Are cannibal killer whales to blame for dorsal fins found on beach?
Two severed dorsal fins that washed up on a remote North Pacific shore have led scientists to ask…
Punch the monkey stole the internet’s heart. Now fans are sweeping up his IKEA plushie
He’s the rejected monkey who has become the internet’s adopted animal baby. But while you cannot take Punch…
Scientists Can Now Predict Where the World’s Deadliest Scorpions Are Most Likely to Strike
The post Scientists Can Now Predict Where the World’s Deadliest Scorpions Are Most Likely to Strike appeared first…
‘One of the most successful wildlife comeback stories’: The Alps lost its vultures
Perhaps most importantly, bearded vultures are now a protected species in Europe and hunting them is banned (though…
Weird-Looking Marsupial Found Alive After 6,000 Years of Alleged ‘Extinction’
Field researchers call them “Lazarus taxa,” species once presumed extinct that suddenly appear to have risen from the…
Baby Gorilla Gets Tiny ‘Nose Boop’ From His Big Sister in Moment of Pure Sweetness
Adding a new baby is always an exciting time for a growing family. The older kids are typically…
Werner Herzog Captures a Man’s Tireless Search for Ghost Elephants
The first photo of a ghost elephant captured by a motion controlled camera. The eyes glow in this…
Pilot whale's difficult birth may have triggered mass stranding – BBC
Pilot whale’s difficult birth may have triggered mass stranding BBCOver 50 Pilot Whales Were Stranded After ‘Strong’ Bond with…
Incredible moment hero whale saves diver from shark by hiding her under fin
Whale biologist Nan Hauser was pushed through the water by a 50,000-pound humpback whale for over 10 minutes…
Hunting for elusive “ghost elephants”
Deep in the Angolan Highlands lurks a rumored new species of elephant. Conservationist and ornithologist Steve Boyes has…
This 20-Arm Creature Was Hiding in Antarctica’s Ocean for Centuries, Now It’s Finally Revealed
In the frigid depths of the Southern Ocean, a newly discovered creature is captivating researchers with its striking…
Punch the monkey has just learned this adorable trick – and people can’t cope
Another day, another Punch update – and this is one you’ll want to know about. The adorable baby…