Just like humans leave DNA in the places we inhabit, water-dwelling animals leave DNA behind in the water column. In a paper published June 3 in the journal Current Biology, scientists report that sponges, which can filter 10,000 liters of water daily, catch DNA in their tissues as they filter-feed. Continue Reading
It’s horrible to hear about animal abuse cases or read the ways humans are endangering many species. Fortunately, there are things we can do to speak for them. One of the ways we can help and lend our voices to good causes is by signing petitions. Such petitions are sent Continue Reading
Renowned amphibian and reptile photographer Matthijs Kuijpers has released his first book, Cold Instinct. Kuijpers says the aim of the work is ‘for the viewer to abandon the fear and negative thoughts that often surround these animals’. What’s left is the bizarre beauty of these creatures in their simplest form Continue Reading
This is a story that a lot of dog lovers will relate to. It is how one simple act of love can create a ripple. Bella a one-year-old absolutely beautiful Black Lab was being sold on Facebook for free. Whoever wanted her gone wasn’t sharing her story or why. A Continue Reading
We live in Sydney Australia and are lucky enough to be surrounded by amazing wildlife. One of the animals in our backyard is the eastern water dragon. They swim in our pool on hot days and for the rest of the time, we just see them every now and then. Continue Reading
Scientists have discovered one of the largest carnivorous mammals on earth in Kenya.The lion and tiger-like animal, which lived 23 million years ago, probably weighed around 1500 pounds and was almost twice as large as an adult polar bear. The megacarnivore lived in Eurasia, North America and parts of Africa Continue Reading
Cats are enigmatic creatures that love having us on the edge of our seats, waiting for their next bravado. Although not yet famous for their dancing skills, rumor has it they are ever so eagerly aiming for the stars, as you shall soon see. Historically, many cultures have had their Continue Reading
In two new species of rare giant stick insects, males turn livid blue or multicolored at sexual maturity — but why? Scientists have discovered two new species of giant stick insect on Madagascar, whose males become dazzling blue or multicolored at sexual maturity. The researchers describe their rare and exciting Continue Reading
An unprecedented marine heatwave had long-lasting negative impacts on both survival and birth rates on the iconic dolphin population in Shark Bay, Western Australia. Researchers at UZH have now documented that climate change may have more far-reaching consequences for the conservation of marine mammals than previously thought. Shark Bay in Continue Reading
While proper information about the conservation status of tiger gecko species is largely missing, these Asian lizards are already particularly vulnerable to extinction, as most of them have extremely restricted distribution. Furthermore, they have been facing severe declines over the last two decades, mostly due to overcollection for the international Continue Reading
11 Lillith A Eurasian lynx named Lillith escaped from a zoo in Wales in October 2017. The feline broke out of its enclosure at Borth Wild Animal Kingdom in Ceredigion, and was missing for five days when the announcement of its disappearance was made public. Andrew Venables spotted Lillith while Continue Reading
8. Brainless Frog Usually you’d consider an animal dead once its brain or head is removed, but that isn’t quite the case with frogs. Like other animals on this list, dead frogs still exhibit much of the same behavior found in their living counterparts. In experiments where scientists removed the Continue Reading
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