You can hear the fear in this female hiker’s voice as pleads with a grizzly not to come any closer; “Please don’t come here. Thank you, please go,” she quivers with a politeness that’s at odds with the scary encounter. And yet she captures it all on video. Brave? Daft? Or just how we’re hard-wired […]
Thai tiger numbers swell as prey populations stabilize in western forests
The tiger population density in a series of protected areas in western Thailand has more than doubled over the past two decades, according to new survey data. Thailand is the final stronghold of the Indochinese tiger (Panthera tigris corbetti), the subspecies having been extirpated from neighboring Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam over the past decade due […]
Australian Animal Sanctuary Ends Koala Cuddling Amid Animal Welfare Concerns
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Brisbane, Australia, known as the world’s first koala sanctuary since its opening in 1927, has announced that it will end its long-standing practice of allowing visitors to cuddle koalas. This change, effective from Monday, comes in response to visitor feedback and growing calls from animal welfare organizations to outlaw the […]
Florida residents shocked to discover a manatee in a man-made lake as biologists scramble to figure out how it got there
South Florida residents were shocked to discover a manatee swimming in a man-made lake last week as biologists theorize how the animal ended up so far from home. A resident captured a video of the animal swimming in a lake west of Fort Lauderdale last week, about 10 miles from the Atlantic Ocean where the […]
How to Throw Your Kid a Fun Animal-Themed Birthday Party
Planning a birthday party for your child is always an exciting endeavor, but when you choose an animal theme, the fun reaches new heights. An animal-themed birthday party not only sparks imaginations but also allows kids to explore the fascinating world of wildlife playfully and engagingly. Whether your child dreams of becoming a jungle explorer, […]
Aggressive Policies Threaten Wolves in the Northern Rockies
The gray wolves of the northern Rocky Mountains face significant threats. Conservationists are battling against state-sanctioned wolf hunts and policies that could decimate the wolf population in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming. However, new efforts and legal battles are emerging to protect these majestic animals. The Struggle for Federal Protection Wolves in the northern Rockies have […]
Can Hippos Fly? New Research Discovers Hippos Can Get Airborne
Scientists at the Royal Veterinary College in North Mymms, Hertfordshire, have made a discovery: hippos, despite their hefty size, can briefly become airborne. This revelation came after extensive video analysis of hippos in motion, conducted by evolutionary biomechanics professor John Hutchinson and his team. The research team closely examined footage of hippos running, including videos […]
Protected Blue Penguins Die After Dog Attack
Three of the world’s smallest penguins have been found dead after being attacked by a dog in New Zealand. The penguins, known as kororā or little blue penguins, were attacked at the Evans Bay Marina in Wellington, where they had been nesting. The species has seen huge population declines due to predation by dogs, cats, […]