Orphaned Otters Saved from Certain Death After Rescue
Two orphaned otter cubs, whose mothers were tragically killed, were saved from certain death thanks to their rescue, the UK Wild Otter Trust has reported. The cubs, a female named…
Lost Dog Finds Way Home and Rings the Doorbell to Reunite with Family
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — After a nearly weeklong search, Athena found her way home to her Florida family in time for Christmas Eve and even rang the doorbell.…
From the Middle East to Safety: The Stray Cat That Captured a Sergeant’s Heart
A deployed US airwoman had her Christmas wish fulfilled thanks to a nonprofit that undertook a special holiday delivery—rescuing the stray cat who stole her heart. US Air Force Technical…
Rescued by an Elephant: My Survival Story of the Boxing Day Tsunami
A woman who survived the Boxing Day tsunami in Thailand 20 years ago after being saved by an elephant reflected on her gratitude for life. On 26 December 2004, Amber…
Fly vs. wasp: Stealing a defense move helps thwart a predator
Fruit Flies Borrow Bacterial Genes to Outwit Parasitic Wasps In a remarkable display of genetic ingenuity, several species of fruit flies have acquired a bacterial gene to defend against parasitic…
Individual leopards can be identified by their roars
Leopards Identified by Unique Roars in Groundbreaking Bioacoustic Study A new study reveals that leopards can be identified by their distinctive roars with an impressive 93% accuracy, marking a significant…
Ancient Wolves Ate Like Dogs as Early as 12,000 Years Ago
The Origins of Dogs: A 12,000-Year-Old Bone Sheds New Light on Domestication The relationship between humans and wolves, which eventually gave rise to domesticated dogs, remains one of the most…
Remarkable Animals That Captured Our Attention in 2024
2024: The Year Animals Became Internet Stars, Political Symbols, and Conservation Lessons This year, animals captured headlines like never before, becoming viral sensations, political talking points, and poignant reminders of…
Hong Kong’s Unique Strategy to Attract Tourists: A Panda-Powered Plan
The Chinese territory, which now has more giant pandas than any place outside mainland China, hopes the beloved bears will help bring back tourists. Hong Kong is embracing its newfound…
New study highlights the correlation between live corals and fishing yields
What does a decline in healthy coral reefs mean for fisheries? A new study published in Marine Resource Economics, led by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), examines the correlation…