Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is investigating the deaths of 15 elephants in the Amboseli savannah ecosystem, near the border with Tanzania. KWS told Mongabay that some preliminary laboratory investigations have found a toxic substance in the dead elephants. The animals were found between June 24 and July 24, 2026, at the Kimana Sanctuary and Kuku Ranch, […]
“Honestly, truly beyond belief…” It was a humongous 7 miles long, 5 miles wide and made up of a staggering 100,000 individuals…
When several dolphin pods join together, it’s known as a super pod. These can have hundreds or even thousands of dolphins all dancing through the waves In 2013, wildlife watchers off the coast of San Diego, California, were blessed with an encounter so special they may have had to pinch themselves to believe it wasn’t […]
Rare moment humpback whale gives birth captured by drone off Australian coast – video
For the first time, the birth of a humpback whale was captured via drone earlier this week. Filmed off the coast of New South Wales, Australia, on Tuesday, the video shows the water fill with blood before the newborn calf emerges to take its first breath. The nonprofit Organisation for the Rescue and Research of […]
“It’s the only known example of necrophilia having an evolutionary advantage – to both the male and the unfortunate female…”
Nature is never a good place to look for moral guidance. Anything goes, as long as it increases the chances of one’s genes being passed down the generations. Take the male Amazonian frog Rhinella proboscidea – it doesn’t even care whether its mates are alive or dead. Like many amphibians, the species is an explosive breeder. Males […]
Study investigates how to prevent viral spread from bat guano in Southeast Asia
As humans encroach further into ecosystems, people and wildlife are brought into closer proximity. One potential consequence is an increased risk of pathogens jumping from animals to humans, prompting researchers to explore the dynamics of how viruses circulate in nature and how best to prevent the risk of this transmission. New research from Thailand identified genetic material […]
Results of the Best Photo of the Month July 2026
We are delighted to announce the results of our latest photo competition. Brenda Jacobs wins First Prize with her outstanding image ‘Northern Gannet Love‘. Glenn Perrigo wins Second Prize with “Pollen-covered Bee”. Third Prize goes to Ken Billington with ‘Four-spotted Chaser’. Please give kudos to the photographers by leaving comments at the bottom of the […]
Why do some animals die during or after sex?
You might be thinking ‘what on earth is the evolutionary advantage of dying during or after sex‘, but actually there are plenty of advantages for the species, and even for the specific individual, even if they don’t survive to benefit from them. Why do animals die during or after sex? The main reason is ensuring […]
Vanished Hornbill Species is Breeding Again Among the Old Trees After 60 Years
For the 4th year in a row, Indian grey hornbills have successfully bred in Gujarat state where they’d been absent for more than 50 years. Despite being listed as a species of “Least Concern” by the IUCN, the animal has habitat requirements that can see it quickly succumb to displacement. Indeed even Gir National Park, an […]