The Aspinall Foundation, a charity based in Kent, reported more than 3,000 violations of standards set by the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) over an 18-month investigation. This investigation covered 29 different zoos across 12 European countries. The EAZA, with 308 member institutions including numerous UK zoos, aims to ensure its members uphold […]
Drunk Monkey Goes on Rampage Fueled by Jealously Over Owner’s New Husband
Ascorned, drunk money reportedly went on a wild revenge spree and bit five people after becoming jealous of his owner’s partner. Garik, a monkey from the village of Myliki, Komsomolsk-on-Amur, Russia, escaped from his owner, Anna, on Friday after her husband let him out of his cage, Russian outlet Knife Media reported. The monkey reportedly […]
More than 5,000 feral horses culled in Kosciuszko national park since aerial shooting resumed
More than 5,000 feral horses have been culled since the recommencement of aerial shooting in the Kosciuszko national park, with the NSW environment minister, Penny Sharpe, describing the number as proof of the need to control the threat the animals pose to the alpine wilderness. Conservationists said for the first time the number of horses […]
Dingo killed with speargun on K’gari amid spate of sightings
A man is accused of killing a dingo with a speargun at a popular Queensland holiday spot. Wildlife officers said the man had used the speargun after the dingo lingered around a camp site at night on K’gari, formerly known as Fraser Island. Queensland’s Department of Environment, Science and Innovation said the killing had occurred […]
Joyful moment playful pod of dolphins jump out the water as they get up close to group of jet skiers near Bournemouth Pier in ‘once-in-a-lifetime experience’
A group of jet skiers enjoyed a front row seat to a ‘once in a lifetime’ performance from a playful dolphin pod. The three dolphins got metres away from their audience and jumped clear of the water near Bournemouth Pier, Dorset. Lola Richardson and her six friends turned off their engines and enjoyed the incredible […]
English Woman Shocked to Find Monkey in Her Greenhouse – Now He’s in a Sanctuary with a Girlfriend
A woman in the city of Wolverhampton, England, suddenly discovered a South American monkey in her greenhouse, and scrambled to figure out who to call. The animal charity Wings and Paws said they were contacted by a distressed woman who reported a “strange wild animal with a bushy tail” leaping about her property. Volunteers who […]
Why Microscopic Organisms Rule Evolutionary History
It’s easy to be captivated by the giants—the towering dinosaurs, massive mammals, and colossal pterosaurs. Yet, if we zoom in, quite literally, we’ll find that the true champions of evolution are the tiny organisms, often overlooked but incredibly resilient and ancient. Picture this: the Earth, freshly cooled, about 3.8 billion years ago. It’s a world […]
VOTE for the Best Photo of the Month May 2024
Welcome to the “Best Photo of the Month” competition showcasing and celebrating the biodiversity of Planet Earth. Voting is easy and lots of fun. By popular request the number of images to be selected has been increased to six. First click an image and the slideshow will start automatically. Select the SIX images you like best […]