An Ocean Quahog Clam Called Ming Was Once The World’s Oldest Individual Animal. In 2006, Humans Accidentally Killed It.
Some of the longest-living animals on Earth have likely been alive for over 2,000 years. That includes sponges,…
This extremely rare, yet stunningly beautiful, starlit frog may be slipping quietly into extinction – needlessly
A series of photography trips has left one of the world’s most visually spectacular frogs in peril. The…
Mother polar bear seen interacting with adopted cub
In a rarely documented case, a polar bear in northern Canada has adopted a cub that is not…
Foul play suspected as white-tailed eagles vanish
Three white-tailed eagles carrying the hopes of a species reintroduction scheme in England have disappeared under suspicious circumstances,…
5 animals that are grey in colour​
The grey season is officially here, as clouds and hazy air have set the mood. And as this…
Sanctuary Volunteers Knit Blankets to Keep Their Elephants Warm
When winter arrives and temperatures drop, humans aren’t the only ones that need to dress accordingly to keep…
Are Orcas and Dolphins Working Together?
North Pacific Ocean —(Map) Scientists have discovered that two different kinds of sea animals – orcas and dolphins –…
Backyard Insect Inspires Large-Scale Invisibility Particles Production
BYLINE: Jamie Oberdick Newswise — UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — When most people see a leafhopper in their backyard garden,…
Pumas in Patagonia started feasting on penguins — but now they’re behaving strangely, a new study finds
Pumas in Patagonia are preying on penguins — and it’s changing how the big cats interact with each…
New study reveals salt to blame for missing mega-herbivores
Africa’s biggest animals may be rare, in part, because there isn’t enough salt, according to a new study.…
See it: Fisher caught on camera in Cuyahoga County in over 100 years
Trail camera spotted the first confirmed sighting of a fisher in Cuyahoga County, Ohio since the 1800s, according…
Watch: Wild koala rides the city bus in Brisbane, Australia
Dec. 17 (UPI) — A bus driver in Brisbane, Australia, spotted a koala darting through traffic on a…