Man Admits Trying to Smuggle 850 Protected Turtles Valued at $1.4 Million to Hong Kong
A man admitted trying to smuggle protected turtles worth more than $1 million from New York City to Hong Kong NEW YORK (AP) — A New York resident has admitted…
Woman Spots ‘Weird Duck’ Swimming With Flock — Then Takes A Closer Look
“We noticed a mystery swimmer …” The other day in Central Oregon, photographer Deena Rounds captured a scene straight out of a countryside postcard. On her neighbor’s pond, a small…
Squashing the spotted lanternfly problem may require enlisting other species
A striking but destructive visitor is making its way across the United States. With their red-and-gray wings dotted like a fashion statement gone rogue, these insects drift along sidewalks, climb…
Scientists just uncovered three ancient worlds frozen beneath Illinois for 300 million years
More than 300 million years ago, during the Carboniferous Period, much of northern Illinois outside Chicago — including what is now the Mazon Creek (“muh-ZAHN”) fossil site — was alive…
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…