Dolphins are known to be one of the most intelligent animals on Earth, living in highly social groups and displaying empathy, self-awareness, problem-solving skills and tool use. They communicate using a sophisticated array of clicks, body language and whistles, with “signature whistles” (SWs) serving as names for individuals. Recent research by scientists with the Woods […]
Jorge the Sea Turtle Swims Free After 41 Years in Captivity
Jorge, a 60-year-old loggerhead sea turtle, has defied all odds by returning to the wild after spending more than four decades in captivity. As reported by National Geographic’s María de los Ángeles Orfila, Jorge was first rescued in 1984 when fishermen found him entangled in nets off the coast of Argentina. He was transported far […]
Myrtle Beach ‘Tiger King’ star sent to prison. 5 things to know about how he got there
“Tiger King” star Bhagavan “Doc” Antle, a familiar face on many a television screen at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, is once again making headlines, revealing the darker side of his tiger-training fame. In Myrtle Beach, Antle is known as the founder of Myrtle Beach Safari, a 50-acre wildlife preserve that offers “safari” tours […]
Years After She Saved a Magpie it Returns the Favor Saving Her Life After She Fell from Window
When Sandie Gillard fell from a two-story window, the impact knocked the senior citizen unconscious, a state that may have become permanent if not for the intervention of a very small, very unlikely hero. Lightly tapping on her head, a bird named Jellybean roused its former caregiver enough that she could call her husband, who […]
Petition: Shut Down Japan’s Cruel Otter Cafes Before It’s Too Late
In cafes across Japan, adorable small-clawed otters are being used as props for social media likes and selfie sessions. But behind the squeals of delight and viral videos is a disturbing reality – new research shows that many of these otters likely came from illegal wildlife trafficking networks. However, many of these cafe owners and […]
‘Charged by an Elk at the Grand Canyon’: See Terrifying Footage
A 600-pound elk charged a family with young kids at the Grand Canyon, ultimately ramming into a man. Jon Steingard posted about his family’s scary incident on social media, and a video of the attack attracted over 1.2 million views. Thankfully, everyone is OK. “One of the craziest experiences of my life—being charged by a […]
Millions of Tons of Tiny Plastic Particles Are Polluting the Ocean, Study Finds
Nanoplastics — microplastics that are less than a micrometer in size — are found all over the world, from Alpine peaks to the deepest parts of the ocean. At least 27 million tonnes of nanoplastics are estimated to be floating in the North Atlantic Ocean, weighing more than all wild land mammals combined, reported The […]
Petition: Hold Criminal Network Accountable for Abusing Monkeys in Horrific Videos
The FBI recently arrested 11 people in the U.S. for distributing – and ordering the creation of – horrific videos that feature sexually abusing and torturing monkeys. Sign the petition to ensure that authorities continue their investigation, and hold every single person involved in this criminal network responsible! The content, known as “animal crush videos,” […]