As the door of the wire enclosure is unlatched, a small coal-black bird hops forward. For a moment, it perches at the threshold and cocks its head quizzically at its newfound liberty, then flits into the undergrowth of the surrounding savanna. Within just a few minutes, its mate, a chestnut-brown female, follows suit. These two […]
Five Animals with Crazy Hair
In the animal world, just like our human one, there are countless examples of nature’s creativity, but few are as striking as the creatures boasting extraordinary hairstyles. From the wild and wacky to the sleek and stylish, these animals captivate our imaginations with their unique and often flamboyant fur. Let’s take inspiration from them next […]
Nonnative Lizard Seen Strolling in Florida: It’s ‘Huge’
Alarge lizard was spotted walking near a street in Southwest Florida last week, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said they believe it a nonnative Asian water monitor. In a video posted to Facebook last Monday by Renee Aland, the lizard is seen walking into a wooded area, away from the street. Aland […]
Elusive jaguarundi inspires biologists to share data across Latin America
The jaguarundi (Herpailurus yagouaroundi) seems to lack distinction, at least to human eyes. It doesn’t have spots or stripes. It’s not an exceptional climber. It’s not endangered, or endemic to any one region. At 4-7 kilograms (9-16 pounds), it’s neither the biggest cat in the Americas, nor the smallest, nor even the biggest of the […]
Abandoned ‘Pet’ Lions Start a New Life in 455-Acre Sanctuary in South Africa
Six young lions, once purchased as status symbols and later abandoned in Kuwait, have begun a new chapter at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary in South Africa. Rescued from the illegal wildlife trade, the lions – males Muheeb, Saham, Shujaa, Saif, and females Dhubiya and Aziza – were found in Kuwait City and its surrounding deserts. […]
Ever seen an octopus blushing? Sea creature turns a brilliant red as it emerges from under a rock on a Welsh beach in rare footage
Beachgoers have captured amazing footage of an octopus ‘blushing’ as it emerges from its hiding place on a Welsh beach. The curled octopus transforms from a ghostly white to deep orangey-red as it crawls out from under a rock at Menai Bridge beach, Anglesey. Experts think the animal may have changed colour when it detected […]
Poachers claim to have killed one-third of all Javan rhinos, Indonesian police say
A staggering 26 Javan rhinos may have been killed in Indonesia’s Ujung Kulon National Park since 2019, according to local law enforcement. Once roaming much of Southeast Asia, Javan rhinos (Rhinoceros sondaicus) today survive in a single park in Java and are one of the most endangered large mammals on Earth. If the death toll […]
Costa Rica Outlaws State Zoos, Relocating Hundreds of Animals
In a historic move, Costa Rica has decided to close its two remaining state zoos, marking a significant step in its commitment to wildlife Conservation. The decision, announced by Costa Rica’s Ministry of Environment and Energy, comes over a decade after the country passed a law prohibiting the captivity of wild animals in government-run facilities. […]