Escaped capybara, largest rodent in world, becomes social media sensation
She’s a free woman — and loving life! A female capybara that has been missing for nearly two…
The World’s Deadliest Cat Is a 2-pound Furball That Lives in Abandoned Holes Dug by Strange, Kangaroo-like Rodents in Africa
Black-footed cats (Felis nigripes) in southern Namibia. Image courtesy of Alex Sliwa. Under cover of night, a black-footed…
Woodrats have a trick to protect against rattlesnake venom
Share this Article You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. A genetic…
Erina childcare centre closed until at least January due to health and safety breaches
A childcare centre at Erina on the NSW Central Coast has suddenly closed after being issued with health…
First-Ever Photos Reveal Secretive Giant Rat of New Guinea
Large rat Mallomys istapantap. Image from a camera trap. Credit: František Vejmělka, originally published in: Vejmělka, F. (2025).…
Africa’s Deadliest Snake Could Be an Unexpected Agricultural Hero
Puff adders, one of Africa’s most widespread snakes, could be agricultural heroes in disguise. Credit: Graham Alexander/Wits University…