This prehistoric apex predator is older than trees, the Atlantic Ocean and even the North Star. A biologist explains why
As a group, sharks emerged roughly 450 million years ago in the Late Ordovician, back when Earth was…
“Seriously underestimated.” Shark experts looked into the eyes of this deep-sea giant and were stunned by what they saw
You’d be forgiven for mistaking it for a mouldy sausage that got lost under the sofa for several…
Eating monkeys and living off the land in the Amazon
What began as a dream of trekking through a wild jungle in search of lost tribes ended with…
World’s largest snake den in Canada: Over 100,000 red-sided garter snakes come alive every spring | World News
In the Canadian province of Manitoba, the Narcisse Snake Dens is the provincial wildlife management area, which is…
Big Bear wildlife activist Sandy Steers, who spearheaded eagle nest cam, dies
Wildlife activist Sandy Steers, who spearheaded the eagle nest cam, died on Wednesday night, according to the Friends…
From emperor penguins to crocodiles: 5 powerful pictures of animals showing fierce parental love
Ever wondered how animals show their love in the wild? This Valentine’s week, while the entire world is…
Elephant Calf Update: Building Bonds Among the National Zoo’s Herd
Nhi Linh appears to be recovering well post-partum. She is with Trong Nhi and Bozie, and they are…
Yellowstone wolves may not have transformed the national park after all
A new peer reviewed study is challenging one of the most widely shared claims about Yellowstone’s wolves. In…
Japanese Monkeys Have Been Bathing in Hot Springs for Decades. Now Science Says It’s Leaving a Mark Inside
For decades, the sight of Japanese macaques soaking in steaming pools in the mountains of Nagano has symbolized…
Runner Sees A Young Turtle Sitting On The Beach — And Realizes Something’s Wrong
Clara Macciocchi was out for a run on a Florida beach and noticed a lot of seaweed on…
Wild Horses Brave Rushing Currents of Evros Delta in Greece
The footage offers a glimpse into the raw, authentic beauty of one of Greece’s most vital wetland ecosystems.…
Unique structure of elephant whiskers give them built-in sensing “intelligence”
An elephant’s trunk is a marvelous thing, flexible enough to bend and stretch as it forages for food,…