Thai officials say 72 tigers at tourist parks died of canine distemper, allaying bird flu fears
BANGKOK (AP) — The deaths of 72 tigers in two animal parks for tourists in northern Thailand shouldn’t…
A horse whinny may be unique in the animal kingdom
NEW YORK (AP) — Horses whinny to find new friends, greet old ones and celebrate happy moments like…
It’s round and furry, has a huge tube-like mouth sticking out of its face – and it sucks the life out of bee grubs
If you spend time near a sunny verge covered in primroses, you may well notice a fascinating insect called…
“It’s a kind of Tinder for big cats.” Cheetahs were dying out in Africa, so conservationists tried something new
When four sub-adult cheetahs arrived at Kuzuko Private Game Reserve, South Africa, in 2023, there were high hopes…
Can African penguins be brought back from the brink? Better designed no-fishing zones could help
South Africa is home to 88% of the world’s colonies of African penguins (Spheniscus demersus). The species is…
Punch the monkey isn’t the first lonely zoo animal to capture our hearts – or raise troubling questions
For weeks, the story of Punch the monkey has tugged at heartstrings around the world. Videos of this…
In 2015, great white sharks vanished from Australia’s Neptune Islands. Experts are still trying to work out why
In 2015, great white sharks vanished from Australia’s Neptune Islands. Experts still aren’t sure exactly why In 2015,…
Why shark sightings are rising even as numbers decline
Shark sightings are on the rise this summer, but its population is dwindling worldwide – and experts say…
Singapore to resume crow shootings in March after other control measures fail, crow attacks increase
SINGAPORE, Feb 24 — After a five-year hiatus, Singapore will resume crow shooting operations from the second half…
Bangkok Post – Cause of Chiang Mai mass tiger deaths in question
A regal resident of the Tiger Kingdom tourist attraction in Mae Rim district, Chiang Mai, where visitors were…
Rare 1-in-40,000 white humpback whale calf photographed for the first time in Tonga wins prestigious nature photo competition
Australian photographer Jono Allen has captured what many may never see in a lifetime: a white humpback whale…
Striped iguanas, giant rays and orange doves: Three cool critters you might see in Fiji
Yes there are perfect beaches with crystal clear water – but did you know there’s also a bright…