‘Immensity that borders on the magical’
Visitors to Argentina’s Patagonia coast witnessed something extraordinary this year, according to the Associated Press. A record number…
New Jellyfish Discovery in Japan Is So Weird It Had to Be Named After a Samurai
The discovery, made by a student team from Tohoku University, offers new insight into how marine organisms are…
SDF to provide logistical aid for bear capture efforts
The nation’s Ground Self-Defense Force is preparing to dispatch personnel to Akita Prefecture to assist with measures against…
Why do giraffes have such long legs? Animal simulations reveal a surprising answer
If you’ve ever wondered why the giraffe has such a long neck, the answer seems clear: it lets…
Orcas in the Gulf of California paralyze young great white sharks before ripping out their livers
Researchers have spotted orcas in the Gulf of California repeatedly attacking and feasting on the livers of juvenile…
They Removed 131 Cats From an Island—What Happened to the Ecosystem Next Defied All Scientific Logic
For decades, the remote Ogasawara Islands—a UNESCO World Heritage Site located about 1,000 kilometers south of Tokyo—have served…
Granite Island’s little penguin population climbs despite SA’s algal bloom
Granite Island’s small and fragile colony of little penguins has recorded a “significant increase” in numbers despite South…
Orcas seen killing young great white sharks by flipping them upside-down
An orca carries a subdued white shark on its head. Photo by Marco Villegas. An adult great white…
Giant frilly-mouthed jellyfish surge around British coastline
From Cornwall to the Hebrides, sightings of giant jellyfish have surged around Britain this year. Rhizostoma pulmo —…
6 Most Alligator Filled Rivers In The United States
The United States is the primary home of the American alligator, and some of its rivers particularly provide…
Orca pod seen hunting sharks with special ‘paralysis’ move
Scientists have captured incredible images of orcas hunting great white sharks with specialised techniques. The orca pod in…
Rescuers save grey nurse shark off North Stradbroke Island, Queensland
Rescue workers have come to the aid of a critically endangered shark after it became tangled in a…