We turned our home into a ‘hedgehog hospital’
A couple in Fife have transformed their home into a hedgehog hospital, rescuing and rehabilitating hundreds of the spiky mammals in need. Sharon and Andy Longhurst run the Burntisland Hedgehog…
Rare blue-and-green hybrid jay spotted in Texas is offspring of birds whose lineages split 7 million years ago
The hybrid bird is the product of two species whose habitat ranges began to overlap a few decades ago, potentially due to climate change, researchers said. For the first time,…
Rarest Monkeys Now Number Close to 2,000 Thanks to One Man’s Jane Goodall-like Passion
From the BBC comes the story of a dedicated scientist who has spent decades in China’s mountain forests to protect one of the nation’s most extraordinary animals. The golden snub-nosed…
Citizen Scientists’ Makeshift ‘Coffee Filter Arks’ Help Prevent These Sparrows Chicks from Drowning
This is a saltmarsh sparrow, an Endangered bird that nests in coastal salt marshes. At Jacob’s Point salt marsh in Rhode Island, a group of citizen scientists is working to…
Birth of UK’s Only Bonobo Baby Gives Fresh Hope for World’s Most Endangered Ape
Conservationists and zookeepers are celebrating the birth of a healthy baby bonobo, our closest living relative. Heartwarming photos show Yuli, the bonobo mother, cradling her newborn at Twycross Zoo in…
Emil the Elk caught after long summer on the loose in Central Europe
A wandering elk that captured hearts across Central Europe has been safely captured in Austria and released near the Czech border. The young male, nicknamed Emil, was tranquilised on Monday…
Jungle cats reunited at Lincolnshire park
Two rescued jungle cats have been reunited at a Lincolnshire wildlife park after months of rehabilitation. Teddy, a male, and Binks, a female, were just days away from being euthanised…
DNA from old ants reveals a hidden insect apocalypse in Fiji
From pollinating flowers to enabling decomposition and supporting nutrient cycles, insects’ abundance and biodiversity are critical for maintaining healthy ecosystems. However, recent studies showing population declines have raised alarm about…
American staffordshires are NSW’s most attack-prone dog – but there may be more to the data
In 2024, American Staffordshire Terriers (Amstaffs) registered in New South Wales recorded the highest rate of attacks on children, adults, and other dogs, according to state statistics. Experts, however, caution…
Unlikely Animals Snuggling Together at the Denver Zoo Have Melted the Internet with Their Cuteness
Sometimes, the animal kingdom has unexpected lessons to share. This week, that lesson comes from an unlikely duo: a capybara and a howler monkey — two species you wouldn’t normally…