Native Aussie animal taking over New Zealand becomes strangely supersized: ‘Rivals sheep population’
Aussies holidaying in New Zealand are often surprised feral brushtail possums appear bigger, darker, and fluffier than their…
A playful panda — and other news in pictures
A playful panda — and other news in pictures , The Times The Supreme Court’s library in central…
The scaly anteaters called pangolins are the most trafficked mammal in the world
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — They are hunted for their unique scales, and the demand makes them…
BBC Audio | CrowdScience | Why don’t more animals have opposable thumbs?
On a recent kayaking trip, CrowdScience listener Lanier sliced through his right thumb, putting it out of action…
‘Massive’ 11-Ton Whale Carcass Washes Ashore on a California Beach, Officials Warn Public to Stay Away
NEED TO KNOW A 9-foot, 11-ton humpback whale washed ashore in California’s Newport Beach on Feb. 18 Hazardous…
Rescuer Notices Black Blob On Edge Of Pool And Finds ‘Exhausted’ Wild Animal
As the president of Townsville Bat Rescue Australia, CJ, a licensed animal carer, is always eager to help…
‘Swamp People’: Cheyenne ‘Pickle’ Wheat Tries Her Hand as Boat Captain
After a week-long break, we’re back on the Louisiana gator hunt with Swamp People. During Wednesday’s (February 18)…
Big Dogs Are So Surprised to See a Squirrel Eat
It always makes a dog owner quite happy when their fur babies become curious about another animal. This…
It spans 2.7km, borders two countries and can be seen from space – and is home to one of the most daring animals on Earth
When it comes to nest building, few animals on the planet are quite as bold as the great…
Baby monkey abandoned by mother goes viral on internet
Dozens of fans flocked to a Japanese zoo this morning to catch a glimpse of a baby macaque…
Mummified cheetahs found in Saudi Arabia caves could help reintroduction efforts
When scientists with the National Center for Wildlife in Saudi Arabia were surveying caves in search of wildlife…
These animals that literally eat their own body parts: From snakes eating tails to octopuses biting arms |
Nature can be surprising, and sometimes a little unsettling, especially when animals behave in ways that seem hard…