158 Giant Endangered Tortoises Released on Galápagos Island Where They’d Been Extinct for 180 Years
Floreana giant tortoises released – © Galápagos Conservancy For the first time in over 180 years, a giant…
A playful panda — and other news in pictures
A playful panda — and other news in pictures , The Times The Supreme Court’s library in central…
The scaly anteaters called pangolins are the most trafficked mammal in the world
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — They are hunted for their unique scales, and the demand makes them…
Ancient bone may be first physical evidence of Hannibal’s ‘war machine’ elephants in Western Europe
Archaeologists in Spain have uncovered an elephant bone from 2,200 years ago, and they believe it belonged to…
BBC Audio | CrowdScience | Why don’t more animals have opposable thumbs?
On a recent kayaking trip, CrowdScience listener Lanier sliced through his right thumb, putting it out of action…
Vulnerable flatback turtle numbers stabilise thanks to Mackay community action
At first light on Bucasia beach, Joely Whiting scans the sand for tracks most people would miss. Report…
Rescuer Notices Black Blob On Edge Of Pool And Finds ‘Exhausted’ Wild Animal
As the president of Townsville Bat Rescue Australia, CJ, a licensed animal carer, is always eager to help…
These Deer Are Secretly Lighting Up the Woods at Night
White-tailed deer are leaving behind more than scent marks during mating season. A new study reveals that their…
It spans 2.7km, borders two countries and can be seen from space – and is home to one of the most daring animals on Earth
When it comes to nest building, few animals on the planet are quite as bold as the great…
Invaders: Wild pigs, giant goldfish and bugs that won’t die
Breadcrumb Trail Links LongreadsCanada Invasive species are imported as livestock, pets and attractions in zoos. Some hitch rides…
These animals that literally eat their own body parts: From snakes eating tails to octopuses biting arms |
Nature can be surprising, and sometimes a little unsettling, especially when animals behave in ways that seem hard…
Mummified cheetahs found in Saudi Arabia caves could help reintroduction efforts
When scientists with the National Center for Wildlife in Saudi Arabia were surveying caves in search of wildlife…