Gang of eight sperm whales sink yacht after ramming boat in South Pacific
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Scientists put a floating ‘scarecrow’ beside fishing nets; the device cut seabird bycatch by 59%, while a kite cut it by 71% |
Floating scarecrow. Image Credit: University of Exeter News Fishing nets can pose a serious danger to diving seabirds,…
South Korea: Lost shark draws over half a million visitors
A shark stranded in a canal in the northern port city of Busan has become South Korea‘s latest…
Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2026: Finalists Revealed
The most wonderful time of the year has arrived, and no, we’re not disgustingly eager about Christmas. We’re…
Botswana Faces Backlash Over Killing Of 23 Elephants For Independence Feast
Botswana has faced criticism from animal rights activists after authorities authorised the killing of 23 elephants to provide…
Shark warning as Perth beaches closed: City beach closed to swimmers due to ongoing shark threat
The metropolitan beach where a whale carcass caused a great white shark feeding frenzy this week will remain…
“I could watch them forever.” This adorable clip will give your soul a boost
Sometimes all you need is a dose of cuteness to brighten up your day – and puffins are, arguably, one…
The week in wildlife: a rescued orangutan, the chonkiest bear and a barn owl’s triumph – The Guardian
The week in wildlife: a rescued orangutan, the chonkiest bear and a barn owl’s triumph The GuardianInternational Animal Rescue…
Shark trapped in Busan canal becomes South Korean tourist attraction
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Zabaikalsky Region Offers Bounties for Bears as Human Encounters Rise
Authorities in Russia’s Far East Zabaikalsky region have introduced a bounty for bear culling in the region to…
In 2010, just 66 Christmas Island blue-tailed skinks were saved; 15 years later, 545 were released on a new island | World News
Blue-tailed skinks from four separate populations were brought to Horsburgh Island (Image: Parks Australia) In 2010, the Christmas…
Viral video shows massive elk smash car window with brute force in Colorado
Another crazy nature video is going viral. As our loyal readers know, nature content is one of the…