Bear euthanized, cubs orphaned, over objections of SoCal city leaders
State officials have euthanized a bear who swiped a woman in Monrovia over the weekend despite objections from…
Mama Bear Injures Woman Walking Dog in Monrovia, California
A mama bear with cubs nearby took a swipe at a woman who was walking her dog in…
Australia’s Oldest Man Knits Sweaters for Penguins in the Winter
Alfred “Alfie” Date was born on January 13, 1906. In 2015, at age 109, he was widely reported…
Donkey’s Sweet Way of Comforting Nervous New Sanctuary Resident Will Make You Cry
Cash the viral donkey is at it again. This sweet burrow has taken a rescue mule under his…
Japanese crane no longer considered ‘threatened’ as population recovers
The Environment Ministry removed the red-crowned crane, also known as the Japanese crane, from its list of threatened…
Poskok season begins in Croatia as experts issue safety warning
by croatiaweek March 17, 2026 in News Poskok (Photo credit: BS Thurner Hof under CC) With the arrival…
At dusk in Kenya’s caves, scientists study the hidden lives of bats
David Wechuli and other researchers are studying bats living in cave systems in Kenya, to better understand…
Study conducted in Mayo makes new discovery about venomous spiders
Published: Tue 17 Mar 2026, 9:04 AM Scientists have found that noble false widow spiders, capable of delivering…
Amazon waterway noise threatens unique social life of giant river turtles
A planned shipping waterway on the Tapajós River, a major tributary of the Amazon, may disrupt the…
Tourist crushed by elephant ‘in matter of seconds’
The death of tourist who was trampled to death by a charging elephant “in a matter of seconds”…
3 New Lizard Species Discovered in Australia–Including Stunning Orange-Headed Rock Monitor
Orange-headed rock monitor lizard (Varanus umbra) on savannah in north Queensland -Supplied by Stephen Zozaya These days, when…
The world’s longest venomous snake and a creature that smells like popcorn – meet 9 animals living in the wettest place on Earth
Lush, green and filled with forests, Mawsynram, in the northeastern Indian state of Meghalaya, is a paradise. Nestled…