Amazon scorpion venom shows stunning power against breast cancer
The venom of an Amazonian scorpion species may contain a compound capable of helping treat breast cancer, a disease that remains one of the top causes of death among women.…
Animals are developing the same chronic diseases as humans
Across the globe, a wide range of animals, including household pets, livestock, and marine species, are developing serious health problems such as cancer, obesity, diabetes, and degenerative joint disease. These…
A crisis deepens as African penguins compete with fishing fleets for food
A new study led by the University of St Andrews reports that Critically Endangered African penguins (Spheniscus demersus) are far more likely to forage in the same waters as commercial…
New hedgehog homes ‘making life so much easier’
A hedgehog rescue charity in East Yorkshire says its brand-new expansion has transformed daily life for both the animals in their care and the volunteers who look after them. Holderness…
Search begins as eagle owl Buddy goes missing
Residents across West Sussex are being urged to keep a sharp lookout for an unusually large feathered escapee — a 2-foot-tall (60 cm) eagle owl who slipped out of his…
‘Un-British’ conditions spark concern for penguins at London aquarium
A French wildlife enthusiast says he has no plans to stop keeping an eye on a runaway flamingo that journeyed from Cornwall all the way to northern France. The young…
Photographer’s focus captured by escaped flamingo
A French wildlife enthusiast says he has no plans to stop keeping an eye on a runaway flamingo that journeyed from Cornwall all the way to northern France. The young…
Collie rescued after 100ft fall down island cliffs
A beloved family dog is back home and unharmed after surviving a dramatic fall of nearly 100ft (30m) down a cliff in Shetland. The young collie, named Whisp, slipped over…
Woman Panics and Shuts Bathroom Door When Dangerous Animal Blocks Her Only Way Out
In October, a resident of Vale View — a rural area in Queensland, Australia — spotted an unexpected visitor in her yard. An eastern brown snake was weaving through the…
Felipe Esparza Helps A Long-Stay Shelter Pittie Feel Loved Again
Comedian Felipe Esparza had a whole lineup of fun activities planned for his outing with Whisper — an 8-year-old pittie — but it didn’t take long for him to figure…