Lion brothers make death-defying record swim across croc-infested river

Two lion siblings have set a new record for long-distance swimming, paddling across a treacherous stretch of river infested with crocodiles and hippos, on an epic adventure to find female mates.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Griffith U… Continue reading Lion brothers make death-defying record swim across croc-infested river

Yellowstone on snowmobiles – and why Ski-doo is the only one allowed

Ski-doo is best known for its snowmobiles. Yellowstone National Park is best known for its geysers, wildlife, and herds of tourists in the summer. Combining Ski-doo and Yellowstone makes for a bucket-list trip.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, Tran… Continue reading Yellowstone on snowmobiles – and why Ski-doo is the only one allowed

Fat Bear Week has crowned a huge new champion of chonk

In its 10th year, a new heavyweight hero has emerged to claim the title of summer fatty among the hot competition of local brown bears that call Katmai National Park, Alaska, home.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: National Parks, Fishing,… Continue reading Fat Bear Week has crowned a huge new champion of chonk

Ice Age footprints tell incredible story of mother and child’s journey

You can learn a lot about someone by the way they walk – and apparently that even applies after 10,000 years. In New Mexico, researchers have discovered what they claim is the longest known set of fossilized human footprints, stretching over 1.5 km (0…. Continue reading Ice Age footprints tell incredible story of mother and child’s journey

Sublime highlights from the UK National Parks Photography Competition

A powerful shot of an osprey snatching its prey from a lake has won the 2020 National Parks Photography Competition, a contest designed to celebrate the natural beauty of the United Kingdom’s 15 National Parks.Continue ReadingCategory: Digital Cameras,… Continue reading Sublime highlights from the UK National Parks Photography Competition

Elite Canadian Wolves Airdropped Into Michigan to Kill Moose and Have Babies

The new arrivals bring the total wolf population of Isle Royale National Park to eight. Continue reading Elite Canadian Wolves Airdropped Into Michigan to Kill Moose and Have Babies

Yosemite National Park Death Went Unreported For a Week During Government Shutdown

The government shutdown has left national parks understaffed as skeleton crews work to keep visitors and natural heritage safe. Continue reading Yosemite National Park Death Went Unreported For a Week During Government Shutdown