A group of yobs have been pictured assaulting a wild stag whilst being cheered on by their mindless friends at a city park. The shocking images show the men pulling at the animal’s antlers and slapping it on the rump, with the unsavoury scenes taking place in Nottingham’s Wollaton Park. The group, who were dressed […]
Category: Wildlife
15 Gray Wolves Reintroduced to Colorado From Canada
Colorado wildlife officials have released 15 Canadian gray wolves into the state’s central mountains over the past week. The historic effort was completed on Saturday, and is the second reintroduction season for the native predator. The capture and release work supports the Colorado Gray Wolf Restoration and Management Plan. “This binational effort was conducted by […]
As Oceans Warm, Predators Are Falling Out of Sync with Their Prey
For decades on the U.S. Mid-Atlantic coast, recreational anglers have braved the cold temperatures of late October and November to chase one of the region’s most iconic fish species, the striped bass. This season, just offshore of New Jersey and New York, the fall run was especially strong. “The amount of fish and [their size] […]
Man ‘Leapt Onto’ Polar Bear to Save Wife
Aman in Canada has been hospitalized after trying to save his wife from an attacking polar bear. The man, who lives with his wife and two dogs in Fort Severn First Nation in northern Ontario, received “serious injuries to his arm and legs” during his heroic efforts. The bear attacked at around 5 a.m. local […]
Five-month-old male gorilla, victim of illegal wildlife trade, seized in Istanbul
On Dec. 22, 2024, Turkish customs officers conducting a random search of a plane’s cargo hold found a surprise stowaway inside a small wooden crate with holes: a malnourished baby gorilla dressed in a soiled T-shirt. The Turkish Airlines flight was headed from Nigeria to Thailand and was transiting via Istanbul, authorities told local media. […]
Cavity-Nesting Birds Use Shed Snake Skin in Nest Construction to Deter Predators
Many species of birds use shed snake skin in nest construction, but this behavior is poorly understood. In new research, ornithologists at Cornell University used comparative and experimental approaches to suggest that the evolution of this behavior is mediated by nest morphology and predator communities. They used a series of experiments and comparisons to test […]
Man dies in light plane crash in crocodile-infested waters in Fogg Dam, Darwin
A pilot has died after a light plane crashed into crocodile-infested waters in the Northern Territory. The light plane crashed with two passengers on board at Fogg Dam – a wetland 67km southwest of Darwin – at about 10.20am on Sunday. ‘The Search and Rescue section coordinated a response and a CareFlight Helicopter was dispatched […]
VOTE for the Best Photo of the Month January 2025
Welcome to the “Best Photo of the Month” competition showcasing and celebrating the biodiversity of Planet Earth. Voting is easy and lots of fun. By popular request the number of images to be selected has been increased to six. First click an image and the slideshow will start automatically. Select the SIX images you like best […]