The shark found among the suburbs of a Scottish town
Think of sharks and the most common images that spring to mind will likely be of dangerous predators…
The mystery of the extinction of the largest ape that ever walked the Earth has finally been solved
For decades, the extinction of Gigantopithecus blacki has been one of paleontology’s biggest unsolved stories. This enormous ape,…
Onlooker captures video of tourists’ reckless actions near massive wild animal: ‘That was nerve-wracking’
When people interact unsafely with wildlife, there can be detrimental consequences for both parties involved. An Instagram reel…
Endangered malleefowl chick saved in 2,000-hectare fire at Wyperfeld National Park
Firefighters have rescued an endangered native chick from a 2,000-hectare bushfire which tore through Victoria’s third-largest national park…
Woman Returns From Shopping To Find An ‘Unexpected Visitor’ In Her Wreath
Recently, a resident of New South Wales, Australia, returned home from holiday shopping and noticed something different about…
Bay of Plenty wallaby infestation: 2000 controlled this year
They may look cute but introduced wallabies pose serious threats to New Zealand’s environment. Photo: Supplied/ Local Democracy…
Rare flat-headed cat spotted in Thailand after 29 years
Conservationists in Thailand have confirmed the return of the flat-headed cat, one of the world’s rarest wild felines,…
Peacock feathers can be lasers, a first in the animal kingdom
Peacock feathers are famous for vivid iridescent colors, yet a new study shows they can also emit laser…
First signs of deadly whale virus appear in the Arctic
Whales travel across vast oceans and connect distant marine regions. Along these long routes, viruses and bacteria can…
A look back at some of the species we lost
Some species officially bid us farewell this year. They may have long been gone, but following…
Endangered malleefowl chick saved from fire
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‘It could’ve gone horribly wrong’
Decades after its demise in the wild, a resilient herbivore has bounced back and could form the vanguard…