Famed for their intelligence, dolphins have developed an array of incredible hunting techniques. Whether using tools such as sponges and shells to access prey, or rounding up fish by creating mud nets or forcing them to form bait balls, they cooperate and share knowledge in unprecedented ways. But in South Carolina, USA, bottlenose dolphins have […]
No trees, no food, shot for fun … yet Serbia’s imperial eagles are making an improbable return
At the start of every spring, before the trees in northern Serbia begin to leaf out, ornithologists drive across the plains of Vojvodina. They check old nesting sites of eastern imperial eagles, scan solitary trees along field margins, and search for signs of new nests. For years, the work of the Bird Protection and Study […]
Astonishing power and resilience of hippos revealed in 16 incredible photos
Dramatic images of hippopotamuses – from the muddy banks of the Luangwa River in Zambia to Botswana’s vast Okavango Delta. With a rotund body, short legs and gigantic head, hippopotamuses, or hippos, are among the most striking-looking animals in Africa. These characterful semi-aquatic herbivores really are huge, with some individuals weighing as much as 3,200 […]
‘Ridiculous’ plan developed at Florida zoo saves wild rhino’s eyesight in Africa
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Corralling a wild rhinoceros into a small chute to give it eyedrops might seem like a crazy plan. But if it’s crazy and it works, then it’s not crazy. Animal behaviorists partnering with the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society in Florida traveled to Africa in August to help an endangered […]
Results of the Best Photo of the Month February 2026
We are delighted to announce the results of our latest photo competition. Glenn Bartley wins First, Second and Third Prizes with his outstanding images ‘Spot-crowned Euphonia’ ; ‘Talamanca Hummingbird‘ and ‘Broad-billed Motmot’. Please give kudos to the photographers by leaving comments at the bottom of the page. See detailed results below: (click on thumbnails for […]
Unprovoked shark attacks up sharply in 2025, with 12 human deaths worldwide
The number of people killed or bitten by sharks in unprovoked attacks globally increased significantly in 2025, a report published on Wednesday has found, while a single Florida county maintained its crown as the so-called shark bite capital of the world. The International Shark Attack File, compiled by the Florida Program for Shark Research at […]