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 […]
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It looks like a squat, cuddly little bear, chirps like a bird and has webbed feet for swimming – meet the very rare and bizarre wild dog that’s like no other
The bush dog (Speothos venaticus) is an elusive species. These small and stocky canines have an extensive range in Central and South America yet are so rarely seen in the wild that most of what we know about them is gleaned from studying captive individuals. Its closest relative is thought to be the maned wolf or the African […]
Bird flu sweeps through zoos with ‘grave implications’ for endangered animals
Dozens of rare animals including tigers, lions and cheetahs are dying as bird flu infiltrates zoos, with potentially “grave implications” for endangered species, researchers have warned. As a growing number of zoos report animal deaths, scientists are concerned that infected wild birds landing in enclosures could be spreading it among captive animals. In the US, […]
Ethiopian Wolves May Be Surprising Pollinators
Ethiopian wolves, known for their carnivorous diet, have been observed licking nectar from red hot poker flowers in the Bale Mountains. These wolves, with their white snouts dusted yellow by pollen, may play an unexpected role in plant pollination. Sandra Lai, an ecologist from Oxford University, and her team noted this unusual behavior, suggesting that […]
Cloud Forest Animals Thrive After Invasive Rodent Eradication on Lord Howe Island–A World Heritage Site
In 2022, GNN reported on the return of wildlife seen on Lord Howe Island of Australia following an extermination campaign of rats. Now, an expedition to the island’s high forests has revealed stunning imagery of a one-of-a-kind ecosystem where 85% of plants are found nowhere else on Earth. “Ascending into this rare island cloud forest […]
Rodents May Use Sound to Enhance Their Sense of Smell
Recent research suggests that rats and mice might be fine-tuning their already impressive sense of smell through sounds that humans can’t detect. Scientists believe that these rodents could be using ultrasonic vocalizations (USVs) to influence their olfactory abilities in ways previously unknown. Eduardo Mercado III, one of the researchers behind the study published in Neuroscience […]
The Health Risks of Having Wildlife in Your Home
Do you hear some scratching in the attic? Or droppings in the garage? This is a sign that wildlife has snuck into your home. Want to know what these threats are? And how can you save yourself and your family? Well, keep reading to find out! Here is all about the dangers animals pose and […]
Mastering Pest Defense: Expert Strategies for a Pest-Free Nature
The tranquility of natural settings, whether in gardens, parks, or wild landscapes, can be disrupted by the presence of pests. As custodians of these environments, it is crucial to cultivate a pest-free nature to preserve the beauty and balance of ecosystems. In this blog, we will explore expert strategies for mastering pest defense, encompassing eco-friendly […]