Christina Mrozik Illustrates an ‘Emotional Ecosystem’ Oracle Deck with Fantastical Forms — Colossal
Six years in the making, Christina Mrozik’s new project tackles “the feelings of all things.” Fifty cards comprise…
Queer Figures Commune with Nature in J Carino’s Dynamic Paintings — Colossal
“Color, for me, is a heightened reality,” says J Carino. Through palettes rooted in a dynamic dance between…
These animals have fewer than 100 left on earth—and their stories are heartbreaking
The kakapo is a large, flightless, nocturnal parrot endemic to New Zealand. According to the New Zealand Department…
In Brazil, capybaras face a dark fate. Some people are trying to change that.
On a tall, green riverbank between two highways in São Paulo, Brazil, a woman with round glasses and…
Watch: Great white shark bites camera off Southern California
May 26 (UPI) — A man taking video of sharks off the coast of Southern California ended up…
Argentina rescues 700 marine animals trafficked from Kenya in exotic wildlife seizure
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Argentine authorities have seized more than 700 marine animals trafficked from Kenya in what…
Rwanda begins collecting DNA in the wild to track mountain gorilla and other species
MUSANZE, Rwanda (AP) — A guide called out to endangered golden monkeys with grunts and clicks to signal…
Scientists Detect Giant Squid In Australian Waters
Scientists have found evidence of diverse marine life, including the giant squid, while investigating deep-sea canyons off the…
A ‘Golden Orb’ on the Ocean Floor Came From a Mysterious Animal
This species can reach 30 centimeters in diameter and live between 1,600 and 4,000 meters deep. Its biology…
When Humans Went Away, the Wildlife Strayed
Humans do not have to cut down trees or build roads to disrupt wildlife. Their mere presence in…
Humpback whales travel a record 9,000 miles between Australia and Brazil
NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists have spotted two humpback whales that made separate, record-breaking crossings between Australia and…
Animate by Michael Bond review: New Scientist recommends a smart new account of human exceptionalism
“Visceral” ancient cave art in Lascaux, France thipjang/Getty Images AnimateMichael BondPan Macmillan UK, Pegasus US (August) Imagine that…