Why the race to save these cherished penguins just became more urgent
The hoiho, also known as takaraka or yellow-eyed penguin, holds a special place in Aotearoa New Zealand’s natural…
Bumpy the baby hippo goes viral as he leans on humans after losing his mom
Bumpy’s life got off to a rough start after his mother died within days of giving birth to…
How Titan Triggerfish Are Taking On Tiger Sharks
This new study sheds light on how species negotiate risk and defend what matters most to them, even…
Robert Irwin Tries To Outrun Dozens of Crocodiles (With A Twist)
Robert Irwin is showing off his fancy footwork once again. The son of the late Crocodile Hunter, Steve,…
‘A combination of amazement and horror’: Hitchhiker fish hide in manta ray buttholes
Hitchhiking fish that are famous for suctioning themselves to other marine animals have a very unexpected hiding place:…
The race to save these cherished penguins just became more urgent
By Jemma Geoghegan, Janelle Wierenga, Joseph Guhlin and Peter Dearden* of Hoiho/yellow eyed penguins. Photo: Supplied / Catlins…
Native Pacific black ducks at risk in Tasmania due to introduced species
A native duck species could quietly disappear from Tasmania without intervention, according to conservationists. The Pacific black duck…
Do 300,000 Kiwis really believe Canada building army of mutant raccoons?
Four percent of Americans – roughly 12 million people – believe that “lizard people” secretly control the Earth.…
Study records unusual behavior in monkeys playing touchscreen games
A new study found that monkeys spent extended time playing a touchscreen game even when no food reward…
World Deadliest Snakes: King Cobra Capitals: 10 countries where the world’s deadliest snake thrives | World News
The king cobra is one of the most feared and scientifically fascinating reptiles on Earth. Recognised as the…
Remoras Are Diving Into Manta Ray “Buttholes.” Really.
New observations of remoras diving into the cloacas and gill slits of manta rays suggest these relationships may…
Chip the penguin chick’s cuddly pal — and other news in pictures
Derek Dowler barrels along at the Whittaker’s distillery in Nidderdale, North Yorkshire, where London Dry gin is madetimes…