Man Pries Open Drain And Saves Thumb-Sized Baby Trapped Inside
Wildlife rescuer Keith Porteous, known online as The Wildlife Rescuer, recently answered a distress call about a tiny bird in big trouble — a chick trapped inside a drainpipe. When…
‘Rare’ ancestor reveals how huge flightless birds made it to faraway lands
The mystery of how related flightless birds ended up so far apart on different continents may have been solved. Ostriches in Africa, emus in Australia, rheas in South America, and…
Rescuers Halt Bulldozers When They Notice Mysterious Eggs Near Construction Site
“Wildlife safety always comes first.” Recently, staff at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary spotted something unusual while walking near a construction area: four speckled eggs resting in the grass. Recognizing the potential…
What Geese Teach Us About Leadership and Followers
Bold, Not Aggressive: The Secret to Leadership Among Geese A new study from the University of Vienna has revealed that in the world of greylag geese, it’s boldness—not aggression—that predicts…
No One Knew Why This Owl Wouldn’t Fly — Until Rescuers Looked Into His Eyes
“This is not typical owl behavior …” Young Owl Survives Brush With Car And Soars Again When a call came into New England Wildlife Center (NEWC) about a tiny owl…
Grumpy Baby Can’t Believe It Took Hours For Someone To Notice Him In The Garage
Watch him reunite with his mama ❤️ Late last month in Wisconsin, a woman named Lindsay headed into her garage for a quick drink — only to find she wasn’t…
Woman Spots ‘Weird Duck’ Swimming With Flock — Then Takes A Closer Look
“We noticed a mystery swimmer …” The other day, Deena Rounds captured a charming bucolic scene in her neighbor’s pond in Central Oregon. Her neighbor, Kasey Nothiger, had taken in…
Best bird song identification apps in 2025 — Identify bird calls and improve your avian knowledge
Impress your friends and learn how to identify birds by their calls with one of the best bird song identification apps — suitable for all age ranges. Boost Your Birdwatching…
Your nature photo might be a scientific breakthrough in disguise
A frog croaks from a walking trail. A hiker snaps a photo and uploads it to iNaturalist. That single act — one person, one amphibian and one click — feeds…
Zoo finds successors to swearing raven
A zoo in West Sussex has welcomed two new ravens to take the place of one of its most iconic animals. Terry, a raven known for entertaining guests at Crawley’s…