Cockfighting has been illegal in Costa Rica for more than a century, but this violent tradition persists underground across the country. To make the birds deadlier, their owners often tie razor-sharp blades to their legs, known as gaffs or cockspurs. Aside from the roosters, which get seriously injured or killed during fights, another species has […]
Rabies in Cats: Causes, Symptoms and Prevention
Rabies is a viral infection that affects humans and animals, including cats. The virus attacks the nervous system, which may cause death in infected humans. Vaccinated cats may have lower risks of getting infected by rabies. However, there’s still a chance that they can get infected or possibly be carriers of the virus. The risks […]
The Burmese python problem: how 20ft predators are wreaking havoc on the Everglades
An invasive predator that can grow up to 20ft, weigh over 100kg and devour prey six times its size – it is enough to make anyone’s skin crawl. That’s what residents of southern Florida have been struggling with for the past few decades, with the rapid growth of the Burmese python population in the Everglades. […]
Humpback Whale Sets Record with Incredible 8,000 Mile Journey
A humpback whale has shattered records by traveling over 8,000 miles from the coast of South America to Africa, marking the longest known journey for an individual whale. This extraordinary feat was documented in research published in Royal Society Open Science. Initially spotted near Colombia nearly a decade ago, the same male whale was identified […]
Invasive species are often threatened in their native ranges
Many species that are considered invasive in areas where they’ve been introduced may actually be threatened with extinction in their home ranges. A new study published in Conservation Letters explores this conservation paradox, asking whether or not nonnative species that are endangered in their native range should be protected or controlled. “We were interested in […]
Endangered seabirds return to Pacific island after century-long absence
Small seabirds skim the open ocean at night, patting their legs on the surface as they hunt for small fish. Now, for the first time in more than 100 years, endangered Polynesian storm petrels (Nesofregetta fuliginosa) have returned to a far-flung island in French Polynesia. These rare birds began exploring Kamaka Island just three weeks […]
Florida scrub-jays suffer effects of warming change
Florida scrub-jays are nesting earlier than they used to as a result of warming winters, which is impacting their populations. Scientists recently looked at long-term data on the federally threatened bird species from 1981 until 2018. They found that as winters have warmed, Florida scrub-jays (Aphelocoma coerulescens) are not only moving their nesting up a […]
Debunking Common Myths About Collagen Supplements
Why do people believe so much in collagen? What are the truths and misconceptions surrounding it? When should you consider taking it? Collagen supplements have become a hot topic, promising everything from youthful skin to stronger joints. But with so many claims and rumors swirling around, how do you know what to believe? This article […]