Thousands of koalas are being displaced each year as blue gum plantations are cut down in Victoria, worsening overcrowding in nearby forests and exacerbating the risk of injury and death during bushfires. An estimated 42,500 koalas live in blue gum plantations in south-west Victoria, data shows. Between 8,000 and 10,000 hectares of plantation are harvested […]
Bernese Mountain Dogs are one of those breeds that turn heads everywhere they go. They’re huge, fluffy, and look like they walked out of a cartoon. But behind that big, cuddly look is a calm, loyal dog that really just wants to hang out with its people. A lot of folks fall in love with […]
DOWNIEVILLE, Calif. — Patrice Miller, 71, lived by herself in a small yellow house beneath towering mountain peaks on the edge of a burbling river in this Sierra County village. She doted on her cats and her exotic orchids, and was known to neighbors for her delicious homemade bread. One fall afternoon in 2023, after […]
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is searching for the person who stabbed a baby seal multiple times on a beach in Oregon. The seal survived the March attack in a cove in the small town of Neskowin, which sits along the Pacific Ocean, NOAA said Monday. The administration’s marine stranding team was able to […]
Bearded dragons are fantastic, easy-to-care-for pets that bring joy with their unique behavior and vibrant colors. One of the distinctive features of bearded dragons is their beard, a flap of skin that stretches around their neck. When they feel threatened or stressed, they usually puff up to make themselves appear larger and more intimidating. However, […]
The memory of a blue whale gliding past his small boat haunts Patricio Ortiz. A deep wound disfigured the cetacean’s giant body – a big chunk had been ripped from its dorsal fin. Cargo ships are the only adversary capable of inflicting such harm on a blue whale, he says. “Nothing can be done when […]
So, you’re thinking about getting a pet rabbit, or maybe one’s already on the way. Either way, let’s get one thing straight: these little fluffballs are nothing like a hamster or a goldfish. They’re not low-effort pets. They’re smart, social, and they come with a real list of needs. If you’re hoping to give your […]
At least 123 vultures died in South Africa’s flagship national park after eating the carcass of a poisoned elephant, park authorities and an animal conservation group said on Thursday. The elephant was reportedly laced with agricultural pesticides by poachers. Another 83 vultures that were rescued from the site and transported for treatment by helicopter or […]