Hundreds of exotic animals rescued in Brazil’s largest wildlife trafficking raid
The highly structured gang has operated for decades, with some responsible for the mass hunting of wild animals…
Woman banned from owning animals after starving puppy found with bullet in leg, 100 fishbones in stomach
Patchy was put down after the pet pitbull cross was discovered emaciated, with a bullet lodged in its…
Surreal Narratives Unfurl Between Animals in Laura Catherwood’s Dreamy Paintings — Colossal
Curious foxes, sleepy fawns, and daring mice are just a few of the woodland creatures that populate Laura…
Long-wrought WTO global agreement aimed at reducing overfishing takes effect
GENEVA — A World Trade Organization agreement aimed at reducing overfishing took effect Monday, requiring countries to reduce…
Eight creatures most likely to survive a global catastrophe
When we imagine the end of the world, we often picture humanity scrambling for survival, but nature might…
Australia approves world-first vaccine to save koalas from chlamydia
MELBOURNE, Australia — A regulator has approved a world-first vaccine to protect koalas from chlamydia infections, which are…
Vibrant Portraits in Tim Flach’s ‘Feline’ Celebrate Our Enduring Love for Cats — Colossal
Through the lens of Tim Flach, exotic bird species, farm animals, and our canine companions brim with personality.…
Australia approves world-first vaccine to save koalas from chlamydia
MELBOURNE, Australia — A regulator has approved a world-first vaccine to protect koalas from chlamydia infections, which are…
What is the world’s deadliest animal? 60+ types of it in Mississippi
Diseases spread by mosquito bites and how you can protect yourself Here are four diseases transmitted from a…
How to use 8 arms? Octopuses tend to explore with their front limbs
WASHINGTON — Humans may be right-handed or left-handed. It turns out octopuses don’t have a dominant arm, but…
Photos show scientists breeding rare and endangered animals in China’s longest river
WUHAN, China — A dozen sleek grey Yangtze finless porpoises glide inside a vast pool at the Institute…
‘Butterfly’ Explores 4,000 Years of Our Fascination with Lepidoptera in Art and Science — Colossal
Since time immemorial, we have been awed by the ornate patterns, metamorphosis, and migrations of butterflies and moths.…