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Why Engineers Built a 25-Foot ‘Bat Wall’ Along I-40 in North Carolina
North Carolina sets a high standard for wildlife care. Between creating wildlife crossing structures that allow safe passage above and…
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Bats Are Waking Up in March—Here’s What You Need to Know
With the arrival of March, spring is just around the corner, flowers begin to bloom, and the sun shines a…
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Wolves Are Stealing Cougar Kills in Yellowstone — And the Big Cats Are Quietly Changing Their Hunting Strategy
Gray wolves and cougars are not only iconic to the Yellowstone National Park landscape, but they also play important roles…
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Why King Penguins Are One of the Rare Climate “Winners” … For Now
Climate change has caused massive problems for animals living in the Antarctic and sub-Antarctic. With ice sheets melting at unprecedented…
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Tiny But Mighty Threats: How Ticks Transmit Disease to Pets and the Strategies That Work
Cats and dogs are exposed to a variety of parasites and diseases when they spend time outdoors. Pets encounter many…
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Nearly Half of Protected Migratory Populations Are Declining—and It’s Getting Worse Fast
Animals are going extinct at an alarming rate. With nearly 200 species of animals and insects disappearing daily, organizations have…
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Meet the Freshwater Fish With a Hidden Rainbow Sail
Rainbow belly pipefish are captivating creatures. With their vibrant bodies, beautifully decorated sails, and graceful swimming, it’s no wonder they…
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Can This Fish Really Predict Earthquakes?
Imagine if there were a creature capable of providing a warning that an impending cataclysmic seismic event was about to…
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From Pets to Flocks: How Red-Crowned Amazon Parrots Took Over Los Angeles
I am not a native of Southern California. Since moving here over a decade ago, I have heard stories of…
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Beyond the Cage: Inside the 142-Acre Fortress Fighting the Exotic Pet Trade
Across the United States, exotic animals are being exploited. Some organizations call themselves sanctuaries, but actually profit from animals that…
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Australia’s “Black Summer” Killed or Displaced 3 Billion Animals—And Some Species May Never Fully Recover
The planet has seen a number of devastating fires in recent years. From California to Canada, Thailand, and Algeria, no…
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Elephant Riding Banned: A Win for Animal Welfare
Ethical tourism has been gaining traction for years. One of the attractions that has consistently made headlines for all the…
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The Missouri Model Tackles the ‘Feral Swine Bomb’: Why Banning Hunting Saves Land
Feral pigs cost the United States upward of $1.6 billion each year. Farmers have stopped planting particular crops because the…
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Biological Fallout: The African Swine Fever Outbreak in “Collserola Boars”
In the United States, wild pigs are a problem. These hardy animals destroy crops, adapt to a variety of environments,…
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The “Frozen” Miracle: How Wood Frogs Beat the Calendar to the Breeding Pond
Wood frogs are highly dependent on environmental conditions to determine whether they are active. After fattening up during the summer,…
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Why Tackling One Threat at a Time Isn’t Stopping Wildlife Extinction
As more species disappear from the planet, it is a stark reminder that conservation efforts are not doing enough. A…
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Even in Antarctica, Microplastics Threaten the Toughest Insects
It is hard to believe that life can survive in Antarctica. Despite its harsh conditions, hardy flora and fauna do…
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Could Your Pet’s Microchip Be Useless? Pet ID Company Goes Under
When a cat or dog is adopted from a shelter or rescue organization, it is standard practice to microchip these…
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Justice For Lions: DNA Breakthrough Convicts Poachers
As any true crime fan knows, DNA has been groundbreaking in solving criminal cases, both current and cold, for police…
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An Unlikely Pair: Beloved Zoo Companions Pass Away Just Hours Apart
A zoo in the United Kingdom is mourning the loss of an unlikely pair. Inseparable zoo friends, a tapir and…
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Left at the Gate: Goldendoodle Abandoned at Las Vegas Airport
Service dogs are seen with their handlers at airports around the nation daily. These dogs are working and should not…
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These 10 States Have the Worst Termite Problems in 2026
Termites can wreak havoc in the blink of an eye. While there are occasional signs that termites are present, often…
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The “Super Pig” Incursion: Northern States Brace for Catastrophic Disease Spillover
Canada has been dealing with feral pig problems for decades. What was once considered a problem shared by the United…
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Australian Farmers Slam Inadequate Culling as Hog Numbers Top 100 Million
Feral pigs have spread across Australia. The latest numbers show that feral pig populations are present across 45% of the…
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This Tortoise Esaped After Her Home Went Up in Flames
