By 2015, scientists knew from camera trap evidence that mice were attacking albatross chicks on Marion Island, but no one had ever witnessed it first-hand on the small volcanic outcrop off the coast of South Africa. So, when researchers Stefan and Janine Schoombie came across a badly wounded wandering albatross chick in a relatively accessible […]
These Animals Can Detect Natural Disasters Before They Happen
In a fascinating display of nature’s ingenuity, certain animals possess the ability to detect impending natural disasters before they strike. This remarkable ability, highlighted in recent studies, sheds light on the potential for integrating animal behavior into early warning systems, thereby enhancing our preparedness and response strategies. Animals such as elephants, dogs, and birds have […]
Merrimack County jail superintendent arrested for wildlife poaching
The superintendent of the Merrimack County Department of Corrections is facing criminal charges related to illegal baiting and night hunting, the result of an eight-month investigation by New Hampshire Fish and Game. Travis Cushman, of Gilmanton, was arrested on March 25 and has since been placed on leave running the jail, which is located in […]
Rare Sea Turtle Stuck in the UK After US Funding Freeze
A rare and critically endangered sea turtle named Rhossi is stuck thousands of miles from home—thanks, in part, to a decision made in Washington. According to The Independent, Rhossi, a Kemp’s ridley sea turtle native to the Gulf of Mexico, washed up cold-stunned on the coast of northern Wales in 2023. After months of rehabilitation […]
‘Is it “woke” to care about the environment?’: how Trump’s cuts are dismantling global conservation work
When the guns finally fell silent in 1992, little was left alive in Gorongosa national park. During the 15 years of Mozambique’s civil war – in which more than a million people died – the country’s wildlife also paid a terrible price. Poaching for meat and ivory was so intense that the small surviving elephant […]
‘Reckless and shortsighted’: EU lifts ban on turtle dove hunting in Spain, France and Italy
Turtle doves returning to Europe this spring face a less hospitable welcome, as the EU has just voted to let hunters resume shooting the birds. The species – which migrates from sub-Saharan Africa to Europe every year – has benefited from a hunting ban since 2021, helping its western European population increase by 40 per […]
Aww…We Can’t Stop Watching These Adorable Penguins Tripping Over Rope (VIDEO)
Emperor penguins are more resilient than you think. They trek for miles through Antarctica’s ice deserts, marching blindly through unforgiving blizzards and harsh winds. They even slide down icy hills on their bellies, with seemingly no signs of pain. But, in the video below, it seems like a taut rope may be an area where […]
Researchers Find Lead, Plastic Additives and Other Contaminants in Hedgehogs
In a new study, researchers have found a wide range of pollutants in Western European hedgehogs, including heavy metals, plastic additives and more. The researchers from Lund University in Sweden were exploring the levels of heavy metals found in hedgehogs in southern Sweden, following previous research that revealed heavy metal pollution in hedgehogs in urban […]