Whale pee is an ocean bounty
Migrating species can move valuable nutrients thousands of miles across oceans Whale Pee Is Vital to Ocean Ecosystems, Study Finds Whale poop has long been known to be rich in…
Shark Week team discovers unusual ‘black makos’ off California coast
Weird makos filmed off the California coast in a new Shark Week show raise questions about what these sharks actually are. In 2019, shark tagger Keith Poe was working off…
This genetic breakthrough could help thousands of species cheat extinction
Gene editing technologies — such as those used in agriculture and de-extinction projects — can be repurposed to offer what an international team of scientists is calling a transformative solution…
The heatwave that shattered ecosystems, starved whales, and drove fish north
A record-breaking marine heatwave reveals how climate change could rewrite the rules of life in the ocean. New research from the University of Victoria (UVic) highlights how marine heatwaves can…
Drowning Foal Rescued by Canoers, Hitches a River Ride Back to its Mama
As two women enjoyed a peaceful canoe ride down an Alberta river, they had no idea they were about to save a life. The sun was shining, the water sparkled,…
Young pair of rare endangered hyenas arrive at zoo
A young pair of one of the world’s rarest carnivores has arrived at Newquay Zoo in Cornwall. The zoo is now the only one in south-west England, and one of…
Ground squirrels are taking over a North Dakota city and officials are not amused
Squirrels are exasperating the people of Minot, burrowing everywhere from vacant lots to the middle of town. MINOT, N.D. — Weighing less than a pound and measuring about a foot…
Chinese restaurant offering tea and lion cub hugs criticized by PETA
“Tearing lion cubs from their mothers so diners can handle them over afternoon tea is exploitation, not entertainment,” PETA said. A restaurant in Shanxi province, northern China, is under fire…
Key Yangtze Sturgeon Habitat Restored Following Removal of 600 Dams and Hydrostations
On an upper tributary of the mighty Yangtze River, the reversal of a century of industrial development has made way for rare fish species to return to their ancestral spawning…
Dogs Are Being Trained to Track Elusive Spotted Lanternfly and Save Crops from Devastation
A real-world trial at Virginia Tech has shown that everyday dogs and their owners can play a vital role in stopping the spread of a major invasive insect species in…