It is difficult to watch. A sound-asleep tortoise is stuck in her home as it erupts into flames. Thanks to…
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The Vulture’s Last Resort: Why Projectile Vomiting Is a Survival Strategy
Vultures are often vilified simply because of how they look. They are seen as unclean and unnecessary creatures, which has…
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The Stunning Discovery in a Thai Forest That’s Giving Conservationists New Hope
With news of animal populations threatened with extinction, becoming regionally extinct, or being eradicated from the planet entirely, those working…
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This Ghost Fox Was Thought Extinct Until a Camera Trap Changed Everything
One of the most elusive mammals in the southern Sierra is primed to share secrets about its species. A rare…
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1,400 Mountain Lions in California Just Got a Second Chance
Mountain lions living in Central and Southern California have faced significant challenges over the last several decades. According to the…
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This Pelican’s Bill Looks Patriotic
Pelicans, in general, are interesting-looking birds. The key feature that stands out is their gular pouch, which can hold gallons…
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Hanging Out: The Parasite That Affects Brown Bears
Wild bears are prone to contracting parasitic infections. Some of the most common are intestinal parasites. In most cases, healthy…
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The Waiting List for Endangered Species: 2,000+ Species Stuck in Bureaucratic Limbo
With each passing year, species across the United States face an uncertain future. As habitats continue to be destroyed, climate…
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The Peak of the Pod: Why February is ‘Whale Soup’ Season in the Pacific
Each year, whales migrate to and from feeding and breeding grounds. Gray whales, North Atlantic right whales, and blue whales…
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Decoding the Lepidoptera: The Race to Sequence 11,000 Moth Genomes
Animals are disappearing from the planet at an alarming rate. Each day, an estimated 200 species go extinct. Some of…
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From Near Extinction to Fishing Season: The Comeback of the Kootenai Leopard
With reports of 200 or more species going extinct each day, it can seem like an uphill battle to keep…
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The Firefox Mystery: Why the Red Panda Is the World’s Loneliest Species
For nearly two centuries, the true classification of the red panda was a mystery. Believed to be both a bear…
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The Bird with Fiery and Fabulous Plumage
Birds such as the Mandarin duck, scarlet macaw, and lilac-breasted roller come in colors that seem to defy reality. Some…
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California Ground Squirrels Caught Hunting in New Scientific Footage
In a social media landscape where AI images and videos are becoming the norm, it can be difficult to decipher…
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This Spider Is Clutching Parasites, Not Pearls
Parasites have been attaching themselves to spiders for millennia. Given the large number of spiders and the wide variety of hiding…
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A Narrow Escape: Ibex vs. Snow Leopard
Ibex are a preferred prey for snow leopards. With snow leopards only hunting every eight to 10 days, one ibex…
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The Strongest Beetle You Can Buy: Why Hercules Beetles Can Cost More Than $2,000
Most of us think of beetles as small creatures flying through the air or scurrying across the ground to get…
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Rare Crocodile Rebounds in Laos Through Indigenous-Led Protection
Every day, up to 200 species go extinct. Some of these animals have been threatened with extinction for years, while…
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A Budding Romance: Aquarium of Niagara Debuts “Timmy” the Penguin for Breeding Season
More species are being designated as vulnerable or endangered worldwide due to habitat loss, climate change, and human interference. To…
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Veronika the Cow Is the First Ever Proven to Use Tools on Purpose
Many animals have been studied and observed to have an incredible capacity for intelligence. Some of the most commonly cited…
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Crisis in the Savannah: Targeted Poaching Targets African Lions
Lions are synonymous with Africa. These majestic cats have lived side-by-side with humans for hundreds of thousands of years. While…
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The High Cost of Parenthood: New Study Quantifies the 10% “Longevity Tax” on Reproduction
When mammals have offspring, both in the wild and in captivity, new life is celebrated. This is especially true for…
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Why This Turtle Immediately Let Go of a Pufferfish
Turtles are not the fastest of movers on land, but in the water, they have amazing reflexes. A turtle in…
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Why This Bat’s Ears Are Almost as Long as Its Body
Bats are some of the most misunderstood mammals on the planet. While some do drink blood, the vast majority enjoy…
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Orchid Mantis: The Expensive Exotic Insect You Thought Was a Flower
A hefty price tag generally comes with the privilege of owning exotic pets. Many do not mind, however, as they…
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The Shrimp With Eyes So Advanced They Inspired Cancer Detection
With only 5% of the ocean being explored, it is not surprising that creatures exist beneath its surface that are…