Newly discovered toads skip the tadpole stage and give birth to live ‘toadlets’
Scientists have identified three new toad species that give birth to live “toadlets” rather than laying eggs. All…
‘Macronesia’ Sanctuary to Protect Waters of 4 Atlantic Islands and Critical Habitat for Whales
Azores, Portugal by Raphael Lopes / Unsplash+ Governments and conservation NGOs celebrated the passing of a resolution to…
Onlookers distraught after spotting coastal creature in terrible predicament — here’s what happened
The sight of a pelican — coated in a sticky black industrial residue and struggling on the popular…
“I’ve been thinking about this possibility for 15 years”: Killer whale experts make new discovery off North American coast
West Coast transient killer whales have long fascinated marine scientists with their impressive mammal-hunting techniques. Now, new research by…
New ‘Lucifer’ bee discovered in Australia
Scientists in Australia have identified a new species of native bee with tiny, devil-like horns that have earned…
​These 5 animals are the largest to have roamed the Earth (One is still lives today)
The blue whale holds the title of the largest animal ever known to exist, still swimming today in…
Down the Rabbit Hole: Searching for the Greenland Shark
There’s a term for where I’ve been for the past few months. I’ve been down the rabbit hole…
What is a a keystone species? Meet nature’s hidden power players
Named after the wedge-shaped stone at the top of an arch, which locks the other stones into position…
White tūī sighting in Bay of Plenty garden thrills locals
“I saw it one day flying around and in our avocado tree. Then it started becoming a daily…
New ‘Lucifer’ bee with devil-like horns found in Australia
Australian scientists have discovered a new native bee species with tiny horns – and given it a suitably…
Why snakes flick their tongues so often: Hunting prey and finding potential mates |
Understanding the behaviour of snakes can be both intriguing and challenging, particularly for those new to herpetology or…
Kingdom review – David Attenborough never fails to make nature awe-inspiring | Nature documentaries
As I watch a leopard hunt in Kingdom, the BBC’s latest David Attenborough-narrated documentary, I find myself thinking…