Madagascar is renowned for its lemurs, which are threatened due to hunting and deforestation. Restoring native forests to ensure their survival is critical, but once damaged, forests in Madagascar are vulnerable to takeover by invasive guava trees — whose seeds the lemurs themselves are helping to spread. When the delicious strawberry guavas (Psidium cattleyanum) are […]
Choose Quality Treats for Your Dog Buying dog treats can feel overwhelming. Pet store aisles are packed with options, labels are confusing, and not all treats are created equal. The reality? Little transparency, inconsistent quality, and vague ingredient lists make it hard for dog parents to choose the best treats that truly support their dog’s […]
Human microbiome research is a blossoming field of study, shedding light on the millions of microbes living within us — microscopic species frequently vital to our health. In tandem, researchers across the globe have also been delving into the microbes living inside wildlife in hopes of developing a new conservation and rewilding tool. Early research […]
With over 8.7 million species of animals in the world, it’s perhaps no surprise that evolution has produced some particularly peculiar-looking ones. Ugly as some of them may be, these so-called weird animals often become some of the most loved and well know (especially in the age of the internet meme – looking at you blobfish!). There will […]
California has taken a historic step for animal protection by banning octopus farming. Now, the rest of the country must follow. The Oppose Cruelty to Octopuses (OCTO) Act prohibits the farming of octopuses for food and bans the sale of commercially farmed octopus in California. With this law, California joined Washington in recognizing that these […]
While there are plenty of weird birds to be found in the natural world, this avian selection is particularly extraordinary. From the only bird that hibernates, to the bird that can kick a human to death, here are 10 birds that defy the norms of nature. Birds that break nature’s rules Livingstone’s turaco The bird with metal […]
At the Richard Underwood Nature Refuge in the Australian state of Queensland, a surveillance camera recorded a young northern hairy-nosed wombat. This species is considered one of the rarest mammals on the planet and is listed as Critically Endangered. For the conservation community, such footage was a significant milestone that confirms the viability of a […]
The meaning of family pet has been widely reshaped in the last two decades. Dogs and cats used to occupy the vast majority of the discussion around pets, but a new breed of animal fans has expanded the definition of “pet,” and reptiles are at the forefront of that shift. In the burbs or the city, terrariums […]