of different breeds relative to their skulls reveals that big brains doesn’t mean smarter dogs. A new study published on Nov. 13 in…
“How Sharks Became Earth’s ‘Ultimate Survivors’: Insights from Paleontologist John Long’s New Book ‘The Secret History of Sharks'”
“The Secret History of Sharks” author John Long met with Live Science to discuss his new book, recent revelations about megalodons, and how he got over his fear of great…
Wayward Sea Turtle Ends Up in the Netherlands, Rescued and Returned Thousands of Miles Home
An endangered sea turtle has been released into the Gulf of Mexico after being found off the coast of the Netherlands, 5,000 miles from its home A remarkable story of…
Tiny Fossil Reveals Major Insights into Bird Brain Evolution
Birds, the distant relatives of dinosaurs, have long captivated scientists with their intelligence and remarkable brain structures. However, researchers have had limited knowledge of how bird brains evolved over millions…