Tiny Fluff Ball Abandoned in a Park Still Waits for Someone to Love Him
“They’re right next to … a busy road, so they could have gotten hit by a car.” A Sudden Change Late last year in Modesto, California, two guinea pigs went…
‘We didn’t know they were going to be this cute’: Scientists unveil genetically engineered ‘woolly mice’
Scientists Create “Woolly Mice” in a Step Toward Reviving MammothsResearchers have genetically engineered “woolly mice” with fur resembling the thick, shaggy coat that helped woolly mammoths survive the Ice Age.…
Rescued Baby Opossum Escapes Incubator for a Cuddle With an Unlikely Friend
“ decided to cling to each other for comfort.” Orphaned Opossum and Baby Squirrel Form Unbreakable Bond When a baby animal is rescued and brought to a wildlife center, comfort…
Rats Trained to Detect and Combat Wildlife Trafficking
Rats Trained to Detect Smuggled Wildlife Products in Tanzania In Tanzania, scientists are training rats to help detect illegal wildlife products being smuggled out of the country. These trained rats…
Beloved Capybara Spends a Joyful Christmas with Family at Home
Cinnamon, the adventurous capybara who made headlines around the world after her great escape from Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World in Telford, is spending Christmas Day at home, away from…
New Research on Drought Impacts Wildlife, Offering Insights for Better Conservation Strategies
As droughts intensify globally, wildlife species face increased challenges from habitat loss, resource competition, dehydration, and heat stress. A recent study sheds light on how drought will become more frequent…
Beavers Don’t Hibernate — They Do Something Far Stranger
They disappear for months 😮 Mike Digout, a photographer in Saskatoon, Canada, has spent years capturing the lives of local beavers. During the warmer months, he enjoys photographing them swimming,…
Backpacking Rodents: Unconventional Heroes in the Fight Against Wildlife Smuggling
Small rats equipped with miniature backpacks are now being utilized to detect wildlife products trafficked illegally. African giant pouched rats have been trained to identify the scent of illicit animal…
Compassion in Action: Girl Urges Mom to Pull Over for Injured Animal
She was late to school for the best reason. A Heartfelt Rescue: Opossum Saved by Compassionate Teen A few days ago, Cathy Howard and her teenage daughter were on their…