First-known bone of hatchling T. rex discovered stashed among museum collection
Erosion caused by heavy rains uncovered an The discovery of a tiny baby Tyrannosaurus rex foot bone gave…
Every winter, a single beluga whale in the Arctic will dive to 700 metres and stay under for 25 minutes on a lungful of air compressed to 1/70th its surface volume, sustained by muscles so oxygen-rich they run nearly black when cut
A beluga whale slipping under the winter pack ice off western Greenland can descend to great depths, hold…
First sighting of young puffin off Dorset coast for 30 years – BBC
First sighting of young puffin off Dorset coast for 30 years BBC‘A great thrill’: baby puffin is first one…
Scientists back controversial plan to shoot owls to prevent extinction
Scientists and wildlife preservationists have spent the past five years attempting to save the northern spotted owl in…
Great apes were using touch to reassure and keep the peace six million years before humans evolved – new research
During an eight-month-long research trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia, we studied consolation: the…
Britain: Britain’s canals were built for industry, but they are now helping endangered wildlife survive | World News
Britain’s canal network was never designed with nature in mind. Built more than two centuries ago to move…
Hawaii: In 1955, Hawaii released a cannibal snail to control another invasive snail, but the predator instead helped push the islands’ rare native tree snails toward extinction
Still, the outlook for Hawaii’s snails is uncertain, symbolizing a new era in the conservation of endangered species.…
Sperm whales change ‘vowel’ sounds when boats are nearby, scientists discover | Cetaceans
Sperm whales produce a specific pattern of clicking noises when they hear the noise of boats, researchers have…
Why are some animals considered ‘pests’? It comes down to culture and convenience
After wild turkeys attacked an 83-year-old woman in May 2026, sending her to the emergency room for stitches,…
It’s harpoon-proof, ‘sings’ jazz music, and lives up to 200 years – meet a record-breaking giant of the animal world
The animal in question is a record-breaking goliath of its species: it has the thickest blubber, thickest skin,…
Feral cats erased 11 native species from this Australian island. Scientists are bringing back two truffle-eating marsupials to rebuild it |
Two threatened marsupials are being reintroduced to the Shark Bay World Heritage area in order to advance species…
Meet the capybara: Why the world’s largest rodent is friends with almost every animal and where to spot it
Capybara standing on green grass (Image Credit: Canva) The capybara has earned a special place in the hearts…