‘Giraffe’s head’ sinkhole stunt backfires in South Africa
When politicians from South Africa’s main opposition party put a stuffed giraffe’s head into a sinkhole, their plan…
Divers rescue sharks trapped in crab pot
A wildlife charity has said its encouraging people to report lost fishing gear they come across while at…
‘Awed by nature’: fans mourn California’s beloved Jackie the bald eagle, whose legacy soars on | California
The bald eagle Jackie made her home on the shore of southern California’s Big Bear Lake for most…
What animal has the biggest brain? Clue – it’s 5 times bigger than a human’s
That award for the animal has the biggest brain goes to the sperm whale. The average weight of…
Unvaccinated penguins spark Kaikōura trust review amidst bird flu
The Kaikōura Wildlife Centre Trust is seeking a ministerial review of the Department of Conservation’s decision not to…
Florida sets record for sea turtle nests but Trump move could stall recovery | Marine life
Wildlife groups in Florida are celebrating record numbers of sea turtle nests this season, but experts warn Donald…
In 1979, an Australian couple moved to a 10,000-acre island with two babies; 46 years later, their family helped remove three feral pests and completely destock livestock
Flinders island from space. April 1993. Image credits: Wikimedia Commons Most people who buy property look at square…
Kaikōura trust seeks review after DOC decides not to vaccinate penguins amidst bird flu
The Kaikōura Wildlife Centre Trust is seeking ministerial review of the Department of Conservation’s decision not to vaccinate…
Kangaroo joey, young bison become inseparable best friends at NJ zoo
A kangaroo joey and a young bison are now best friends at a New Jersey zoo. The critters…
What a Rabid Animal Actually Looks Like
The post What a Rabid Animal Actually Looks Like appeared first on A-Z Animals. Would you recognize a…
Ozzy the orphaned long-nosed potoroo loves his peanuts
Ozzy, the long-nosed potoroo, is living his best life in the eco-sanctuary of Tatachilla Lutheran College in the…
In 1949, five domestic cats were brought to Marion Island to control mice; their population grew to about 2,000 and was estimated to kill 450,000 seabirds a year
Satellite view of Marion Islands | Wikimedia Commons South Africa established a permanent meteorological station on sub-Antarctic Marion…