Wainui the alpaca leaves behind legacy as oldest of his species
Record-breaking alpaca Hawthornden Wainui has left behind a legacy following his tragic death. The beloved pet, who lived…
Jelly Smack Summer | Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Ralph Pace’s Image Ralph Pace (USA) finds himself in the middle of a mass or ‘smack’ of Pacific…
They’re one of the largest animals to have ever lived on Earth – so why do these ocean giants eat such tiny animals?
On land, very small prey such as mosquitoes, aphids and ants cluster in occasional groups, providing food for…
how to bring a species back from the dead
Each morning on the Kenyan savannah, the two last northern white rhinos stir beneath the acacias. As they…
Legends of the Falls | Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Stefan Gerrits’s Image Stefan Gerrits (Finland) finds a gap in the misty curtain near the falls of Skógafoss…
Scientists Baffled by Hippo DNA Found Deep in Glacial Europe
Recent research led by a collaboration between the University of Potsdam, Reiss-Engelhorn-Museen Mannheim, and the Curt-Engelhorn-Zentrum Archäometrie has…
Stunning Black Cockatoo’s Wingspan Is So Big We Almost Don’t Believe It
Cockatoos are such beautiful birds. They come in all kinds of colors, too, from white to soft peachy-pink,…
Ice Edge Journey | Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Bertie Gregory’s Image Bertie Gregory (UK) freeze-frames the moment fledgling emperor penguin chicks walk along the edge of…
Brave Hens Band Together To Defend Their Flock From A Giant Intruder
Around 50 happy hens live in Jessica Hank’s backyard in Michigan, where they enjoy roaming the pristine property,…
We’ve Found the Best Wildlife Cams For October » Explorersweb
Watching animals go through their daily routines, even when there’s not a lot happening, is a good way…
Koalas somehow evolved fingerprints nearly identical to humans
Nature loves to play quiet tricks on those who study it closely. Some of its greatest surprises aren’t…
Elephant Filmed Using Trunk To Throw Rock At Safari Guide
iStockphoto There is no shortage of stories that highlight why you want to avoid getting on an elephant’s…