Incredible video of an enormous alligator devouring a python in Florida’s Everglades was filmed by a passing cyclist earlier this week. Alison Joslyn, who is an endurance athlete and has a passion for wildlife photography, caught the shocking sight as she was out on her bike, training. ‘That’s one less python to terrorize the Everglades.’ […]
Daily singing workout keeps songbird males attractive, study shows
Every year in the Christmas season it becomes clear again that some people are amazingly skilled singers, like Mariah Carey and George Michael. Their singing can stir strong emotions. Singing involves probably the most complex and mostly hidden movements humans and animals can make. To become a good singer, you need to learn how to […]
Breaking: New York outlaws wildlife killing contests
This week Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation to ban wildlife killing contests in New York state. This is a wonderful moment for wildlife, as New York has been the scene of more than 20 of these senseless spectacles each year. The contests targeted a broad range of animals including coyotes, foxes, bobcats, squirrels, raccoons, crows, […]
Princeton on alert after rabid raccoon rampage
Princeton New Jersey was put on high alert this week after a rabid raccoon bit two people, including a Princeton University student, authorities said. The first “unprovoked” attack occurred near the Dillon Gym on Princeton’s campus around 8:45 p.m. Monday, authorities said. The health department said the “chirping” raccoon ambushed an unsuspecting female Princeton University […]
Should we give a Hoot about the mass killing of Barred Owls?
The Barred Owl‘s hooting call, “Who cooks for you? Who cooks for you all?” is a classic sound of old forests and treed swamps according to online source allaboutbirds.org. Read More: Barred Owl Identification, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology All about birds is managed by Cornell lab of Ornithology, whose mission is to […]
Results of the Best Photo of the Month November 2023
We are delighted to announce the results of our latest photo competition. Tomas Grim wins First Prize with his outstanding image ‘Critically Endangered Red-fronted Macaw‘. Alan Murphy wins Second Prize with his inspirational image ‘Royal Terns’. Third Prize goes to Paamul Jack with ‘Mexican King Vulture‘. These breathtaking images are a reminder of how powerful […]
Traversing a Continent to Keep their Species Alive – the Importance of Migratory Birds
I met Dr. Eduardo Corona at a recent University of Texas Urban Bird Project presentation in San Antonio, Texas. Corona shared his work on “Birds and their biocultural role in Mesoamerica.” Dr. Corona is an archeologist and researcher at the Instituto Nacional de Antropologia e Historia (INAH) in Mexico and a distinguished member of Mexico’s […]
VOTE for the Best Photo of the Month November 2023
Welcome to the “Best Photo of the Month” competition showcasing and celebrating the biodiversity of Planet Earth. Voting is easy and lots of fun. First click an image and the slideshow will start automatically. Then select the three images you like best of all and click the blue VOTE button at the bottom of the […]