Bruno Pontiroli Tests the Boundaries of Familiarity in His Uncanny Wildlife Paintings — Colossal
“Imagine a world based on a different logic; a universe comprised of the absurd and paradoxes,” prompts Bruno…
Polar Bears are in Better Physical Shape than 25 Years Ago, Despite Sea Ice Losses
Arctic polar bear near Svalbard by Trine Lise Sviggum Helgerud via SWNS Polar bears are in better physical…
Butterfly evolution speeds up near the equator
Butterflies closer to the equator have been shown to evolve shared wing patterns faster than their relatives at…
Two animal viruses may pose a serious threat to human health
Two viruses that mostly live in animals are starting to look a little too comfortable around humans. So…
Land snail extinctions reveal collapse across island ecosystems
If you want a quiet but brutally clear signal of how badly biodiversity is unraveling on islands, look…
Rare footage reveals dolphins turning sponges into hunting gear
Wild dolphins are putting sea sponges over their snouts to hunt along the seafloor, and the tool changes…
Scientists record the first case of cannibalism among toads
Researchers have documented a juvenile Atacama toad swallowing a smaller one whole in a Chilean desert pond. The…
King Charles III’s documentary sets out his philosophy for saving the planet
WINDSOR, England — King Charles III is clearly thinking about his legacy. In his new film, “Finding Harmony:…
A North Atlantic Right Whale Baby Boom Is On—but the Species Remains at Risk
After nearly two decades, the baby whale came back—as a mother, with a baby of its own. Julie…
Capturing Ecology Photo Contest 2025 Winners Show the Wonders of Nature
The British Ecological Society has announced the winners of its annual Capturing Ecology photography competition, showcasing the best…
Scientists discover the possible secret blueprint of the human body in a 700-million-year-old brainless creature… and it was at the bottom of the sea
Deep in coastal mud and shallow lagoons, a tiny, brainless sea anemone is quietly using the same molecular…
Japan’s last pair of pandas have arrived back in China
BANGKOK — BANGKOK (AP) — Japan’s last pair of pandas have returned to China, leaving Japan without the…