Travel advisories updated as Japanese tourist attraction is hit by bear attack
A number of countries, including the United Kingdom and the United States, have updated their travel advisories for…
A bee named Lucifer : NPR
A scientist in Australia discovered a new species of native bee, which she named Lucifer because it has…
City Raccoons Are Domesticating Themselves and Becoming Cuter In the Process
Surprisingly, raccoons can get even cuter. Image credits: Gary Bendig. Our cities are chaotic, noisy, and dangerous. To…
Watch: National Zoo announces four cheetah cubs born at Va. facility
Nov. 17 (UPI) — The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute announced four cheetah cubs were born…
How snakes strike in under 100 milliseconds: Inside the speed, precision and mechanics of their attacks |
The ability of venomous snakes to strike with remarkable speed has become a subject of growing interest among…
Overweight racoon found in Cornwall in ‘unusual’ rescue
Caroline RobinsonSouth West Emma Jacobs/RSPCA RSPCA said the racoon was captured at Gwennap in Cornwall An overweight racoon…
Venice’s newest marvel is a wild dolphin. His refusal to leave is dangerous
MILAN, Italy — Venice has been charmed by a recent visitor: an acrobatic wild dolphin. The feeling appears to be…
Scientists slam Canada-US proposal to lower trade protections for peregrine falcons
Peregrine falcons, the world’s fastest and most widespread raptors, recovered spectacularly after pesticides that nearly drove them…
Wildcats once widespread throughout Britain now returning to England after being extinct for over a century
Wildcats, once widespread throughout Britain before becoming extinct in England, will be making a return after a century.…
What really happens when you stand two feet from a King Cobra — a Malaysian expert explains (VIDEO)
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 18 — Surrounded by a circle of nervous participants with a live King Cobra in…
Man approaches pack of wolves at Yellowstone National Park
See Yellowstone visitor approach wolf pack; hear onlookers’ commentary Video captured two tourists approaching wildlife in Yellowstone National…
5 animals that can survivein extremely cold temperatures
Winter is a challenging season for wildlife. The cold temperatures, snow, and scarcity of food create tough living…