The bird family Alaudidae (larks) comprises approximately 100 species, which are widely distributed across Eurasia and Africa, with one species ranging to Australia and one to North America and Colombia. Larks generally inhabit open areas, such as various types of grasslands, open scrubland and deserts. This habitat choice is exceptional in comparison to the other […]
Bear Rescued from Abandoned Zoo in Ukraine Finds New Home in UK
A bear trapped in a zoo in Ukraine that had been hit by shelling was recently saved by Scottish zookeepers. The Asiatic black bear was discovered when Ukrainian soldiers entered the village of Yampil which had been under Russian occupation for five months. The bear, given the same name as the village, was concussed from […]
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Fisherman dies after having leg bitten off by great white shark while diving for scallops
A young fisherman diving for scallops in the Pacific Ocean off the Mexican coast was mauled and killed by a 13-foot-long great white shark, authorities said. The victim, identified by local media outlets as 22-year-old Victor Alejandro Soto Garcia, was attacked by the apex predator on Dec. 29 in the Gulf of California near Playa […]
Five New Species of Soft-Furred Hedgehogs Discovered
Soft-furred hedgehogs (gymnures) are small mammals that are members of the hedgehog family, but as their common name suggests they are furry rather than spiny. Like spiny hedgehogs, they are not rodents and they have a pointy snout. These small mammals are active during the day and night and are omnivorous, likely eating a diversity […]
Petition: Justice for Man Who Intentionally Ran Over Deer in Florida
In a truly sickening display, a man in Florida recently used his 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe to torment local wildlife. His goal? Chase down, drive over, and torture as many deer as possible, filming the whole thing to later post on TikTok. Sign the petition demanding that Clay Neil Kinney have his license revoked forever. Driving […]
Arrest warrant issued for Montana man accused of killing thousands of birds, including eagles
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) – A federal judge issued an arrest warrant Monday for a Montana man who failed to show up for an initial court appearance on charges of killing thousands of birds, including bald and golden eagles. A second defendant pleaded not guilty. The two men, working with others, killed about 3,600 birds on […]
Monotreme dreams: the plan to reintroduce platypuses into Adelaide’s once ‘noxious’ river
In May 1872, Adelaide’s doctors were surveyed about the “noxious effluvia” emanating from the River Torrens, the South Australian Advertiser reported. John Burn wrote to the paper to say he endorsed their condemnation of “the filthy state of Adelaide – a city of stenches”. “If any of our citizens be sceptical, I would suggest his […]