Crows are highly intelligent, social birds found on every continent other than South America and Antarctica. In a new study, researchers from the Institute of Neurobiology at Germany’s University of Tübingen have found that crows are able to learn to produce a specific number of calls, showing advance planning. How many calls they will make […]
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Missing Texas woman’s body is found inside the jaws of an alligator who was still eating her
The body of a missing Texas woman was found inside the jaws of an alligator as it was still eating her remains. The woman, believed to be in her 60s, was found dead along the banks of the Horsepen Bayou in Clear Lake around 8.40am Tuesday, less than 12 hours after she went missing. Houston […]
Mysterious, at risk, understudied flat-headed cat lacks conservation focus
Unceremoniously named for its distinctively shaped skull, the flat-headed cat is up for consideration as one of the world’s most endangered and elusive felines. Weighing in at less than the size of a domestic cat, this diminutive species roams semiaquatic and wetland habitat in Sumatra, Borneo, the Malay Peninsula and southern Thailand. To navigate their […]
Six Important Upcoming Wildlife Grants
Wildlife grants play a crucial role in the conservation and protection of our planet’s diverse ecosystems. These grants provide essential funding for projects aimed at preserving endangered species, restoring habitats, and conducting vital research. By supporting conservationists, researchers, and local communities, wildlife grants help ensure that future generations can enjoy and benefit from the rich […]
Electrician, 56, admits to dumping 10 of his pet giant tortoise bodies in the woods after he says they froze to death over Christmas when the heating system he rigged up for them failed
An electrician has pleaded guilty to dumping the bodies of his ten giant tortoises in the woods after they froze to death. Gary Priddle, 56, failed to check on his pet reptiles between December 23 and December 29 last year which meant he was unaware the heating system had failed. Exeter Magistrate Court heard that […]
Rewilding efforts throw a lifeline to Brazil’s most trafficked endangered bird
As the door of the wire enclosure is unlatched, a small coal-black bird hops forward. For a moment, it perches at the threshold and cocks its head quizzically at its newfound liberty, then flits into the undergrowth of the surrounding savanna. Within just a few minutes, its mate, a chestnut-brown female, follows suit. These two […]
Five Animals with Crazy Hair
In the animal world, just like our human one, there are countless examples of nature’s creativity, but few are as striking as the creatures boasting extraordinary hairstyles. From the wild and wacky to the sleek and stylish, these animals captivate our imaginations with their unique and often flamboyant fur. Let’s take inspiration from them next […]
Nonnative Lizard Seen Strolling in Florida: It’s ‘Huge’
Alarge lizard was spotted walking near a street in Southwest Florida last week, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said they believe it a nonnative Asian water monitor. In a video posted to Facebook last Monday by Renee Aland, the lizard is seen walking into a wooded area, away from the street. Aland […]