Rare creature with long, sharp spines is found to be a new species
In the forests of central Colombia, a roughly 2-foot long, quill-covered mammal has finally been recognized as new.…
Researchers thrilled by return of creature thought extinct for years: ‘This is a milestone’
A species once feared lost forever is getting a second chance. In an amazing conservation victory, Bangladesh has…
Team announces discovery of a unique animal with a secret ability
On a routine wildlife survey in a forest reserve in southwest China, scientists caught a weasel that turned…
Alarming video of giant snake nest in unexpected location sparks fear: ‘They’re incredibly protective’
A new TV show is shining a light on just how much damage an invasive snake is doing…
Whangārei Heads shark sighting startles paddleboarder near shore
Not long after, a woman on a paddleboard went past, and Faulkner watched as a look of shock…
The first giant panda cub born in Indonesia squeals and squirms in park video
JAKARTA, Indonesia — The first giant panda cub born in Indonesia is noisy, nursing well and showing other…
The first giant panda cub born in Indonesia squeals and squirms in park video
JAKARTA, Indonesia — The first giant panda cub born in Indonesia is noisy, nursing well and showing other…
First giant panda cub born in Indonesia
The first giant panda cub born in Indonesia is noisy, nursing well and showing other signs of good…
How bees could help farmers live safely with elephants
In northern Botswana, sharing space with elephants is part of ordinary life. The country has about 130,000 of…
Radical three-year plan to ‘speed up evolution’ in Australia as invasive threat spreads
Scientists have announced a breakthrough in a plan to turn Australia’s native predators against invasive cane toads. Gene-technology…
Onlooker captures stunning photo of tourists’ reckless behavior near wild animals: ‘They’re gigantic’
Folks, those are not dairy cows: Despite plenty of videos circulating online of bison running up hills and…
Lemurs are at risk. So are the people protecting them.
Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story…