Scientists confirm discovery of a new otter species
For decades, wildlife guides said a single Neotropical river otter species occurred from northern Mexico to northern Argentina.…
Endangered bonobo born at Twycross Zoo in ‘extraordinary moment’
Adam Kay The newborn was delivered to first-time mum Yuli on 11 September A zoo has announced the…
‘Shark surveying helped improve my mental health’
The cases are rehydrated, categorised and counted – which helps scientists better understand the marine species. Mike McDonnell,…
Look: Venomous snake found hundreds of miles from native range
Sept. 17 (UPI) — Snake catchers on an Australian island were initially surprised and confused when they were…
Monkey business in Buncrana ends with safe return of Joey the Capuchin
A curious monkey is home safe and sound after an unexpected adventure in Buncrana this afternoon. Joey the…
Rescuers Notice Something Off About Giraffe’s Foot — Then Realize She’s In Danger
Last month in Kenya, a giraffe found herself in a precarious position. While grazing with her family, she…
World’s smallest snake rediscovered in Barbados after 20 years
Hidden beneath a weathered rock in central Barbados, researchers recently spotted one of the planet’s tiniest reptiles —…
Cephalopods Passed a Cognitive Test Intended For Human Children : ScienceAlert
An eye-opening experiment on cephalopods reinforces why it is so important for us not to underestimate animal intelligence.…
Chimps ingest alcohol daily: study
Chimpanzees consume the equivalent of at least one alcoholic drink per day as they eat ripe, fermenting fruit,…
Fishermen catch a large-eyed shark never before documented
Fishermen in the Western Visayas brought a small, large-eyed shark to a local port, and a visiting research…
Chimps ‘lager a day’ in ripe fruit fuels drunken monkey theory
The research adds weight to the so-called “drunken monkey” hypothesis – the idea that the human appetite for…
30 centimeters wide and 170 grams: meet the world’s largest spider, eaten by locals
Spiders: some people love them, some people keep their shoes ready for emergencies, and then there’s Theraphosa blondi…