Seeing an animal injured or stressed is upsetting to the best of humanity, and wanting to help them feels like second nature. Sometimes, no matter how hard someone tries, it can be really easy to do the wrong thing while trying to do the right thing, especially when it comes to wildlife. As winter is […]
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How to Find the Perfect Gift for Your Animal Lover Friend
Finding a gift for someone can be hard work – especially if that person is an animal lover. Not only do you need to make sure the present is something they’d like, but it also has to reflect your appreciation and show how much you care. Unfortunately, although animals bring us an immense amount of […]
The scariest animals to encounter on a hike (and how to handle them)
Wildlife-watching is one of the great pleasures of hiking, but some encounters are riskier than others. Although attacks on hikers are rare, and even bears and wolves would much rather avoid a close encounter, there are still steps you should take to keep yourself safe. The guide below offers more comprehensive advice on how to […]
Ew! These Animals are Attracted to Strange Smells
When we think of animals and their sense of smell, we often consider their ability to locate food, detect danger, or find mates. However, nature has a way of surprising us with the intriguing and sometimes bizarre scents that attract various creatures. 1. Beer-Loving Salmon Humans aren’t the only ones who appreciate the aroma of […]
Artificial Intelligence Could Finally Let Us Talk with Animals
Underneath the thick forest canopy on a remote island in the South Pacific, a New Caledonian Crow peers from its perch, dark eyes glittering. The bird carefully removes a branch, strips off unwanted leaves with its bill and fashions a hook from the wood. The crow is a perfectionist: if it makes an error, it […]
New on Earth: Baby Animals in the Wild
For the last twenty years, Suzi Eszterhas has dedicated her life and her work as a wildlife photographer to capturing the family lives of wild animals throughout the world, focusing particularly on endangered species. Often spending weeks, months, or even years with a single animal family, she has photographed many unique moments in the lives […]
Nature’s Witnesses to Nuclear History: These Animals Still Carry Radiation
The echoes of humanity’s nuclear legacy resonate far and wide, leaving an indelible mark on some of the most unsuspecting creatures across the globe. From the lush Pacific waters of Enewetak Atoll to the dense forests of Bavaria, the chilling consequences of nuclear testing and disasters are surfacing in the animal kingdom. As National Geographic […]
Animals Demonstrate Strategies to Beat Rising Heat
2023 has broken records, but not in a good way. With the hottest day, week, and month all occurring this year, the climate crisis has become a stark reality faced by human and nonhuman animals around the globe. The United Nations has even declared that the Earth has seen the end of Global warming and […]