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Videos of people feeding crocodiles at site of latest attack are deeply concerning, says expert
After a 4.9-meter saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) killed a 40-year-old doctor in Far North Queensland this week, the illegal feeding of wild crocodiles has become a point of major concern. The victim was not feeding crocodiles; he was reportedly just walking along a path when the river bank gave way, and he fell into the […]
Elephant Dung Feeds 2 Million Beetles Per Day
Have you ever wondered how small beetles that thrive beneath the surface of Africa’s savannas? These unassuming creatures, dung beetles, have a fascinating relationship with the larger animals like elephants that roam these open lands. Dr. Frank Krell, a veteran research entomologist from the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, has spent over two decades […]
Rare Seafaring Birds Follow Tropical Cyclones to Find Better Feeding Opportunities
A new study has found that a rare and wide-ranging North Atlantic seabird — Desertas petrel (Pterodroma deserta) — demonstrates unique foraging behaviors that involve following tropical cyclones during hurricane season in order to exploit the storms’ dynamic conditions. Unlike other seabirds who spend the majority of their lives flying above the open ocean, these […]
Black bear unwittingly becomes vlogger after filming himself running away with bird feeder that has camera attached
Newly released footage shows the hilarious moment a black bear inadvertently filmed himself stealing a bird feeder from a residential backyard in Maine. The much-feared predator could be seen trying to steal some sunflower seeds from a feeder placed on a pedestal at a home in New Gloucester. But when the bear was unsuccessful in […]
Celebrity Scottish stag put down after hikers feed it junk food
A highland stag that became well-known for approaching hikers for snacks has had to be euthanized as a result of his poor diet. Callum the stag, who even had his own Facebook page, was often seen at Torridon’s Beinn Eighe car park, in the north-west Highlands, where he would walk up to hikers and accept […]
Bear conflicts are increasing in one of Colorado’s busiest resort areas, and officials want feedback on their plan to manage it
Both bear and human populations are growing in one of Colorado’s busiest resort regions, leading to increased conflicts in recent years, according to a draft report from the state wildlife agency. Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s draft Black Bear Management Plan for the region that includes Summit and Grand counties documented an average of 79 human-caused […]
Female giraffes drove the evolution of long necks in order to feed on the most nutritious leaves
Everything in biology ultimately boils down to food and sex. To survive as an individual you need food. To survive as a species you need sex. Not surprisingly then, the age-old question of why giraffes have long necks has centered around food and sex. After debating this question for the past 150 years, biologists still […]