Animal heroes shortlisted for award
The founder of a pony sanctuary and a woman who dedicates hours to finding lost dogs are in the running for a BBC Radio Cornwall Make A Difference Award 2025.…
Lynx could thrive in Northumberland, study finds
Lynx could thrive if released in Northumberland, research has found. A year-long social consultation by the Missing Lynx Project found that Northumberland is the only area in England and Wales…
Mystery of why sea stars keep turning into goo finally solved — and it’s not what scientists thought
A new study has found that the devastating sea star wasting disease is caused by a strain of bacteria from Vibrio pectenicida, which turns the marine creatures into goo. A…
Best bird song identification apps in 2025 — Identify bird calls and improve your avian knowledge
Impress your friends and learn how to identify birds by their calls with one of the best bird song identification apps — suitable for all age ranges. Whether you’re an…
Why do cats and dogs eat grass?
There are many theories for why cats and dogs eat grass, and some could be “old wives’ tales.” If you’ve ever noticed your dog or cat eating grass, you might…
Headless chicken monster: The deep sea cucumber with tubular feet for gobbling sediment
This swimming sea cucumber looks like a chicken carcass, eats poop floating in the water and uses defecation as a means of propulsion. If you happened upon this bizarre creature…
Her Family Moved Away And Left Her With The Trash — Then A Hero Opened The Door
“She just lit up” 🥺 As she trudged through the littered floors of an abandoned house last week, Suzette Hall’s heart sank. The concerned neighbors who’d called her stated that…
Man Puts His Fear Aside To Save ‘Angry’ Animal With Head Stuck In Jar
“I’m just happy I could help!” Last week, after getting into her car to head to work, Carly Roxx began to hear a strange sound coming from below. It was…
Woman Spots ‘Weird Duck’ Swimming With Flock — Then Takes A Closer Look
“We noticed a mystery swimmer …” The other day, Deena Rounds captured a charming bucolic scene in her neighbor’s pond in Central Oregon. Her neighbor, Kasey Nothiger, had taken in…
Two Vets Thought This Cat Was Deaf — They Were Wrong
“Life with her is always entertaining and full of love.” Kitten With a Brain Injury Becomes the Love of Her Mom’s Life When Wren Yoder brought home her new kitten,…