‘Very small’ live snake found in Christchurch traveller’s suitcase
A “very small live snake” was found at the home of a Christchurch traveller who had just returned…
Closing ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ may cost Florida over $200 million
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Florida could be on the hook for $218 million the state spent to convert…
Nearly 200 Māhoenui giant wētā released in sanctuary
Nearly 200 critically endangered Māhoenui giant wētā have been released today from Ōtorohanga Kiwi House to Sanctuary Mountain…
Turns Out Giraffes Aren’t One Species—They’re Actually Four
Turns out, the tall, spotted, long-necked horses with stunning eyebrows that we’ve been calling giraffes all this time…
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 highly commended images range from a dramatic stand-off to alien-like slime moulds
A three-toed sloth, an inquisitive pack of wolves and a stand-off between two dangerous animals are among the…
Flamingoes Can Slow Down Aging—But Only If They Embrace This Lifestyle
Despite the uniform appearance of pink flamingo flocks, individuals live very different lifestyles. In the Camargue region of…
Great white sharks are going to Maine and Canada to eat seals
SCARBOROUGH, Maine (AP) — Rick Clough spent some four decades fishing for lobsters and sea urchins off the…
Great white sharks head north, following seals and alarming beachgoers
SCARBOROUGH, Maine — Rick Clough spent some four decades fishing for lobsters and sea urchins off the Maine…
Why do we domesticate some animals but not others? It’s all about the four Fs.
As the information age morphs into the misinformation age, it’s hard to know what to believe anymore. Falsehoods…
Secret whale gathering point found in Southern Ocean
Satellite tracking of New Zealand southern right whales, or tohorā, has revealed a feeding spot south of Australia…
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…
Environment Ministry to boost support for local governments facing bear attacks
Amid continuing reports of bear attacks throughout the nation, the Environment Ministry is looking to strengthen its measures…