Barry Keoghan Goes On The Cutest Backyard Dream Date
He couldn’t get enough of her ❤️ When Barry Keoghan first showed up for his Dodo Dream Date, he was a bit nervous, but those nerves quickly disappeared once he…
Vampire Bats’ Surprising Energy Source Revealed by Scientists Using Treadmills
Vampire bats rely on amino acids from their blood diet to fuel their exercise, scientists discovered after observing the animals on tiny treadmills. Vampire bats have been shown to rely…
Plastic-Eating Mealworms from Africa Discovered: A Breakthrough in Environmental Sustainability
Larvae of the Kenyan lesser mealworm found to feast on polystyrene then break it down in their guts. Scientists may have found an unexpected ally in the battle against plastic…
Do Ostriches Actually Bury Their Heads in the Sand? Debunking the Myth
The idea ostriches bury their heads when they feel threatened is thought have come from Roman naturalist Pliny the Elder around 2,000 years ago. But is it true? For centuries,…
Gharial: The Ancient Crocodilian That Uses Buzzing and Bubble-Blowing to Attract a Mate
This critically endangered animal, known for its long, thin snout with a bulbous growth at the end, split off from other crocodilian species 40 million years ago. Name: Gharial (Gavialis…
Oakland Zoo’s Last Remaining Elephant Relocated to Sanctuary: A ‘Watershed Moment’ for Zoo Evolution
The compassionate move comes after modern research into animal welfare has shown that elephants do not cope well in captivity, with zoo enclosures unable to meet the complex needs of…
Roadside Mystery: Driver’s Sudden Brake as Mysterious Figure Emerges
“It felt almost magical.” One evening, as Nipuna Wanigasinghe was driving home from work near his residence outside of Melbourne, Australia, something peculiar caught his eye. It was unlike anything…
Feline Intruder: Cat with Worn Collar Makes Itself at Home in Stranger’s House
“ in our spare room making biscuits …” 🥺 Last month, Emily Stepp had an unexpected visitor when a fluffy cat darted into her home through the open door. As…
Gardener’s Heart Stops: Spotting a Hedgehog with a Charming Pink ‘Necklace’
While tending to their garden in Wales earlier this week, Nathan Brady and his daughter spotted a spiky little visitor making its way through their yard. To their delight, it…
Fishermen Execute Daring Rescue of 38 Dogs Stranded at Sea with No Land in Sight
In 2021, fossilized bones discovered in western Queensland, Australia, have unveiled a new species of flying dinosaur—a formidable predator that thrived approximately 100 million years ago, boasting an impressive 15-foot…