Scientists may have just had their first conversation with whales while testing software that could one day help them communicate with aliens. The team of scientists—from the SETI Institute, the University of California, Davis, and the Alaska Whale Foundation—were studying humpback whale communication off the coast of Alaska when they detected the underwater “greeting signal” […]
New Study Reveals Unexpected Species Diversity in African Larks
The bird family Alaudidae (larks) comprises approximately 100 species, which are widely distributed across Eurasia and Africa, with one species ranging to Australia and one to North America and Colombia. Larks generally inhabit open areas, such as various types of grasslands, open scrubland and deserts. This habitat choice is exceptional in comparison to the other […]
Bear Rescued from Abandoned Zoo in Ukraine Finds New Home in UK
A bear trapped in a zoo in Ukraine that had been hit by shelling was recently saved by Scottish zookeepers. The Asiatic black bear was discovered when Ukrainian soldiers entered the village of Yampil which had been under Russian occupation for five months. The bear, given the same name as the village, was concussed from […]
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Fisherman dies after having leg bitten off by great white shark while diving for scallops
A young fisherman diving for scallops in the Pacific Ocean off the Mexican coast was mauled and killed by a 13-foot-long great white shark, authorities said. The victim, identified by local media outlets as 22-year-old Victor Alejandro Soto Garcia, was attacked by the apex predator on Dec. 29 in the Gulf of California near Playa […]
Five New Species of Soft-Furred Hedgehogs Discovered
Soft-furred hedgehogs (gymnures) are small mammals that are members of the hedgehog family, but as their common name suggests they are furry rather than spiny. Like spiny hedgehogs, they are not rodents and they have a pointy snout. These small mammals are active during the day and night and are omnivorous, likely eating a diversity […]
Fishing Lures for Different Species: Targeting Bass, Trout, Walleye, and More
The fishing lure market was valued at $2.87 billion in 2023, and is projected to reach a staggering 6.9 billion by 2030, so if you thought choosing the right lure didn’t really matter that much, it may be time to reconsider. Sure, you could use a stick and string, but if you’re serious about landing […]
Petition: Justice for Man Who Intentionally Ran Over Deer in Florida
In a truly sickening display, a man in Florida recently used his 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe to torment local wildlife. His goal? Chase down, drive over, and torture as many deer as possible, filming the whole thing to later post on TikTok. Sign the petition demanding that Clay Neil Kinney have his license revoked forever. Driving […]
