I’d never seen a flying rhino before. Then again, I’d never visited the lowland rainforest of Borneo. This is the main stronghold of the rhinoceros hornbill, one of the largest and most imposing of its bizarre family. So when a huge black-and-white bird flew out of the forest canopy, I was suitably impressed. I was […]
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The Internet Is Stunned By This 5-Meter, 700-Kilo Crocodile Who’s Been Around Since 1900
Planet Earth is home to over 2 million different species, all of which are at least somewhat unique. But while we humans have our intellect, which makes us truly stand out from the crowd, we’re not the only ones who have something of such impressiveness. For example, let’s take a look at Henry, a reptile […]
Scientists find unexpected biodiversity in an African river, thanks to eDNA
When Manuel Lopes-Lima set out to survey aquatic biodiversity on the Corubal River in 2022, he’d set his expectations very low. The river that straddles the West African nations of Guinea and Guinea-Bissau was, after all, very remote and grossly understudied. Two expeditions later, the story has turned on its heels. With the help of […]
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 […]
Lion Brothers Cross Predator-Filled African River in Record-Breaking Swim
A research team has documented a pair of lion brothers crossing an African river filled with predators at night in a record-breaking 1.5-kilometer swim. The team, led by Dr. Alexander Braczkowski from the Griffith University Centre for Planetary Health and Food Security, filmed the two lions — Jacob and Tibu — on their night swim […]
Remains of Girl, 12, Found After Crocodile Attack: ‘Devastating’
The body of a missing 12-year-old girl feared attacked by a crocodile has been discovered by police. The girl was reported missing on Tuesday evening local time, after swimming in a river named Mango Creek in Australia’s Northern Territory, some 220 miles southwest of the city of Darwin. The girl’s remains showed injuries consistent with […]
‘He Put Up a Fair Fight’: 13-Foot Crocodile Attacks Houseboat
A 13.7-foot-long crocodile was captured by authorities after it came mere inches from attacking a houseboat-dweller. The croc launched itself onto the houseboat in the Cardwell marina in Australia’s Northern Queensland, with owner Dean Grieve narrowly avoiding its maw. After reporting the incident to Queensland’s Department of Environment, Science and Innovation, the crocodile was captured […]
Teenager dies after suspected crocodile attack in the Torres Strait
A teenager has died after a suspected crocodile attack off an island in the Torres Strait, police have confirmed. Thursday Island water police launched a search and rescue operation near Saibai Island after receiving reports at about 4am on Thursday that a 16-year-old boy was missing. The teenager, and a 13-year-old boy, reportedly attempted to […]