Myth or omen: 2 ‘doomsday fish’ spotted near Mexico beach, why the rare sighting is going viral
Beach visitors in Cabo San Lucas in Mexico recently witnessed an unusual sighting when two rare deep-sea creatures,…
Hedgehogs can hear high-frequency ultrasound – that knowledge could help save them
The hedgehog is one of Europe’s most familiar and well-loved wild mammals. Many people encounter them in gardens,…
They were just a legend – until the cameras rolled – The Mercury
They were just a legend – until the cameras rolled The MercuryDiscovery of rare animals captured on wildlife cameras…
Philippine Eagle Chick No. 32 “Bayani” Hatches
THE Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) announced the successful hatching of Philippine Eagle Chick No. 32, a milestone in…
Trail Camera Captures Rare Image Of Pint-Sized Animal Once Thought To Be Extinct
In the mallee woodlands of New South Wales, Australia, pint-sized marsupials called red-tailed phascogales once thrived. Sadly, over…
Yellagonga Regional Park wildlife under threat from foxes, culling efforts doubled
Feral foxes running through Yellagonga Regional Park are being targeted in a ramped up effort to safeguard the…
Tasmania deer population sparks hundreds of submissions to government
An environmental group says the Tasmanian government has an opportunity to take stronger action on the state’s growing…
A 16-Foot Great White Shark Weighing Over a Ton Pinged Off the Coast of Vancouver Island
Great white sharks aren’t generally a worry in the heads of island surfers, but it sure is cool…
The “392-Year-Old Shark” Story Is Everywhere Online, But Researchers Say Its Age Isn’t What You Think
A viral image circulating on social media claims to show a 392-year-old Greenland shark discovered in the Arctic…
“When an elephant calf is cut off from its herd, the lions charge towards it.” 10 animal behaviours filmed for the first time
The natural world is full of astonishing spectacles and behaviours – and while we have already unravelled many…
Snakes are hanging from cave ceilings on this Caribbean island. They’re waiting for something
The karst caves of north-western Puerto Rico in the Caribbean are home to a surprisingly large array of…
I was accused of killing over 100 million rabbits across Australia
New Scientist reporter James Woodford recalls his run-in with rabbits D.Cunningham/Shutterstock I was working a Sunday shift when…