Spiderweb silk moves at the speed of particles within a sound field, enabling highly sensitive and long-distance sound detection. Surprisingly, the best microphone in the world might be inspired by…
As the early morning sun casts a gentle glow over the San Gabriel Mountains, we find ourselves standing in a nondescript dirt parking lot at Bear Divide. Surrounding us, the…
Australia is home to a diverse array of wildlife, but few creatures rival the uniqueness of the Mary River turtle, once on the brink of extinction. Thanks to the efforts…
Police in Perth and Kinross have initiated an investigation following the discovery of the remains of an osprey, a protected species. The osprey is believed to have been nesting at…
Ever since a family of red-tailed hawks chose North Atlanta High School as their nesting site, they’ve become the talk of the school. The hawk parents established their nest during…
Dubbed the Pigbutt worm (Chaetopterus pugaporcinus), this peculiar creature inhabits the waters of Central California, primarily around Monterey Bay, and the Channel Islands. Feeding on marine snow, organic material drifting…
From the Titanoboa and Vasuki, prehistoric serpents as lengthy as a Tyrannosaurus rex, to contemporary pythons and boa constrictors capable of engulfing humans whole, Earth’s history is rich with the…
A mysterious marmoset monkey that wandered into a woman’s conservatory is now under the care of an animal rescue center. The volunteer team at Wings and Paws received a call…
Alligators and other exotic creatures purchased as “status symbols” are being relinquished by owners who become intimidated as they grow larger, a charity has disclosed. Pam Mansfield, co-owner of The…
In recent years, a series of groundbreaking discoveries has shed light on the remarkable cognitive abilities of various animal species. From bees engaging in what appears to be playful behavior…