The world’s smallest snake, the Barbados threadsnake (Tetracheilostoma carlae), has been rediscovered under a rock in central Barbados during an ecological survey in March. The species had been lost to…
Is aging inevitable? While most animals age, the pace of aging can vary dramatically — even within a single species. A new study published in the Proceedings of the National…
Flathead catfish, large opportunistic predators native to the Mississippi River basin, are rapidly reshaping ecosystems where they invade. A new study by Penn State, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), and…
For one historic UK railway line, cats aren’t just mascots — they’re staff. At Grosmont Station on the North Yorkshire Moors Heritage Railway, feline “employees” have long played a crucial…
Humans could learn a thing or two from orangutans when it comes to maintaining a balanced, protein-filled diet. Great apes native to the rainforests of Indonesia and Malaysia, orangutans are…
Driving down a busy Florida interstate, Chef Franco Blanco spotted something unusual tumbling across his lane. At first glance, it looked like just a black speck. But as cars swerved…
Every once in a while, the ocean reveals a mystery we thought was lost forever. That’s exactly what happened when scientists confirmed the rediscovery of the sailback houndshark, a bizarre-looking…
The Scottish government has announced its support for a proposed ban on greyhound racing, marking a major step toward ending the controversial practice in Scotland. The proposal, led by Scottish…
Two orphaned otter cubs, found abandoned in a cardboard box near a busy road, have finally been released back into the wild after 10 months of rehabilitation. The cubs, later…
A young fox cub who became trapped in sticky bitumen and glued to a road surface has finally been released back into the wild after more than three months of…