Minnesota’s EagleCam Returns with New Residents
Minnesota’s latest reality TV stars aren’t your typical celebrities — they’re a pair of bald eagles, and their “show” is the EagleCam livestream operated by the Minnesota Department of Natural…
Concerned Swan Eagerly Awaits Reuniting with His Injured Mate
He couldn’t bear another day without her ❤️ On a rainy November day in Cleethorpes, England, volunteers from Cleethorpes Wildlife Rescue (CWR) discovered a mute swan in distress, suffering from…
California Unveils Plan to Protect Its Iconic Joshua Trees from Decline
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has released a new plan to protect the state’s iconic Joshua trees, which are imperiled by wildfires, human development and climate change The…
In Search of Tiny Dung Beetles: Guardians of the Forest Floor
On a warm November morning, biologist Erin McCullough navigates the Hadwen Arboretum in Worcester, Massachusetts, searching for tiny creatures that reveal the health of their environment: dung beetles. Among the…
Canada Lynx May Gain New Habitat Protections in the Southern Rockies
U.S. wildlife officials have finalized a recovery plan for the threatened Canada lynx, proposing new habitat protections in the southern Rocky Mountains and other regions to address the growing threat…
Tiny Bird Covered in Ants — But It’s All Part of a Smart Survival Strategy
Birds are known for their meticulous grooming habits, but some take it to the next level by enlisting tiny helpers. Staff at South Africa’s Umkumbe Bush Lodge recently captured rare…
Truck Driver Hears Cry Under His Vehicle and Finds an Unexpected Friend
“I don’t know how she got there …” After a grueling 12-hour shift, truck driver Fitz Francois was ready to call it a day when an unexpected sound stopped him…
Woman Checks Chicken Coop for Eggs and Discovers a Puppy Instead
When Madison went to gather eggs from her chicken coop one chilly morning, she stumbled upon an unexpected visitor: a shivering, stray dog curled up inside. This wasn’t the first…
Woman Takes a Closer Look at What She Thought Was a Clump of Dead Leaves on Her Tree
Not everything is what it seems … Fallen leaves might seem like debris, but they are teeming with life and potential for supporting biodiversity. Among the crisp, dead foliage in…
What a mollusc shell and fiber optic cables have in common
A new study reveals a fascinating discovery about the heart cockle, a clam-like mollusk, which could provide critical insights into protecting coral reefs from the effects of climate change. Researchers…