The Tibetan fox – also known as the Tibetan sand fox – is a distinctive, high-altitude hunter and one of the lesser-known members of the dog family. What do Tibetan foxes look like? With a narrow muzzle and tufted cheeks, the Tibetan fox has a narrow jaw and concave forehead, with much longer canine teeth […]
‘Shocking and sobering’: UK bird populations fall to lowest level on record
Wild bird populations in the UK have fallen to their lowest level since records began, figures show, with nearly half of species in decline. Figures produced by leading nature conservation bodies for the government show that average populations across 132 native breeding species fell by 19% between 1970 and 2025, with farmland birds and seabirds […]
Hundreds of baby whales are washing ashore dead – and the suspected cause is horrifying
Hundreds of southern right whale calves have been washing up dead on the coastline of Peninsula Valdés, Patagonia, since June this year and experts are desperate to find out why. “The record of an unusually high number of dead southern right whale calves off the coast of Peninsula Valdés has generated deep concern throughout the community,” […]
Belize looks to the deep sea to complete its 30% ocean protection pledge
Belize is turning to its deep waters to fulfill its pledge to protect 30% of its ocean and achieve the sixth milestone of its Blue Bond agreement. A draft marine spatial plan submitted on Sept. 8 for government approval proposes closing the final gap to 30% by establishing three offshore marine protected areas (MPAs). Officials […]
Why do cats purr? It’s not just a sign of happiness…
Do all cats purr? Purring is not only seen in domestic cats. Cats can be divided into those that can purr and the cats that roar. These sounds are mutually exclusive due to the structure of the larynx – often known as the voice box. In smaller cat species, such as cheetahs, cougars, domestic cats, […]
Comebacks for wild tigers, tuna and sea turtles prove nature loss can be reversed, scientists say
Conservation comebacks for wild tigers, tuna and green sea turtles prove that global nature loss can be reversed, scientists have said. But a report warns food production must be the next “positive tipping point” if the world is to avert biodiversity collapse. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) analysed nearly 36,000 animal populations and more than […]
“It seems to be a lively business…” Just how do sharks mate?
Sex is a staple of wildlife documentaries, to the point that the ins and outs of the love lives of a multitude of mammals, birds, reptiles and invertebrates have been revealed in all their intimate detail. And yet the private lives of fish have remained largely just that – private. There are at least two […]
World Octopus Day: new discoveries about the world’s smartest invertebrates
Happy World Octopus Day! Every Oct 8, the world celebrates one of the more unusual creatures of the sea. Octopuses are well-known for their eight legs and ability to squirt ink when frightened. They’ve also been known to use tools, a sign of intelligence, and can shape-shift to mimic the colors and texture of their […]