Grim photo captures polar bear mom and cubs resting in mud in summer heat
A striking photograph of a mother polar bear and her three cubs napping along the Hudson Bay coast in Canada has been shortlisted for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year…
A hidden bat virus is infecting humans
When a deadly strain of avian influenza reached the remote Crozet Islands in 2024, the first victims were southern elephant seal pups. But a small group of king penguin chicks…
This AI app can tell which dinosaur made a footprint
A newly developed app powered by artificial intelligence (AI) is giving scientists and the public a new way to identify dinosaur footprints left behind millions of years ago, according to…
Tiny mammals are sending warning signs scientists can finally read
The decline of lions and pandas often captures global attention, but a quieter and potentially more damaging crisis is unfolding among small mammals. These tiny animals are disappearing at alarming…
Some vaccines are making progress in protecting vulnerable species
When a deadly strain of avian influenza reached the remote Crozet Islands in 2024, the first victims were southern elephant seal pups. But a small group of king penguin chicks…
Disabled cat rescuer ‘heartbroken’ to relocate
A Shropshire-based cat sanctuary dedicated to caring for animals with special needs and disabilities has said it was “heartbroken” to relocate following repeated acts of vandalism. Heidi’s Courageous Cat Foundation,…
How Greenland sharks defy aging
Greenland Sharks: Masters of Longevity Greenland sharks are revealing new secrets about how to slow the aging process. These ghostly giants, which inhabit the deep, dark waters of the Arctic…
These beagles were slated for euthanasia. Now they’re living their best life beside pigs, goats, and sheep on a farm in Wyoming
At Kindness Ranch Animal Sanctuary in Hartville, Wyoming, John Ramer tends to a diverse farm of rescued animals — from dogs and cats to pigs, horses, sheep, goats, cows, and…
Stray Dog Hides In Abandoned House Before Snowstorm, Hoping Help Arrives
A bitter wind swept through St. Louis, Missouri, as animal rescuer Donna Lochmann searched the streets for homeless dogs ahead of a historic snowstorm. Just when the cold seemed unbearable,…
Postman Surprises His Favorite Puppy With The Sweetest Gift After A Week Away
Since late 2021, life in Lisa Laskey’s home has revolved around one highly anticipated daily event: the arrival of their local U.S. Postal Service driver, affectionately known as Postman Dan.…