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…
Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre back from brink of closure
Tūturuatu/shore plover Photo: Tara Swan Half a year ago, Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre was on the brink of…
7 Snake Infested State Parks In Maryland
Maryland has 27 snake species, and only two are medically significant: the eastern copperhead and the timber rattlesnake.…
Thought Extinct, Snail Scientists Embark on Largest Snail Breeding and Reintroduction Effort in History
– credit, Phil Fitzgerald and Lucas James for Parks Australia A group of Australian biologists have discovered that…
Giant Creatures Found Lurking Across Earth’s Deep Ocean Floors
The deep sea, home to some of Earth’s most enigmatic creatures, has recently revealed new insights into one…
Stunning Video Captures Baby Penguins’ 50-Foot Dive for First Swim
It all began when one courageous chick suddenly leaped and landed in the water with a splash. Credit:…
A Large Black-Eyed Creature Found at a Remote Papua New Guinea Mine Is Now Confirmed as a New Species
A snake with deep black skin and large, dark eyes has been confirmed as a newly identified species…
Elusive wild cat feared extinct rediscovered in Thailand
An elusive wild cat long feared extinct in Thailand has been rediscovered three decades after the last recorded…
One of India’s deadliest snakes is becoming even more dangerous…
It’s a hot November morning in the Western Ghats of southern India, and I’m sitting on a wooden…
Sleek and graceful yet powerful and merciless – no wonder we’re captivated by wild cats. Here are the 10 most beautiful wild cats on the planet
While the big cats often steal the spotlight, many smaller, elusive wild cats boast incredible beauty and fascinating…