Monash University ornithologists have shed light on the intricate relationship between social structure, environmental conditions, and cooperative behavior in superb fairy-wrens (Malurus cyaneus). An international study led by researchers from the Monash School of Biological Sciences—including senior author Professor Anne Peters—and published today (April 17) in Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, explores […]
How to make your garden a hedgehog haven: Gardening experts reveal 5 top tips for attracting the creature who will get rid of pests that feast on your plants
Making gardens not only beautiful, but a safe haven for wildlife has become a top priority for many green-fingered Brits. One such welcome creature is the humble hedgehog – which is great at getting rid of garden pests such as beetles, caterpillars and other invertebrates that like to feast on your plants. However, sadly numbers […]
Surrogate otter mom at aquarium is rehabilitating pup ‘better than any human ever can’
Millie, a fatigued mother of an infant, was ready for a nap. So she grabbed her baby, flipped it around, threw it on her belly and started grooming its tail—a soothing behavior. Millie, a sea otter, is rearing what could be the Aquarium of the Pacific’s first orphaned pup to return to the wild. As […]
Molly the Magpie Returns Home with Restrictions
Molly the magpie, the bird sensation on Instagram, has finally been reunited with her carers on the Gold Coast. However, there’s a catch: her caregivers are no longer permitted to profit from her 837,000-strong following on the social media platform. Source: The Project/YouTube Juliette Wells and Reece Mortensen, Molly’s dedicated caretakers since her fall […]
Results of the Best Photo of the Month April 2024
We are delighted to announce the results of our latest photo competition. Karin van Zyl wins First Prize with her outstanding image ‘Leopard in Tree‘. Alan Murphy wins Second Prize with his inspirational image ‘Montezuma Quail’. Third Prize goes to Steve Wagner with ‘Brown Bear‘. Please give kudos to the photographers by leaving comments at […]
Two hunters ‘become first Americans to die from ZOMBIE DEER disease’ after eating infected venison
Two hunters may have become the first Americans to die from a ‘zombie deer‘ disease. Experts have been warning for years that the nearly 100 percent fatal chronic wasting disease (CWD) – which leaves deer confused, drooling, and unafraid of humans – could jump from animals to people. But a new study theorizes that it […]
Tagging project sheds light on the elusive white shark
Researchers have discovered new white shark behaviors by attaching smart tags and cameras to their fins, revealing never-before-seen details of the lives of the elusive creatures. While the team’s previous research uncovered white sharks hunting for seals in kelp forests, the latest research revealed that the white shark adapts its behavior to suit the specific […]
Japan Adds Bears to List of Animals Subject to Subsidized Culling
In response to a surge in bear attacks across Japan, the government has announced plans to add bears to the list of animals eligible for culling with state subsidies. However, this decision has sparked controversy, with advocates urging for a more compassionate approach to wildlife management. The Environment Ministry’s panel of experts has recommended the […]