‘Mermaid’ dugong spotted for first time in South China Sea reef in decades
A dugong is spotted in waters off Yongshu Reef near China’s Nansha Islands. Photo: Screenshot from a video…
‘So gratifying when the camera’s on for a moment like this’
Before you start trying to stage-direct someone, you probably should have a little awareness of who or what…
Scientists confirm there are FOUR distinct species of giraffe, not just one – so, can you spot the difference?
It is undoubtedly one of the most majestic creatures in the animal kingdom. But it turns out there’s…
Whipsnade zookeepers have a weigh with animals
Kate Bradbrook BBC News, Bedfordshire Reporting fromWhipsnade ZooMartin Heath BBC News, Bedfordshire Kate Bradbrook/BBC Bactrian camel Oakley weighted…
Whale Watch Kaikōura fined $245k for safety breaches after crew injuries
There had been changes in her personality; her confidence was low and she struggled to talk to people.…
Wolf hunting in western US does little to prevent livestock losses, study finds | Hunting
Legalized wolf hunting in the western US has had only a minimal impact on preventing livestock loss, a…
Tiny Baby Monkey Snacking on an Apple Is the Cutest Thing We’ve Seen All Day
There is just something about watching baby animals munch away that is oh so satisfying and incredibly adorable.…
Rare Orange Nurse Shark Spotted Off Of Costa Rica
Despite having both xanthism and albinism, this Caribbean nurse shark survived well into adulthood, raising new questions about…
Mozambique: Nine buffaloes found dead in mysterious circumstances
Nine buffaloes have been found dead in mysterious circumstances in Niassa Special Reserve (REN) in the north of…
Beach Walker Baffled To Come Across An Animal Shaped Just Like A Heart
A few months ago, a woman was walking along the beach when she noticed a heart-shaped blob sitting…
Berlin’s newest panda twins, Leni and Lotti, celebrate their 1st birthday
BERLIN — Berlin’s newest panda twins have celebrated their first birthday with frozen vegetable treats and a candle…
#DCPandas: Preparing for Pseudopregnancy | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
Now that we’re past breeding season, Qing Bao will experience a phenomenon called a pseudopregnancy. Even though she…