In a new study, scientists have confirmed mercury contamination in Antarctic penguins and are raising alarms that this pollutant and its impact on birds mimics the spread of DDT uncovered in the 1960s. Despite the lack of humans near the penguins on the Antarctic Peninsula, researchers have confirmed mercury contamination in these birds. According to […]
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How to Have the Best Experience Traveling with Your Pets in California
California is one of the most pet-friendly states in the U.S., offering a range of services and accommodations for pet owners who wish to travel with their furry companions. Whether you’re planning a trip to the beaches, hiking in the mountains, or exploring the vibrant cities, California provides ample opportunities for you and your pet […]
Endangered greater gliders recorded in proposed great koala national park in NSW as logging continues
Government surveys have found tens of thousands of endangered greater gliders could be living within the proposed area for a great koala national park in New South Wales, prompting new calls for the area to be quickly protected from logging. Data from aerial drone and ground-based surveys at 169 sites within the proposed park were […]
Sick brown pelicans flood Huntington Beach wildlife facility. How you can help
Brown pelicans suffering from domoic acid toxicity — a harmful neurotoxin that affects their brain and nervous system — have inundated a Huntington Beach wildlife facility. The Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center is currently caring for more than 650 animals, including 50 sick pelicans, many of which need intensive treatment. Debbie McGuire, executive director, told […]
Pollution From Anxiety Medications Influences Salmon Behaviors, Study Finds
In a new study, researchers have confirmed that pharmaceutical pollutants are influencing how Atlantic salmon behave. The study, published in the journal Science, revealed that migrating salmon exposed to a type of psychoactive medicine under the benzodiazepine class caused the fish to be more bold and take more risks during migration. Although this led to […]
Common Joint Health Mistakes and How Supplements Can Help
Joint health is an area of overall wellness that is typically not paid much attention to until pain, stiffness, or both appear. Even though these can create long-term issues, a lot of people make blunders, unknowingly, that lead to these issues. Before getting into common mistakes in joint health, it is important to note that supplements may influence […]
Live colossal squid captured on video in wild for first time ever
The colossal squid, the heaviest invertebrate in the world, has been filmed alive in the wild for the first time since it was identified a century ago. Growing up to 23ft (seven metres) long and weighing up to half a tonne, the squid, Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni, is the heaviest invertebrate on the planet. The individual captured […]
The Quiet Ways Animals Leave A Lasting Mark On Our Lives
Whether you live in a busy city or out in the countryside, animals have a way of sneaking into our lives and hearts. Some are wild, some are pets, and some we only cross paths with once. But their presence can leave a memory that stays with us forever. It doesn’t always come from a […]