Why do giraffes have such long legs? Animal simulations reveal a surprising answer
The imaginary ‘elaffe,’ with the lower body of an eland and an extended giraffe neck, would use even…
Oldest of the Old: The Greenland Shark
The Greenland shark is the longest-lived vertebrate on this planet, that we know of. It’s been showing up…
Polar bear delights in chowing down on massive pumpkin
Polar bears Henry and Ganuk at the Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat celebrated Polar Bear Week with a 1,481-pound…
A baby giraffe takes its first steps — and other news in pictures
A baby giraffe takes its first steps — and other news in pictures , The Times A resident…
New Attenborough doc captures lion saving pregnant hyena from wild dogs
Rare hyena behaviours have been caught on camera, including a mother-to-be trying to steal food from wild dogs…
Handheld Macro Mastery: How to Capture Stunning Close-Ups Without a Tripod
Photographer Chris McGinnis has never taken a macro photograph in the field with a tripod in his entire…
Southern resident orca calf believed to be dead, researchers say – CTV News
Southern resident orca calf believed to be dead, researchers say CTV NewsSouthern resident orca calf missing, presumed dead: Center…
Frankie the flamingo missing after escaping from wildlife sanctuary in Cornwall | Cornwall
Frankie the flamingo may have been tickled pink when she escaped her wildlife sanctuary in Cornwall but her…
Two Dragon-Like Creatures Just Emerged From Thailand’s Caves
In the shadowy depths of a cave in northern Thailand, biologists have uncovered a new chapter in the…
Bats move in to converted pumping station and WW2 pillbox
Bournemouth Water/South West Water A soprano pipistrelle bat was identified at the former pumping station on 21 October…
Idaho Wildlife Technician Films Close Encounter with Mountain Lion
NEED TO KNOW A wildlife technician caught on video the moment she encountered an adult mountain lion and…
Two giant snails abandoned in Buckinghamshire ‘lucky’ to survive
Two giant albino land snails were “lucky” to survive after they were abandoned by a previous owner. The…