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Mastodons: Lost Giants, Lost Ecological Partners Key discovery:A recent study led by the University of O’Higgins, Chile, provides the first direct fossil evidence that South American mastodons (Notiomastodon platensis) regularly…
“It was a magical experience that I’ll never forget.” Florida Diver Gets a Surprise Hug From a Manatee Scuba diver Casey Barrick is on an ambitious journey to explore 500…
“his is the first fluorescence documented in the species in a wild setting.” The Secret Glow of Eastern Quolls — And Why It Matters At first glance, eastern quolls might…
After 30 Years, Lost Gecko Species Rediscovered on South African Cliff In a daring expedition reminiscent of elite military operations, herpetologists Darren Pietersen and John Davies from the Endangered Wildlife…
Elephants have the largest ears in the animal kingdom, and there’s a practical reason for that. Why Do Elephants Have Such Big Ears? The Fascinating Reason Behind Their Iconic Feature…
“Literally adorable.” Rainy Day Surprise: Opossum Mom’s Devotion Stops Traffic and Warms Hearts On a rainy Pennsylvania road, Kim Fisher was just going about her day when she came across…
She saved more than one life that day A Hero in the City: Woman Saves Opossum Family Clinging to Life Above Busy Highway Meagan Licari, known across New York City…
On the windswept shores of Block Island, Rhode Island, danger often hides in plain sight — not in predators, but in plastic. The Mystic Aquarium Animal Rescue Team, based in…
Young dogs’ cognitive abilities may predict behavioral traits in adulthood Puppy Brainpower May Predict Adult Behavior and Trainability, New Study Finds April 21, 2025 — New research suggests that a…