Researchers from Tel Aviv University (TAU) have studied free-ranging fruit bats in a colony in Egypt to answer the long-standing question of whether animals have complex cognitive abilities previously thought to exist only in humans. The study focused specifically on mental time travel, episodic memory, delayed gratification and planning ahead, a press release from TAU […]
Florida Authorities Warn Against Selfies with “Depressed Bear”
Police in Florida are cautioning the public to avoid taking selfies with a distressed black bear that appeared on Highway 98 in Santa Rosa Beach. The bear, described as “stressed and depressed” by the Walton County Sheriff’s Office, attracted crowds eager to snap photos, despite its clear discomfort. Rangers from the Florida Fish and Wildlife […]
Anxious Atlantic rower films amazing footage of boat surrounded by a huge pod of whales
North Atlantic solo rower Tom Waddington was having a dull day. It was gray and rainy and there was little to alleviate the slog of his challenge to row from Newfoundland in Canada to Penzance in the UK (he started earlier this month). But all that was about change. Big time. And Waddington caught it […]
Results of the Best Photo of the Month July 2024
We are delighted to announce the results of our latest photo competition. Dean Eades wins First Prize with his outstanding image ‘Barn Owls‘. Jess Findlay wins Second Prize with his inspirational image ‘Great Horned Owl Siblings‘. Third Prize goes to Alan Murphy with ‘Western-screech Owl with Tiger Centipede’. Please give kudos to the photographers by […]
Trophy hunting of Amboseli’s super-tuskers in Tanzania sparks outrage, calls for a ban
Conservationists have called for a halt to trophy hunting of elephants from Kenya’s Amboseli National Park that cross over into neighboring Tanzania, following the killing of at least five males with unusually large tusks by hunters in Tanzania. Trophy hunting is legal in Tanzania but not in Kenya. Under what conservationists described as a “gentleman’s […]
Bottlenose Dolphins Have a “Seventh Sense”
Bottlenose dolphins have astounded scientists with a remarkable sensory ability: electroreception, often dubbed their seventh sense. While humans rely on taste, touch, smell, hearing, and sight, dolphins elevate their sensory repertoire with the detection of weak electric fields. Recent studies, notably from the University of Rostock and Nuremberg Zoo in Germany, have illuminated this capability. […]
In-Home Dog Grooming Essentials for NYC Pet Owners
Living in New York City can be exciting and vibrant, but it also comes with its unique challenges, especially for pet owners. When it comes to home dog grooming, space and resources can often be limited. However, with the right tools and knowledge, NYC pet parents can create a grooming routine that keeps their furry […]
Black bear unwittingly becomes vlogger after filming himself running away with bird feeder that has camera attached
Newly released footage shows the hilarious moment a black bear inadvertently filmed himself stealing a bird feeder from a residential backyard in Maine. The much-feared predator could be seen trying to steal some sunflower seeds from a feeder placed on a pedestal at a home in New Gloucester. But when the bear was unsuccessful in […]