Cats may be adored human companions, but they are also highly effective killers, according to a study that shows they eat more than 2,000 species globally – including hundreds that are of conservation concern. Since domestication 9,000 years ago, house cats have spread to all continents except Antarctica. In the paper, published in Nature Communications, […]
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Police Seize Dozens Animals, Alive and Dead, from Virginia Zoo
The Virginia Attorney General’s Office recently released warrants detailing the shocking findings from an investigation into the Natural Bridge Zoo in Rockbridge County. The investigation, initiated by the Attorney General’s Animal Law Unit in collaboration with Virginia State Police, has uncovered distressing conditions and practices at the zoo. The warrants, filed in the Circuit Court […]
VOTE for the Best Photo of the Month December 2023
Welcome to the “Best Photo of the Month” competition showcasing and celebrating the biodiversity of Planet Earth. Voting is easy and lots of fun. First click an image and the slideshow will start automatically. Then select the three images you like best of all and click the blue VOTE button at the bottom of the […]
Scientist fears ‘ZOMBIE’ deer disease could spread to HUMANS after first ever case of the fatal brain virus that makes animals drool and unafraid of humans was detected in Yellowstone National Park
Scientists have warned that a virus dubbed ‘Zombie deer disease’ could potentially spread to humans after the first-ever case was detected in Yellowstone National Park last month. The fatal brain virus, which leaves animals confused, drooling, and unafraid of humans may someday infect people, as cautioned by some authorities. The alarm was raised after a […]
Half-eaten body is found in tiger cage at Pakistan zoo after staff spot victim’s SHOE in giant cat’s mouth
A half-eaten body has been found in a tiger cage at a Pakistan zoo after staff spotted the victim’s shoe in a giant cat‘s mouth. The body was found at the Sherbagh Zoo in Bahawalpur, in the eastern province of Punjab, after staff spotted the mauled shoe in the mouth of one of the four […]
Jaw-dropping moment a gigantic alligator devours a python in the Florida Everglades after epic reptile rumble
Incredible video of an enormous alligator devouring a python in Florida’s Everglades was filmed by a passing cyclist earlier this week. Alison Joslyn, who is an endurance athlete and has a passion for wildlife photography, caught the shocking sight as she was out on her bike, training. ‘That’s one less python to terrorize the Everglades.’ […]
Daily singing workout keeps songbird males attractive, study shows
Every year in the Christmas season it becomes clear again that some people are amazingly skilled singers, like Mariah Carey and George Michael. Their singing can stir strong emotions. Singing involves probably the most complex and mostly hidden movements humans and animals can make. To become a good singer, you need to learn how to […]
Breaking: New York outlaws wildlife killing contests
This week Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation to ban wildlife killing contests in New York state. This is a wonderful moment for wildlife, as New York has been the scene of more than 20 of these senseless spectacles each year. The contests targeted a broad range of animals including coyotes, foxes, bobcats, squirrels, raccoons, crows, […]