Wildlife

A black bear climbing rock

A Bear Climbed Half Dome!

Bears are great climbers; it’s a fact. That’s what makes...
nile crocodiles feeding

Bad News: Hungry Crocodiles Sense Stress in Infants Better Than Humans

Natural selection is an indifferent mother. Crying babies trigger...
A hedgehog.

How AI is Tracking British Wildlife

The Zoological Society of London has joined forces with...
a hand throwing two dice

Almost Impossible: What Are The Odds?

Humans are often pretty bad at understanding probability. If...
the roseate spoonbill is a long-legged pink bird with a long, flat bill

Northern U.S. Sees Wave of Strange Birds in Possible Global Trend

News flashed this week as one striking, pink-feathered aquatic...
loch ness monster

Nessie or ‘Eelie?’ Recent Intrigue Roils Loch Ness Legend

"Nessie." Generations of humans have experienced instant recognition of...
dead sperm whale on beach

A Fortune in Perfume Washes Up Inside Dead Whale

A sperm whale has washed up on La Palma,...
a dolphin

No Going Back: Why Dolphins and Whales Will Never Return to Land

If you're going to commit to something, commit all...
a warning sign showcasing an otter with a surfboard

Otter Chaos! Fuzzy Fiend Terrorizes Santa Cruz Surfers

There's a ferocious creature haunting the shoreline of Santa...
Tree swallows.

Birds Go Through Break-Ups Too 

Humans are not the only species with rising divorce...
A saltwater crocodile

Snorkeler Wrestles Head from Crocodile’s Jaws

On May 27, Marcus McGowan was snorkeling off the...

Jurassic Jaws: Reconstructing Scotland’s Ancient Killer Tadpole

Researchers have been piecing together fragments of an ancient...
hvaldimir the beluga wearing his alleged spy harness

Russian Spy Whale Goes Rogue In Search of Most Dangerous Game

Agent 00-Blubber has struck again — though this time,...
a bizarre translucent deep sea creature with suckers for feet, a long neck, and a humanoid hand for a head

5,000 New Species Identified at Site of Planned Deep-Sea Mine

Deep below the Pacific Ocean, in a vast expanse...
bangkok thailand, aerial view, night

Urbanization Is Driving Evolution More Than Nature, Study Suggests

It’s far from a new concept that humans are...
a bear crossing a road

Bleeding Cyclist Self-Rescues After T-Boning Bear

There's an acronym for when a mountain biker finds...
a pod of orcas

Traumatic Event Might Have Sparked Orca Boat Attacks, Scientists Suggest

On May 4, three orcas attacked the yacht Champagne off...
A taxidermy specimen of an ivory-billed woodpecker against a black background

The Extinct Woodpecker That Just Won’t Die

Human beings have a tendency to eradicate other species...
a feeding mosquito in close-up

Does Soap Attract Mosquitoes? Depends on the Soap (and Skin), Study Says

About a lifetime ago, I worked on a trail...
A humpback whale uses the sandy ocean bottom of Australia's Gold Coast to slough off dead skin.

Humpback Whales Take Spa Days, Study Finds

Skincare routines are all the rage these days (even...
The Yangtze giant soft-shell turtle.

Last Female of Endangered Turtle Species Dies

The Yangtze giant soft-shell turtle (Rafetus swinhoei) is one...
A bear with two cubs.

Why Bears Are Even Smarter Than We Thought

In early 2023, a camera in Colorado caught a...
A vintage illustration of a Tasmanian tiger on a white background

Does the Tasmanian Tiger Still Exist? It’s a Long Shot

Researchers say the Tasmanian tiger — also called the...
Grey wolves.

Why Some Wolves Become Leaders of the Pack

A 20-year study has found a surprising reason why...

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