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The Last King Island Emu Died in Empress Josephine’s Zoo
Emus of different sizes once abounded in Australia, Tasmania, and the surrounding islands. When Europeans encountered them, they were described,…
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No Predators, Plenty of Food — So Why Are These Tortoises in Trouble?
Hermann’s tortoises are native to multiple Mediterranean islands. However, one island located in North Macedonia, Golem Grad, is not part…
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South Africa’s Whales Survived Near-Extinction — Now Shipping Routes Threaten Them
As tensions continue to rise in the Middle East, global shipping companies have had to adjust. Shipping routes have been…
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Australia Had the World’s Most Beautiful Parrot. Now It’s Gone Forever.
Australia is home to one-sixth of the world’s parrot population. Nearly 60 species of parrot call the country home, thanks…
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Eurasian Curlews Follow the Same Potentially Dangerous Migration Route Every Year
Migration routes are ingrained in many bird species. This helps them to not only return to known nesting sites, but…
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Declared Extinct Twice — Now One Pair Has 55 Chicks to Show
It is not often that one or two animals can be singled out for saving an entire species. But thanks…
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The Tortoise That Went Extinct Twice May Not Be Gone Yet
Each day, 200 species of flora and fauna go extinct. Despite these numbers, it is rare to watch a species…
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24,000 Flamingos Are Wintering in Venice. Will They Stay?
Wetlands projects are being implemented around the world to combat climate change. Restoring these habitats has the welcome side effect…
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DNA Uncovers 5 Species Hiding in 1 Himalayan Pit Viper Name
Himalayan pit vipers are not often seen. However, like other pit vipers, they can be deadly if encountered. Knowing the…
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The Wallaby Admired by the Very Hunters Who Wiped It Out
There are approximately 30 different species of wallabies in Australia. Unfortunately, some of these species are threatened or even endangered…
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How eDNA Is Finding Endangered Gorillas Without Touching Them
Rwanda is home to 26 different primate species. From apes to monkeys and even gorillas, each has its own unique…
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Texas Horned Lizards Were Vanishing, Now They’re Thriving
The Texas horned lizard has been an important part of Texas’s history and culture for centuries. Once a staple in…
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The Sea Tyrant That Hid in U.S. Museums for 150 Years
Ancient oceans were filled with massive, fearsome creatures. Based on sheer size alone, these animals put today’s aquatic giants to…
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The Arctic Penguin Humans Hunted to Extinction in 300 Years
Today, there are 18 different species of penguin. Their size varies as much as their habitats. There was once a…
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Osprey Catches a Fish — Then a Pelican Swoops In
Pelicans are known for both plunge-diving and feeding at the surface of bodies of water. However, they are also known…
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Bobcat Kills Rattlesnake, Then Acts Like a Playful Kitten
Bobcats are stealthy and skillful hunters. When they see an opportunity for an easy meal, they strike. Rattlesnakes are prey…
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The Fish That Survived the Desert But Couldn’t Survive Humans
Desert habitats are extreme. Therefore, it seems odd that fish could survive such environments. However, there are several that not…
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The Caribbean Monk Seal Trusted Humans and Went Extinct by 1952
Seals are typically thought of as living in cold water habitats. With their thick layers of blubber and dense fur,…
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Second Fatal Shark Attack in Australia in One Week Stuns Divers
Spearfishing is a pastime enjoyed by many in the waters off the Australian coast. But a deadly shark attack on…
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The Falkland Islands Wolf Went Extinct Because It Trusted Us
Across the planet, islands are homes to species of animals that cannot be found anywhere else. Isolated from the mainland,…
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A Spider Builds Tiny Stonehenge Structures and No One Knows Why
Silkhenge spiders were an unknown species until just over a decade ago. This is why when scientists stumbled upon a…
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A Single Skull Just Rewrote What We Know About Stegosaurs
The evolutionary path of dinosaurs is better understood today than at any other time in history. But just because there…
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The Quagga Was Hunted to Extinction and Now Scientists Are Recreating It
Most people have seen a zebra in person, either in the wild or in captivity. Their black and white stripes…
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Zebra Finches Practice Singing 1,000 Times a Day. Here’s Why That Matters.
