Smooth snakes thriving after slithering into Devon heathland
Wildlife volunteers are celebrating the successful reintroduction of smooth snakes. A project to reintroduce the non-venomous species in…
How annual lion surveys reveal the health of Africa’s protected areas
Lions are more than charismatic megafauna shaping the balance of species in the savannah food web. As…
‘A looming public health crisis’
While snakebites aren’t by any means a rare occurrence across the Indian subcontinent, a recent study established a…
Why Some US States Have No Venomous Snakes
There aren’t many animals with less glowing reputations than snakes. They’re popularly associated with danger, deception, and the…
Researchers issue warning after uncovering ‘concerning’ pattern among wildlife: ‘The clock is ticking’
The Arctic, long considered one of the planet’s last great sanctuaries, is changing at a pace that is…
A raptor with no qualms about eating its opponents wins New Zealand’s annual bird election
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand ’s annual bird election is contested by cheeky parrots, sweet songbirds…
‘Their activity tends to increase’
Invasive Burmese pythons are spreading throughout South Florida and putting people and pets at risk. This snake species…
Authorities investigate possible Russian “hybrid warfare” after oil tanker cuts undersea cables
Late last year, Finnish special forces seized control of the Eagle S, a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker,…
The fight to free Old Faithful, the ‘majestic, wild crocodile’ made famous by Steve Irwin: ‘His place is back in the river’ | Queensland
Barry Lyon was a district ranger in Cape York during the 1990s when he, his wife, Shelley, and…
Innovative tactic used to track down ‘specialist predator’ on Aussie island
A clever technique is being used to track down an elusive and “specialist” invasive predator wreaking havoc on…
China woman falls into old well, circled by snakes, clings to wall for 54 hours before rescue
A woman from southeastern China was miraculously rescued after accidentally falling into an abandoned well, where she clung…
Study spotlights West Papua habitat as whale sharks face increased pressures
A new study shows the Bird’s Head Seascape in West Papua is a crucial nursery for juvenile…