In a remarkable feat, the Galapagos Conservancy orchestrated the aerial relocation of 136 juvenile Galápagos tortoises, aged 5 to 9 years, to Isabela Island—their exclusive natural habitat on Earth. Born…
In a groundbreaking discovery, paleontologist Sebastian Dalman and team introduce us to Tyrannosaurus mcraeensis, a formidable carnivore that may be the closest known relative to the iconic Tyrannosaurus rex. Described…
Antarctic Avian Slumber: Discovering the Surprising 11-Hour Siestas of Birds in Antarctica Adopting an unconventional sleep pattern marked by four-second naps throughout the night might sound like a torturous ordeal…
Scientists worry about the axolotl, a unique Mexican salamander, and seek help. A new program allows people to “adopt” an axolotl, raising funds to save the endangered species. The axolotl,…
Do these tundra-inhabiting rodents actually jump to their deaths as depicted in a 1958 wildlife documentary? In 1958, Disney released a wildlife documentary called “White Wilderness.” One scene depicts a…
Why are dogs, especially puppies, in endless pursuit of their tails? Around and around they go — dogs are often seen spinning in endless pursuit of their own rears. But…
Princeton researchers and colleagues from around the world documented the effects using trail cameras and animal-tracking devices that had been in use before the storm. Thanks to the extensive network…
Researchers find protected areas are essential in helping slow decline of northerly species How is the climate crisis affecting communities of breeding birds? A recent study, by researchers at the…
Species populations falling, with some decreasing due to loss of habitat and less food availability More than half the seabird species breeding on British and Irish coasts have declined over…
West Norwood, a tucked-away gem in the southern embrace of London, eagerly anticipates the upcoming avian spectacle, whispered about through four cryptic words on the Birdguides app: “Six by community…