Peacock feathers can be lasers, a first in the animal kingdom
Peacock feathers are famous for vivid iridescent colors, yet a new study shows they can also emit laser…
Baby Elephant Showing off for Tourists Is Downright Irresistible
Wildlife photographer Cassie Noel Photography recently shared a core memory from her time on safari: a curious baby…
The mystery of the extinction of the largest ape that ever walked the Earth has finally been solved
For decades, the extinction of Gigantopithecus blacki has been one of paleontology’s biggest unsolved stories. This enormous ape,…
‘Surprised’ angler nets seal 20 miles from the sea at Horning
An intrepid seal pup which had made its way 20 miles (32km) up river was rescued after landing…
Northumberland Zoo’s welcomes Linne’s two-toed sloth Sally
Sally, a seven-year-old Linne’s Two-Toed sloth, is easing into her new home after a near 250-mile journey up…
Mystery as shark appears to swim down River Ouse in York
Is it a log, is it the Loch Ness monster, is it a shark? A strange object has…
Hundreds of starfish found washed up on Margate beach
Hundreds of dead starfish have been found washed up on beaches. The animals were discovered by dog walkers…
Woman Thinks Coyote Broke in Yard—Has Realization That Changes Life Forever
When a couple’s dog of 11 years passed away, they never imagined they’d be ready for a new…
Dodo bird’s closest living relative spotted in remote South Pacific rainforest
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Four species, 160 days, 50,000 images: meet the photographer dedicated to showing the lovable side of flying foxes | Wildlife
After standing chest-deep in the middle of the river for hours, the perfect belly dip was over in…
40% of reindeer have been wiped out and armadillos are in Iowa. Here’s how animals are weathering warming holidays
This year is not a particularly white Christmas. Across the United States, families are gathering to enjoy a…
Woman Returns From Shopping To Find An ‘Unexpected Visitor’ In Her Wreath
Recently, a resident of New South Wales, Australia, returned home from holiday shopping and noticed something different about…