Bite marks reveal giant terror birds were potentially prey for another apex predator — humongous caiman
Fossilized bite marks suggest there could have been a dramatic tussle between a gigantic terror bird and an…
Rare species with less than a thousand in the wild tracked down in remote Aussie creek
It’s doubtful many Aussies could find a spotted tree frog in the bush. First of all, there are…
Aussie snorkeller’s deadly find ‘cruising’ in popular rock pool
A seasoned snorkeller was stunned to spot a small, deadly creature “cruising around” the rock pool he was…
‘Magical’: butterfly sightings across the UK this summer | Environment
“I live in the countryside and it’s been an incredible year for butterflies – we’ve seen marbled whites,…
What to do if you’re bitten by a venomous critter
Aotearoa’s status as a haven free of venomous snakes and creepy-crawlies is no longer thanks to an uptick…
World’s biggest great white shark heads for Martha’s Vineyard beach in major tourist warning
OCEARCH, a non-profit research organisation that tracks marine animals, tagged the 30-year-old male great white shark named “Contender”…
Snake and Spider Venom Produce Hundreds of ‘Promising’ Potential Antibiotics
A dwarf sand adder snake – credit Arno Moller, Unsplash Hundreds of potential antibiotics have been discovered in…
Return of wolves to Yellowstone has led to a surge in aspen trees unseen for 80 years
Yellowstone’s wolves are helping a new generation of young aspen trees to grow tall and join the forest…
Large-scale illegal wildlife shops in Laos found scamming Chinese tourists
Secretive shops posing as cafés, museums and cultural experiences are selling illegal wildlife products such as ivory,…
It’s larger than a king-sized bed and its deadly venomous spine killed Steve Irwin – and is often found buried in the sand
Stingrays are easily identified by their flat, disc-shaped bodies and long tail with venomous spine that keeps them…
‘This is a special occasion’
When exactly is a good time to break out that special bottle of sparkling wine you’ve been saving?…
Secret Bone Armor Discovered Beneath Skins of Australian Lizards : ScienceAlert
An Australian lizard in the same genus as the komodo dragon has been found harboring secret bone chainmail…