Rare butterfly returns after decades-long absence
One of the UK’s rarest butterflies has made a long-awaited return to Wales, decades after disappearing from the country. The endangered Wood White — a small butterfly with soft cream-colored…
Texas puma genes rescue Florida panthers from extinction — for now
The low number of remaining Florida panthers has led to severe inbreeding. But now, genes from Texas pumas are helping to save them from extinction. Florida panthers are recovering from…
Best bat detectors in 2025 — Hear bats and their echolocation
Connect with nature, even after the sun sets, with one of these best bat detectors and listen to the clicking of their echolocation at twilight Because bats are active at…
Blind, ‘Lumpy’ Pup Needed Someone Who Loved His Quirks — Then He Went Viral
On paper, Hondo might not seem like the most conventional candidate for adoption. The blind pup, surrendered to the Greenville Humane Society this past July, sports a slightly bewildered look…
Scientists Search for DNA of an Endangered Salamander in Mexico City’s Canals
Scientists from a university are filtering Mexico City’s waters for traces of the DNA of an endangered salamander, the axolotl MEXICO CITY (AP) — Six decades ago, residents of a…
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.…