Endangered Kākāpō Parrots Endemic to New Zealand Have Had Their Genomes Sequenced; DNA Could Help Save Flightless Birds From Extinction

Medicine & Technology Aug 29, 2023

Kākāpō parrots are critically endangered and a team of conservationists are already making steps to save them from extinction. Continue reading to know the full story.

New Tarantula Species With Golden Hairs Discovered in Iran Through Social Media [See Photos]

Aug 22, 2023

A taxonomist and arachnologist discovered a new species of tarantula. Continue reading to learn more.

Humpback Skin Care Routine: Whales Roll on Ocean Floor To Exfoliate, Reduce Infection From Bacteria

Aug 22, 2023

Humpbacks also keep a skincare routine to keep them healthy. Continue reading to learn more.

Lolita the Orca Dead: Beloved Killer Whale at Miami Seaquarium Dies Before Planned Release to Ocean

Aug 20, 2023

The beloved orca, Lolita, who had been a mainstay at Miami Seaquarium for five decades passed away. Continue reading to learn the full story.

2-Foot-Long Dead 'Vampire Fish' Found in a Welsh River; Prehistoric Jawless Creature Has Been Around For Centuries

Aug 18, 2023

An expert coastal forager shares a horror-film-like photo of a prehistoric vampire fish found in a river in West Wales. Check it out in this article.

Do Male Kangaroos Have Pouches? Everything You Need To Know About Boomers, Why They Are So Buff

Aug 14, 2023

Male kangaroos don't have pouches like females because they do not have to nurse the joeys. Continue reading to learn more.

Sloth's Remarkable Defense Against Ground Predator Caught on Camera in the Amazon

Aug 11, 2023

An Amazon camera trap captures dramatic fight as sloth defends itself against ocelot attack. Check it out in this article.

Sloth Escapes Ocelot’s Attack in the Wild [Watch]; Endangered Wild Cat’s Breeding Program To Begin in Kingsville

Aug 10, 2023

The sloth's escape from the hands of an ocelot was captured in rare footage. Read the article to know the full story and watch the encounter.

Playful Orcas in Atlantic Engage in Dangerous Game by Targeting Small Boats, Expert Says

Aug 03, 2023

Young orcas witnessed the adult ones play with small boats and they copied it. Continue reading to know the full story.

Human in Disguise? Chinese Zoo Denies Its Sun Bears Are People Wearing Costumes After Viral Video Raised Suspicions

Aug 01, 2023

Viral footage of a bear's human-like stance in a Chinese zoo prompts costume allegations, but the zoo denies the claims of having fake bears. Continue to learn more details.

Bizarre Limbless Amphibians That Look Like Huge Worms Feed Babies With Microbes From Their Fatty Skin Layer [Study]

Jul 31, 2023

Caecilians feed their babies with microbes from their fatty skin for nourishment and to start their own microbiome. Continue reading to learn more.

Requiem Shark Feeding on School of Atlantic Menhaden Caught on Camera [Watch]

Jul 27, 2023

A requiem shark was caught in aerial footage feeding solo on a school of Atlantic menhaden, known as a "bunker pod." Read the article for more details and watch the footage.

240 Million-Years-Old Fossils of New Scorpion Species Discovered in Milan Museum

Jul 23, 2023

A new species of scorpion was discovered in the Milan Museum of Natural History in Italy. Read on to know the details.

2,000 Penguins Wash Up Dead on Uruguay Coast, Cause Still a Mystery

Jul 23, 2023

All penguin specimens tested negative for bird flu. Read to learn more.

Could Sharks Be Itching To Feed on Humans Even More? Experts Explain Why Shark Attacks Seem To Be Rising

Jul 21, 2023

While brutal cases of shark attacks are indeed alarming, the trend has actually stayed consistent in the past years, at least in the short term. Read to learn more.