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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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50 Billion Chickens and the Fight to Rewrite Animal Rights Law
An estimated 50 billion chickens are raised for meat each year, with another five billion dedicated to producing eggs. Most…
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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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Why Banning Shark Fishing Isn’t Enough to Save Them, According to Science
As of 2021, Caribbean reef sharks are categorized as Endangered by the IUCN Red List. To protect them, we need…
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Yes, Sloths Can Swim. Watch This!
When you think of sloths, swimming abilities probably aren’t the first thing that comes to mind. However, thanks to this…
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Qatar’s Sand Cats Were Presumed Gone. Then Came the Cubs.
For generations, the deserts of Qatar held a frustrating mystery: did the elusive sand cat (Felis margarita) still survive there,…
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These Eagles Could Take on Jake Paul
Eagles are known to be quite aggressive. As birds of prey, they are ferocious hunters that can snatch up almost…
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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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The Most Eye-Catching Pink Animals on Earth
Animals are generally associated with the usual shades of nature, like hues of brown and deep earthy tones. Pink is…
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300+ Shark Bites, Zero Fatalities at New Smyrna Beach
Florida’s New Smyrna Beach has a reputation for its sharks, with more than 300 recorded attacks since the 1880s. Year…
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Only 31 of 13,789 Insects Killed by Bug Zappers Were Mosquitoes
Bug zappers have long been touted as one of the most effective and affordable forms of pest control. In reality,…
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Ambush Hunters That Look Like Ordinary Leaves
Nature’s best-known predators depend on speed, strength, or venom to catch prey. However, others take a much sneakier approach by…
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The Self-Cloning Tick That Can Copy Itself 2,000 Times
Longhorn cattle have long symbolized the American West, strength, and resilience. A new type of longhorn, however, has entered the…
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The Diverse Ecosystems That Make Asia Extraordinary
Asia is the largest continent on Earth, and its ecosystems are every bit as diverse as its size suggests. This…
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This Lizard Is a Better Swimmer Than You Might Think
Florida is home to a wide variety of lizard species, many of which live within urban environments. Locals and tourists…
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Birds That Look More Like Dinosaurs, Reptiles, and Aliens
When most people imagine a bird, they picture an animal with feathers, wings, and a beak perched on a tree…
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These Animals Prefer Teamwork Over Going Solo
Most predators hunt alone, using a fierce combination of stealth, speed, and strength to capture prey. However, some animals know…
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These Frogs Have Fangs and Hunt in Pairs
Most frogs spend their lives eating insects, croaking noisily, and hopping about. They are generally thought of as harmless amphibians,…
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Exploring Africa’s Most Extraordinary Ecosystems
Africa is home to some iconic and richly diverse ecosystems. While many people imagine vast savannas spanning the entire landmass,…
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Remarkable Animals That Adopt Abandoned Babies
Because nature operates according to survival of the fittest, life in the wild is often ruthless. Predators regularly hunt prey…
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Scientists Can’t Prove It, But These Animals Seem to Have a Sense of Humor
Life in the wild is serious business. Survival often comes down to enhanced senses and sharp instincts; after all, one…
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Fireflies Are Vanishing — Here’s How to Help Save Them
Those warm, summer nights are lonely without the soft glow of fireflies. As more species continue to dwindle worldwide, many…
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She Took a Shortcut and Found 5.5 Million Bees Underground
Deep within one of the largest and most beautiful cemeteries in Ithaca lies a secret. Among East Lawn Cemetery’s historic…
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An Alligator’s Polite Sneeze Hides Surprisingly Deep Science
Sneezes can be hilarious, embarrassing, or shocking, but it’s almost impossible to stop them! It’s not just humans that sneeze;…
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The Only Fossil of Its Kind May Reveal How Animals First Left the Sea
Since time immemorial, humankind has wondered about its lineage: where it came from and how it got here. Modern science…
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This ‘Ugly’ Toadfish’s Gut Bacteria May Be Regulating Our Oceans
The future of the world’s oceans may depend on one unusual fish that’s often overlooked due to its appearance. The…
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The Amazing Arctic Fox is Master of the Snowy Tundra
The Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus), also known as the white fox or polar fox, is one of the most resilient…
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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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How the World’s Most Abundant Bird Went Extinct
Have you heard the heartbreaking story of the last passenger pigeon to ever live? Flocks of this pigeon species were…
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The Most Ear-Piercing Sound Elk Make
Animals like elk and moose have unique and fascinating behaviors during the breeding season. To compete for females, males often…
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Our Living Seas: The Crisis in Marine Ecosystems and How the World Is Responding
I live on the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire, a place blessed with a shallow fringing reef just steps from…
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A Snake Eagle Was Caught By a Black Mamba. Then a Lion Appeared
This video captures a remarkable encounter between three predators—a snake eagle, a black mamba, and a lion—that, momentarily, become prey…
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Inside the Stanley Pup, The Star-Studded, Hockey-Themed Event Saving Shelter Pets
The Stanley Cup is the biggest event in professional hockey. It routinely gets millions of viewers a year, and the…
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How Japan Brought a Sacred Bird Back from Extinction
The crested ibis, once known for its beautiful plumage, looks like a creature out of a storybook. And it would…
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Did We Kill the World’s Most Unique Predator?
One of the most unusual animals in the world was the thylacine, which was a marsupial with a dog-shaped body…
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A French Hospital Is Treating PTSD Patients with Donkeys
At the Ville-Evrard hospital complex in Neuilly-sur-Marne, France, patients find comfort in a surprising way. Animal-assisted therapy, known in the…
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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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Why Police Were Ordered to Escort ‘Donald Trump’ to a National Zoo
Every once in a while, the internet throws a story our way that feels entirely surreal. If you’ve spent any…
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Spotted a Turtle on the Road? Experts Say Do This First
As temperatures rise, the turtle nesting season is beginning. There are several hundred species of turtles, but many of them…
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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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A Fungus with a 40% Kill Rate Is Spreading Through Snake Dens
Reptiles aren’t typically the first animals considered in the face of fungal infections. Although mammals are more susceptible to disease,…
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A ‘Bear-Dog’ That’s Neither: New Species Found in Spain
It’s a bear, it’s a dog, it’s… neither? One can imagine a paleontologist thinking this upon first discovering members of…
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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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Why Google Wants to Release Millions of Mosquitoes on Purpose
When you think of Google, you likely think of search engines, smartphones, and artificial intelligence. You probably don’t think of…
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These Animals Make Human Serial Killers Look Tame
Nature can be surprisingly brutal. Some predators employ hunting methods so unsettling they rival human stories of our most disturbing…
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Once Thought Extinct, the Gilbert’s Potoroo Hides Survival Clues in Its Poop
The world’s rarest marsupial, once thought entirely extinct, may have a second chance for survival, thanks to the DNA in…
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This Bird Uses Its Beak as a Needle to Sew Its Nest
Found across South and Southeast Asia, the common tailorbird (Orthotomus sutorius) is just 4 to 5 inches long and weighs…