Backyard Bash Paused as Heroes Rescue Choking Raccoon
Last weekend, John P. and a few friends were hanging out in a backyard in Michigan when a masked figure emerged from the surrounding darkness, heading straight toward them. “We…
One of the World’s Rarest Cats Removed from Endangered Species List
The Iberian lynx, one of the world’s most endangered cats, has achieved a remarkable recovery, moving from “endangered” to “vulnerable” on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Red…
New Dinosaur Discovery Boasts Enormous Horned Headpiece, Honors Iconic Norse God
A newly discovered dinosaur with elaborate, large horns on its massive head shield has been named after a famous Norse god known for his similar headpiece in recent Marvel movies.…
Sanctuary Leader Braves the Elements to Fundraise for Animals
The CEO of Ferne Animal Sanctuary, Kevan Hodges, is undertaking the “difficult challenge” of sleeping rough for a week to raise funds critical for the survival of the sanctuary. Located…
Compilation of ‘Lost’ Birds List Aims to Aid in Species Protection
A team of scientists has unveiled the first comprehensive catalog of birds that have not been sighted in over a decade, utilizing data primarily from the Macaulay Library at the…
Playground Surprise: Groundskeeper Discovers Giant Sleeper Amidst the Swings
Last September, a groundskeeper at a school in Australia was taken aback when they noticed a large, scaly figure napping peacefully atop a piece of wooden playground equipment. Upon closer…
Elephant Etiquette: Unveiling the Individualized Communication of African Elephants
African elephants have been found to call each other by individual names, a behavior that is exceptionally rare among wild animals, according to new research published Monday. These distinctive names…
Vanishing Icons: The Plight of Chile’s Humboldt Penguins and Their Race Against Extinction
The Humboldt penguin population along the central coast of Chile has seen a dramatic decline, making them one of the most vulnerable among the world’s 18 penguin species and putting…
Teamwork in Turbulence: How Schooling Helps Fish Navigate Rough Waters
Locomotion is crucial to many aspects of animal behavior, including reproduction, feeding, and migration. Consequently, numerous species have developed adaptations to enhance their mobility. In this study, Zhang and colleagues…
Rare Sighting: Bornean Clouded Leopard Family Captured on Film for the First Time
In a groundbreaking development, camera traps set up in Indonesian Borneo have captured remarkable footage of a family of endangered Bornean clouded leopards navigating through the forest for the first…