The critically endangered Sumatran orangutan has been filmed for the first time using a canopy bridge to cross a road. In 2024, conservationists in the Pakpak Bharat district of North Sumatra in Indonesia built the bridge high over the Lagan-Pagindar road, which provides an essential route for local people but which became a barrier for animals. Natural […]
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Results of the Best Photo of the Month April 2026
We are delighted to announce the results of our latest photo competition. Alan Murphy wins First Prize with his outstanding image ‘Sea Otters‘. Jess Findlay wins Second and Third Prizes with “A Male Resplendent Quetzal at Rest on a Limb Adorned with Orchids” and “A Male Golden-browed Chlorophonia Delicately Plucks a Fruit from a Cavendishia Shrub”. […]
“Swarms attack and dismember anything in their path, piece by piece…” 10 brutal and savage animals that can kill and devour prey twice their size
When it comes to survival in the animal kingdom, size isn’t always the determining factor. Some creatures possess such incredible strength, cunning or venom that they can take down prey twice their size. Here are 10 formidable animals that can overcome much larger adversaries, from the majestic tiger and remarkable Komodo dragon, to the bat-hunting giant centipede and even a beetle larva that […]
Florida ‘Sloth World’ shuts down amid dozens of captive sloth deaths
A startup known as “Sloth World” brought some 69 sloths to Orlando, Florida, with plans to charge $49 to let visitors see them up close. However, 52 sloths are believed to have died in conditions a former employee described to Mongabay as “heartbreaking,” ultimately forcing Sloth World to shut down, with plans to file for bankruptcy. Described as a slotharium, […]
“They can survive up to an hour in the icy water and use razor-sharp protruding teeth to scrape away ice.”10 amazing, remarkable Antarctic animals…
Antarctica is the southernmost, coldest continent and the only one with no permanent human habitation. With most of its surface covered in ice, it’s a tough wilderness to survive in. But incredibly, some of the world’s most captivating species thrive. Early in spring 2025, scientists caught the first-ever footage of the incredible glacial glass squid (Galiteuthis glacialis). It […]
The value of South Africa’s wildlife shouldn’t be in the hands of wealthy foreign hunters (commentary)
South Africa’s conservation debate is too often anchored within the blunt slogan, “If it pays, it stays.” At face value, this appears pragmatic, even responsible. But there’s a troubling premise underneath it: the survival of South Africa’s wildlife depends on its ability to generate an enormous income for a select group of wealthy farmers and […]
Best Air Purifiers for Dog Owners: What Actually Fixes the Air When Your Dog Is Making You Sick
You didn’t notice it at first. Maybe it was the sneezing that started a few weeks after you got the dog, or the itchy eyes you kept blaming on seasonal allergies until you realized it was February. Or maybe you’ve known for years: you’re allergic to your dog, you’ve tried a few things, none of […]
Maintaining Hiking Trails Without Disrupting the Animals That Live Beside Them
Looking for tips on trail maintenance without freaking out the local wildlife? Trail work is a paradox. You strive to maintain an orderly, safe, enjoyable trail. At the same time you have wildlife neighbors right alongside your trail. These creatures don’t like the noise and vibrations caused by pounding stakes into the ground. Here’s the […]