In the animal kingdom, tales of forbidden romances between endangered wild animals and their domestic counterparts weave a complex narrative fraught with consequences. From yaks seeking affection from docile cows to testosterone-fueled wild camels charging pastoralist herds, these encounters pose serious challenges with far-reaching implications. The dwindling populations of many endangered species, coupled with shrinking […]
Remains of Girl, 12, Found After Crocodile Attack: ‘Devastating’
The body of a missing 12-year-old girl feared attacked by a crocodile has been discovered by police. The girl was reported missing on Tuesday evening local time, after swimming in a river named Mango Creek in Australia’s Northern Territory, some 220 miles southwest of the city of Darwin. The girl’s remains showed injuries consistent with […]
From Fiber to Probiotics: How Supplements Support Your Horse’s Digestive System
Maintaining optimal digestive health in horses is crucial for their overall well-being, mirroring the importance of a balanced diet in humans. Sometimes, however, horses require additional support beyond their natural grazing habits and regular feed. This is where dietary supplements, such as fiber and probiotics, play a pivotal role. This comprehensive exploration explores how these […]
‘No chain stores, but moose on every corner’: as Colorado herds thrive, clashes with people rise
One morning in the winter of 1978, a handful of state wildlife staff huddled together in the Uinta Mountains in north-eastern Utah. Deep snows coated the peaks and filled the valleys. A pair of helicopters cruised over the frozen landscape, helping those on the ground search for their prize: a cow moose in a snowy […]
Hawaii Deploys Millions of Mosquitoes in Bold Move to Save Endangered Birds
In an extraordinary conservation effort, millions of specialized mosquitoes are being released in Hawaii from helicopters to prevent the extinction of the archipelago’s rare honeycreeper birds. These native birds, known for their vivid colors and unique songs, are facing a deadly threat from malaria transmitted by non-native mosquitoes, originally introduced in the 1800s by European […]
VIDEO: “Holy cow, there’s a bear in our car!” And the car doesn’t come out of it well
When the Edens family left their minivan at a campsite on Bass Lake in California this week, they returned to discover a trapped bear trashing the vehicle… and using it as a public convenience. Irik Edens, who was on a trip with his wife to celebrate their (unlucky) 13th wedding anniversary with their kids, told […]
World’s smallest living elephants listed as Endangered on Red List
A newly confirmed elephant subspecies is already at risk of extinction. Bornean elephants have wider faces and smaller bodies than other Asian elephants. Standing just 2.5 meters tall, they narrowly beat the African forest elephant to the title of the smallest living elephant. Though they were first named in 1950, disagreement over whether these mammals […]
Slugs and Snails Thrive in the City
Urbanization poses a significant challenge to native wildlife, with many species struggling to adapt to the drastic habitat changes and Pollution that come with city life. However, a recent study published in PLOS ONE reveals a surprising exception: slugs and snails may prefer urban environments in Los Angeles. This study, led by Joseph Curti from […]