Welcome to the “Best Photo of the Month” competition showcasing and celebrating the biodiversity of Planet Earth. Voting is easy and lots of fun. By popular request the number of images to be selected has been increased to six. First click an image and the slideshow will start automatically. Select the SIX images you like best […]
Glue in the face: How frogs’ sticky secretions defend them from attack
Many of us are familiar with the story of The Frog Prince, where a princess kisses a frog, and to her surprise, it transforms into a human prince. In reality, many frog species produce poison in their skin, the effects of which can range from mild nausea to death, so this display of affection is […]
4 Best Lake Trails in Picos de Europa National Park
Are you dreaming of a peaceful retreat in Spain? This country is a paradise for hikers – every corner deserves to be explored. However, the Picos de Europa National Park, located in the northern region of Spain, remains a special place that is visited by millions of nature enthusiasts every year. This area is known […]
Scientists Warn of New Pathway for Bird Flu to Reach Australia
Researchers have discovered a new potential route for the spread of an aggressive strain of bird flu to Australia, linked to the behavior of certain migratory birds. These birds, known for stealing food from other species, could inadvertently transmit the virus as they travel across borders. Australia remains the only continent that has not yet […]
As bears fatten up this fall and enter CT homes at record levels, wildlife officials urge caution
Ah, fall in Connecticut. It’s a beautiful time of year: bright leaves and crisp air coalescing into the perfect backdrop for a season of harvest and, if you’re a hungry black bear, hyperphagia. Wait, hyper-what? “Hyperphagia” is science-speak for what wildlife officials more casually call the annual “power-eating marathon” of Connecticut’s black bears. And these […]
Rock climbers help Yosemite peregrine falcons back to the skies as conservation scheme scales new heights
Once on the brink of extinction, Yosemite’s iconic peregrine falcons are now thriving thanks to the cooperation of climbers. No longer endangered, the number of peregrine breeding pairs has skyrocketed from just eight in 2009 to 17 today, all thanks to a 15 year collaborative recovery scheme involving climbers, the National Park Service and the […]
Petition: Tell the Bronx Zoo to Provide Proof of Happy’s Health and Relocate Her to a Sanctuary
Happy the Elephant is a majestic Asian elephant who has lived in captivity almost her entire life. While she has been forced to live alone for the last 13 years in the Bronx Zoo, she has reportedly not been seen in public since July 2024, raising serious concerns about her health and well-being. Happy deserves […]
Genetic Tracing Links SARS-CoV-2 With Animals at Wildlife Market
The virus behind COVID-19 appears to have first leapt to humans from captive wildlife at the Huanan seafood market in Wuhan, and now a new study identifies specific animals that likely carried the virus. The new analysis – of metagenomic RNA data collected shortly after the market was shut down – also supports accumulating evidence […]