Benin – Researchers documented hundreds of critically endangered hooded vultures openly sold in fetish markets across southern Benin, revealing a trade fueled by traditional beliefs. These birds, once common scavengers near human settlements, now face near-extirpation due to demand from Vodùn practitioners seeking supernatural benefits. The findings underscore a growing regional crisis, where illegal commerce ...
Montana’s Hell Creek Formation – Paleontologists recently analyzed key specimens that settled a decades-long debate over a mysterious small tyrannosaur. Fossils long dismissed as juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex now stand confirmed as adults of a separate species, Nanotyrannus lancensis. This revelation points to a more crowded top of the food chain in the late Cretaceous, around ...
Ranchi – A tiny female Asiatic lion cub has brought waves of relief and excitement to Bhagwan Birsa Biological Park after overcoming a life-threatening illness. Born in late November last year, the cub faced a critical health crisis just 10 days into her life, prompting immediate separation from her mother. Thanks to round-the-clock care from ...
Fota Wildlife Park, Cork – Fans of wildlife have just weeks left to catch a glimpse of some standout residents at this popular Cork attraction. Asiatic lion cubs Theo, Rakesh, and Thor, together with Jai, Ireland’s first and only Indian rhino calf, prepare to leave for overseas destinations. These departures support essential breeding initiatives aimed ...
Alabama – A fossil from the Mooreville Chalk formations revealed a startling snapshot of prehistoric violence between two top marine predators. Researchers found a massive broken tooth embedded in the neck vertebra of a four-meter-long Polycotylus plesiosaur, marking the first direct evidence of such an attack. The injury showed no signs of healing, indicating it ...
Northeastern Mexico – Paleontologists have unveiled a remarkable find from the late Cretaceous period: a massive mosasaur species known as Prognathodon cipactli. This six-meter-long creature dominated ancient seas around 70 million years ago. The discovery, based on well-preserved fossils, sheds new light on the fierce marine life that thrived in the region just before the ...
India – Major national parks across the country rolled out strict mobile phone bans during safari drives in early 2026, aiming to curb disturbances that threatened both wildlife and visitor safety. The measures followed Supreme Court guidelines issued in November 2025, addressing how smartphone use fueled overcrowding and noise in protected areas. Officials noted that ...
Broxbourne, Hertfordshire – A nine-year-old Asiatic lion named Sahee captured attention at Hertfordshire Zoo when he underwent a specialized medical procedure last December. The effort focused on assessing his reproductive health as part of broader conservation initiatives. Zoo officials emphasized the examination’s role in supporting an international breeding program for the vulnerable species. Sahee’s High-Stakes ...
Germany’s Posidonia Shale – Researchers at Curtin University unraveled a paleontological enigma surrounding the exceptional three-dimensional fossils of ichthyosaurs from this Jurassic site. A 183-million-year-old specimen, encased in a carbonate concretion, showcased bones filled with minerals that hinted at complex processes beyond simple oxygen deprivation. The discovery highlighted the role of microscopic life in transforming ...
Hunan Province, China – Paleontologists extracted over 50,000 fossils from a single limestone quarry in Huayuan County, exposing 91 species unknown to science from 512 million years ago. These specimens, collectively termed the Huayuan biota, captured a vibrant underwater world just after the Sinsk event wiped out nearly half of early marine life. The finds ...
