An African Black Leopard Has Been Captured in Stunning Rare Photographs
Sightings of wild melanistic leopards are rare in Africa—but not unheard of. Continue reading An African Black Leopard Has Been Captured in Stunning Rare Photographs
Category Archives: wildlife
Owner of USB Stick Found in Seal Poop Has Come Forward
“I feel bad here because I feel like I’m ruining a really good story.” Continue reading Owner of USB Stick Found in Seal Poop Has Come Forward
Elephant Seals Took Over a Beach During the Shutdown and They’re Not Giving it Back
These Alligators Have Gone Into Deep-Freeze Mode
As temperatures in North Carolina dropped this week, some residents appeared frozen in ice. Continue reading These Alligators Have Gone Into Deep-Freeze Mode
Australia’s Extreme Heatwaves Have Killed a Million Fish, Dozens of Horses
Temperatures in Port Augusta soared to 49.1ºC (120.4ºF) on Thursday, making it the hottest spot in the country. Continue reading Australia’s Extreme Heatwaves Have Killed a Million Fish, Dozens of Horses
The Tiger Sharks Eating This Dead Whale Aren’t Waiting for the Government Shutdown to End
“The situation is impacted by the partial government shutdown.” Continue reading The Tiger Sharks Eating This Dead Whale Aren’t Waiting for the Government Shutdown to End
The Government Shutdown Has Halted Wildlife Conservation and Research
Between the loss of revenue and the lack of staff, important wildlife conservation work done by the National Park Service has been put in jeopardy. Continue reading The Government Shutdown Has Halted Wildlife Conservation and Research
Kid Scientists Capture Rare Footage of Endangered Animals on Camera Traps
A unique project turned students at schools around the world into citizen scientists. Continue reading Kid Scientists Capture Rare Footage of Endangered Animals on Camera Traps
The ‘Beast of Gévaudan’ Killed Hundreds in 18th Century France. What Was It?
Records from the time attributed hundreds of deaths to a mysterious beast creature that may have been a wolf, a lion, or something else entirely. Continue reading The ‘Beast of Gévaudan’ Killed Hundreds in 18th Century France. What Was It?
Human Waste Is Contaminating Australian Wildlife with More Than 60 Pharmaceuticals
A new study demonstrates the ways that pharmaceutical runoff could travel up the food-chain. Continue reading Human Waste Is Contaminating Australian Wildlife with More Than 60 Pharmaceuticals