“My stomach lurched as the hippo drifted in our direction, only her pink, sweaty face visible – like a shark’s fin.”
It was a misty morning, soon to be scorching, like every day in Niger, when we arrived at…
Wolves kill—and ravens remember where
image: Two ravens soar above a wolf pack in Yellowstone. This type of short-distance following is common, but…
“These beacons of light in the mud do so much more than promise us brighter days ahead.”
The first flowers of the year carry a specialness that no other bloom or season can touch. I’ll…
Tourist group attempts to intervene as ‘heartbreaking’ scene unfolds on Aussie coast
A group of tourists watched on as a baby ringtail possum was surrounded by ravens. Source: Lonsdale Eco…
Slow Breaking News: A Giant Tortoise Revival
In February, conservationists released 158 young tortoises onto Floreana Island in the Galapagos. The Floreana tortoise subspecies had…
Guy Leaving For Work Spots ‘Little Fluff Ball’ On The Ground In Need Of Help
Dan Jordan was leaving for work one morning when he saw a fluffy baby sitting all alone in…
Baby Goat Knows He’s a Cutie With Positively Precious Smile on His Face
There’s just something about a baby animal that I can’t scroll past. They’re perfect! They’re the mini versions…
Precious Baby Koala Clings to Stuffie for Comfort Just Like Punch the Monkey
Meet Rafa, the baby Koala, who loves his comfort stuffed toy just as much as Punch, the baby…
Bahama Boy’s Message in a Bottle Floats 4,000 Miles to Be Read Almost Exactly a Year Later in Portugal
Lorenzo (left) and Maria Enes (right) – credit SWNS A boy who threw a message in a bottle…
In a remote town in Nepal, huge armoured creatures shuffle past restaurants and snooze on lawns. Here’s what’s going on
Urban wildlife comes in many guises – and sizes. But could an animal as huge as a rhinoceros…
Mystery orcas from afar thrill Seattle-area whale watchers
Three mystery whales have been surprising whale watchers from Canada to Olympia. When somebody gets the thrill of…
Vaccinating bats could be good for people. But how would you do it? : NPR
Bats such as this greater horseshoe bat can harbor dangerous viruses. Researchers present new evidence that it might…