Why do vultures circle?
Seeing vultures circling overhead doesn’t mean they’re waiting for something to die — and in fact, experts say spotting them is a good sign for the environment. While often shown…
Concerns as ‘vulnerable’ turtle spotted in sea
Wildlife specialists are calling on the public to report any sightings of loggerhead turtles after one was recently spotted off the coast of South West England. According to the Cornwall…
Gramma the Galápagos tortoise, oldest resident of San Diego Zoo, dies at about 141
LOS ANGELES — Gramma, the San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident and a beloved Galápagos tortoise, has passed away at an estimated age of 141. For over a century, she charmed…
Tiny Shetland Foal Steals the Show and Hearts on National TV
A tiny Shetland pony foal has captured the hearts of everyone she meets—especially after making a delightful appearance on national television. Pam, born in July at the Glenda Spooner Farm…
These Rare Whales Had Never Been Seen Alive, Then Scientists Saw Two Near California
A whale researcher with decades of experience recently saw something he had never witnessed before—a living pair of gingko-toothed beaked whales in their natural environment. The encounter marks a major…
Over 7,000 ‘Glow-in-the-Dark’ Snails Return to Island Homes
More than 7,000 Partula snails—species that are either Extinct in the Wild or Critically Endangered—have been released across four islands in French Polynesia, marking the largest reintroduction effort for these…
Seal Flops onto Photographer’s Boat to Escape Hunting Orca Pod–She Captured it All on Camera
A seasoned wildlife photographer with a deep love for marine mammals, especially whales, recently witnessed a dramatic and unlikely escape at sea—one in which a lone seal survived an attack…
Stray Pooch Just Won 2025 Hero Dog Award for Soothing Families After School Shooting
A once-homeless mutt who now brings comfort to traumatized children has been named the 2025 American Humane Hero Dog—and his story is touching hearts across the country. Sgt. Bo, a…
Scientists discover funky-nosed ‘Pinocchio chameleon’ is actually three species. Here’s the fun way to tell them apart
Calumma gallus, a tiny chameleon native to eastern Madagascar, has long been a puzzle for scientists. Though the species has been known for years, researchers have struggled to clearly understand…
Police spot tawny owl trying to ‘cross’ the A47
Police officers on patrol had an unexpected moment on Sunday when an unusual “road user” caught their attention. While traveling along the A47 near Lowestoft in Suffolk, the officers noticed…