Calling someone a bird-brain may not be the insult it was intended to be. Although small in size, some birds’…
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One Landmark Study Tracked 141,500 Pest Observations and Found a Paradox
For years, it has been believed that as climate change continues to increase global temperatures, staple crops that feed the…
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Bears Nearly Went Extinct Here, Now They’re Back and Raiding Towns
Apex predators are often seen as a threat. Because of this, conflicts with apex predators have historically led to culling…
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Why Lions Scent-Mark Trees and What It Tells Rivals
Lions have a variety of ways of communicating with one another. Vocal communication and body language are common ways lions…
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The Squirrel That Heats Its Tail to Outsmart a Rattlesnake
In a battle between a California ground squirrel and a rattlesnake, many would put the odds on the rattlesnake to…
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The Bear Warning Sign Hidden on Forest Trees
Trees can speak to the health of a forest. They can also identify animals living within the boundaries. From holes…
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The Incredible Way Alligators Freeze in Ice and Survive
As winter sets in, many warm-blooded animals tuck themselves in to escape the cold and hibernate until conditions thaw. During…
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Why a Crocodile’s Deadly Jaws Are Safe for Her 15 Babies
Crocodiles are not animals that many would describe as gentle. Surprisingly, when it comes to their young, female crocodiles are…
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Magnus the Walrus Left Scotland. Will He Ever Return?
After spending weeks along the coast of Scotland, on what appears to have been a farewell tour, a local celebrity…
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How a Canary’s Unique Lungs Kept Coal Miners Alive
Idioms help people express complex ideas in familiar ways. Yet there is one saying in this category with a significant…
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How Bald Eagles Spot Fish from 1,500 Feet Away and Strike Fast
Bald eagles have exceptional eyesight. Nothing shows this better than an eagle soaring overhead, suddenly moving at high speeds to…
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Panda Bears Left Zoo Atlanta in 2024. A New Pair Is on the Way.
Panda bears have been a staple at Zoo Atlanta for over two decades. Today, the enclosure sits empty after the…
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Baby Elephant at Rescue Park Nearly Does the Splits and Loves It
Nothing brings a smile quicker than the antics of a baby animal. A rescued baby elephant was captured on camera…
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Bitten by This Tick? You May Never Eat Red Meat Again
Given the number of diseases ticks can transmit, preventing bites is imperative. From Lyme disease to Rocky Mountain spotted fever,…
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The Hidden Hierarchy That Rules Alaska’s Grizzly Bear Salmon Frenzy
Katmai National Park is home to one of the largest populations of grizzly bears in any United States national park.…
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Where Is Chonkers? Pier 39 Fans Uncovered a Sea Lion Imposter
Sea lions are not a rare sighting in San Francisco. Since the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, many have called Pier…
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Athena the Kestrel Meets Her Newborn Chick for the First Time
A family of kestrels featured for the last five years on YouTube has again been successful in hatching their eggs.…
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Why Jaguars Are Starving Inside the Parks Meant to Save Them
Jaguars have lived in the Atlantic Forest for hundreds of thousands of years. They are apex predators that have helped…
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Birds Seem to Fear Women More Than Men, and Researchers Can’t Explain It
Women are often perceived as more approachable than men. Studies have shown that shelter animals are more at ease around…
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For Every 1.8°F Rise, Beavers Emerge 6 Days Sooner
Climate change has altered the way many animal species live today. Some have fared better than others and are even…
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3 Rattlesnake Deaths and Half the Year Still to Go in California
Lethal rattlesnake bites are increasing in California. With less than half of the year underway and already three deaths reported…
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The Ice That Saved Bowhead Whales Is Now Melting Away
The practice of whaling proved to be very profitable to those who participated in it. Due to poor management and…
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The Tiniest Ray on Earth Can Still Shock You
There are approximately 70 different species of electric rays in the world. Some of the best-known electric rays are the…
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The “River Monster” That Outlived T. Rex Is Back in US Lakes
An ancient “river monster” is reappearing in U.S. lakes after nearly going extinct. That so-called monster is the mild-mannered lake…
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This Florida Predator Rarely Attacks, But Its Bite Is Fierce
Florida is known for several unique predators. Thanks to its warm climate and diverse habitats, both native and invasive predators…
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Orcas Beach Themselves to Hunt and It Works About Half the Time
The idea of beached marine life is horrifying. The act is often associated with ill animals and can quickly lead…
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Seeing Sharks Near Shore? Science Says Relax
Shark attacks happen each year. Though the majority of incidents occur due to mistaken identity, the attacks are a reminder…