Unexpected discoveries in study of giraffe gut flora
The gut bacteria of giraffes are not primarily determined by what they eat, but by the species they belong to. This is shown in a new study from Uppsala University…
Endangered Species Are Bouncing Back to 90% on Kangaroo Island Thanks to Predator-Proof Fence
Fencing Gives Wildlife a Second Chance On Australia’s Kangaroo Island, cat-proof fencing is delivering unexpected conservation success, allowing native wildlife to rebound dramatically after devastating bushfires. A Landscape Left Vulnerable…
Let These Adorable Newborn Seal Pups Brighten Up Your Day as They Pose for Photos
Adorable Seal Pups Caught on Camera A photographer has captured heart-melting images of fluffy grey seal pups at a popular nature reserve on England’s east coast. A Seasonal Spectacle at…
Newly-discovered jellyfish looks like a creature from the ‘Avatar’ universe
An Unexpected Find in Coastal Japan In 2025, a team of student researchers from Tohoku University made a surprising marine discovery after encountering an unusually large Portuguese man o’ war…
Frightened Rescue Kitten Shares Heartwarming Moment with First Friend
“They have been cuddling and following each other around ever since.” A Tiny Visitor in Trouble One quiet afternoon in mid-2024, a shopkeeper in San Francisco noticed something unusual moving…
Orphaned Orangutan Returns to Wild Home After 4-Years Rehab in ‘Jungle School’ – LOOK
From Captivity to Freedom A female orangutan rescued as a young juvenile has been successfully returned to the wild after spending four years learning survival skills at a rehabilitation center…
Police dog injured on duty returning to action
Police Dog Cleared to Return to Duty A police dog injured while on duty in Aberdeen has been given the all-clear and is preparing to return to active service. Recovery…
Two abandoned possums have babies in pouches
Sugar Gliders Found Abandoned Two of the six sugar glider possums discovered abandoned in a box outside a Lidl supermarket were found to be carrying babies in their pouches, according…
Massive sea turtle back where it belongs after Florida photographer and rescue group step up
A Tough Journey Back to the Sea In the Florida Keys, the road to recovery was anything but simple for Lenny, a 322-pound loggerhead sea turtle. Lenny was discovered in…
Birds-of-Paradise Flashy Feathers also Glow in Biofluorescence, Surprise Discovery Demonstrates
Birds-of-Paradise Glow in New Ways Birds-of-paradise have long captivated us with their brilliant and varied plumage, but scientists have now discovered an astonishing new feature: biofluorescence. Feathers That Shine Researchers…