As spring comes across the Great Plains and the Midwest, a remarkable annual phenomenon takes flight, the spring migration of birds. This weekend, Illinois finds itself at the heart of this as millions of birds journey through its skies en route to their breeding grounds further north. According to the latest updates from Birdcast, a […]
Distressed sawfish rescued in Florida Keys dies after aquarium treatment
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) – An endangered sawfish rescued last month in the Florida Keys after it was spotted acting erratically and swimming in circles has died as wildlife officials continue to search for what is causing fish to become distressed. The Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium in Sarasota said in a statement that the 11-foot […]
Hadeda ibises’ ‘sixth sense’ works best in wet soil
Hadeda ibises (Bostrychia hagedash) are one of the most familiar species of birds across sub-Saharan Africa. They are large, long-legged birds with long, thin beaks for probing invertebrates out of soil, and though they appear dull brown at a glance, they actually have beautiful iridescent feathers on their wings. But they are best known for […]
British Woman Pleads Guilty in Shocking Global Monkey Torture Network Case
A British woman has pleaded guilty to her involvement in a global monkey torture network. Holly LeGresley, 37, from Kidderminster, admitted to being part of a private online group that orchestrated unspeakable acts of cruelty against defenseless baby monkeys, including setting them on fire and putting them in blenders. Operating under the chilling alias ‘The […]
Friday May 17th is Endangered Species Day
Our planet spins, revolves as do we. in our daily realities. but we need to take some time to think… why is our world teetering on the brink… if all other species die we will sit, bereft, knowing that our species is the reason that we are the only one left. so get involved with […]
Dead alligator left in middle of Louisiana road causes cars to crash
A massive dead alligator in the middle of a Louisiana road caused a multi-vehicle car crash as one van swerved off the road and into a nearby bayou. Around 6.30am Monday, the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the 5400 block of Paris Road as the gigantic reptile laid dead on the Chalmette […]
Chimpanzees Improve Tool-Using Skills Into Adulthood, Study Finds
Scientists have discovered that the highly intelligent and social chimpanzee continues learning and honing the use of tools well into adulthood. This ability could be vital for the evolution of complicated and varied tool use. In the study, the researchers said tool use is rare in animals, but they discovered that chimpanzees employed hand grips […]
Fatal Disease is Attacking California Wildlife
Chronic wasting disease (CWD), a fatal neurological illness affecting cervids like deer and elk, has made its ominous debut in California. The state’s Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) recently confirmed the presence of CWD in deer from Madera and Inyo counties, marking the first documented cases in the Golden State. The discovery, announced on […]