Whale watchers warned to keep their distance
Police in the South West are urging the public to exercise caution and responsibility when observing marine wildlife, particularly after a surge in whale sightings. Devon and Cornwall Police have…
Zen the Border Collie: Teaching Dogs How to Save Lives in Italy’s Avalanche-Prone Dolomites
The role of dogs in Italian alpine rescues is becoming more important as the number of people caught by avalanches increases — up by 50% over the last 25 years…
How this tiny snake could change our view of genetics
Scientists reveal how the flowerpot snake repairs DNA and provides insights into human genetic conditions like Down Syndrome The flowerpot snake, one of the smallest snake species in the world,…
New research finds fluorescence in feathers of long-eared owls
While the physical differences among wildlife are often quite noticeable to the human eye, new research from Drexel University’s College of Arts and Sciences suggests that there are likely even…
Prehistoric rhinos lived in super-herds
Volcanic eruption 12 million years ago captures snapshot of extinct animals Rhinos that flourished across much of North America 12 million years ago gathered in huge herds, according to a…
Six ape genomes sequenced telomere-to-telomere
Comprehensive reference genomes have now been assembled for six ape species: siamang (a Southeast Asian gibbon), Sumatran orangutan, Bornean orangutan, gorilla, bonobo and chimpanzee. Areas of their genomes previously inaccessible…
Rescuer Dodges Traffic To Save Feathered ‘Sandbag’ On Side Of Highway
“She was completely still” 😰 It’s not uncommon to spot stray car parts or construction debris on the side of the A1, one of the busiest roads in the UK.…
She Was Abandoned In A Cardboard Box With A Note — And A Secret
All she could do was wait …. One morning, a staff member at Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) arrived at work to find a box sitting outside the Parvo ICU door.…
High Schooler Out For Walk Spots Her Cat Sitting In A Stranger’s Window
“This type of thing is far from out of character.” Last week, high school student Jess Burton was rushing to the bus stop when she noticed a flash of orange…
Farmers Discover Mysterious ‘Earth-Wolf’ Baby in Field — And Realize She’s in Need
Can you guess her species? A few years ago, farmers near Johannesburg, South Africa, were startled when they saw a border collie barking at something on the ground. Upon closer…