The viral ‘Chicago Rat Hole’ wasn’t actually made by a rat, scientists claim
After researching the rodent indent, scientists are over 98% sure it came from a squirrel. A curious sidewalk mark in Chicago — once believed to be the outline of a…
Researchers Snap ‘Family Portrait’ Of Rare Animals Unseen For 150 Years
“It definitely made our day …” Family Found! Once-Extinct Bandicoots Spotted Thriving in the Wild At the Pilliga State Conservation Area in New South Wales, Australia, an incredible wildlife comeback…
Woman Spots Fuzzball In Grocery Store — Then Realizes It’s A Baby Begging For Help
“They don’t normally behave like that …” Back in 2024, a routine grocery run turned into a life-changing moment for a woman named Rachel. While shopping with her partner, Rachel…
This unique ‘wildlife gate’ uses AI recognition to let tiny marsupials in and keep invasive species out
The Karakamia Wildlife Sanctuary, nestled in the heart of Australia’s diverse natural landscape, stands as a beacon of hope for some of the country’s most endangered species. Spanning 662 acres…
Tiny Rescued Baby Slept For 102 Days Before Finally Opening Her Eyes
In the stillness of a winter morning, a Good Samaritan peered into the bottom of their recycling bin and saw something unexpected — not a forgotten bottle or misplaced wrapper,…
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…