Capybara search ‘closing in’ as traps deployed
A young capybara named Samba has been on the loose for over a week after escaping from Marwell Zoo shortly after arriving. While her companion Tango was quickly found, Samba…
Rescuers Take In Two Tiny Opossums — Then Realize They’re Both Incredibly Rare
“ found their pot of gold …” On St. Patrick’s Day — a day all about luck — rescuers at Austin Wildlife Rescue experienced a moment that truly lived up…
Guinea pig group not claimed after rescue
A small group of guinea pigs discovered wandering along the north coast of Jersey are still waiting to be claimed after being rescued earlier this week. The animals were taken…
Group of guinea pigs spotted on Jersey north coast
A surprising discovery along the northern coastline of Jersey has left animal rescuers puzzled: a group of guinea pigs was spotted roaming freely near the cliffs. The unusual sighting occurred…
Short films made from brain activity of mice aim to show how they see world
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking technique that allows them to reconstruct short movie clips based on the brain activity of mice. The work offers a rare glimpse into how animals…
Lab mice that ‘touch grass’ are less anxious — and that highlights a big problem in rodent research
A new study suggests that mice raised in more natural, outdoor environments behave very differently from their caged laboratory counterparts — and that difference could have major implications for medical…
Scientists find genetic ‘switch’ in mice that turns caring dads into violent brutes
A new study suggests that flipping a single gene in the brain can transform devoted dads into aggressive attackers — at least in African striped mice. But the gene doesn’t…
Three baby capybaras that are “stealing hearts” at a Kent wildlife park have been named Colin, Clive and Cuthbert.
Three baby capybaras are winning over visitors at a wildlife park in Kent, England, after being given the charming names Colin, Clive and Cuthbert. The cuddly trio, born in October,…
Woman Sees White Ball Of Fur On Side Of The Road And Immediately Pulls Over
How did he get there?! Kayla Clark was driving down a quiet Texas back road when something small and white caught her eye along the shoulder. Unsure of what she’d…
Firefighters Pull Charred Cage From Burning Home And Find A Tiny Survivor
“It’s really a miracle” 😲 Liana Lopez was finishing a shift at her neighborhood YMCA last month when her phone buzzed with an alarming message. Without hesitation, she grabbed her…