Morro Bay, California – A two-week-old sea otter pup found alone on the beach sparked a swift response from wildlife experts. Responders from The Marine Mammal Center sprang into action after a concerned bystander spotted the tiny animal and called the hotline. What followed was a creative rescue effort that highlighted the unique bonds in ...
Researchers in Taiwan built a life-sized model of a brooding oviraptor dinosaur to explore ancient reproductive behaviors. The experiment revealed that these bird-like creatures from 70 million years ago relied on both their body heat and sunlight to incubate eggs in semi-open nests. Unlike modern birds, which maintain precise control over egg temperatures, oviraptors faced ...
Dubai – Colossal Biosciences turned heads at the World Governments Summit with the launch of its groundbreaking bio vaults initiative. Founder and CEO Ben Lamm described bringing back extinct species as “the most exciting thing in 2026,” pairing revival efforts with urgent preservation strategies. The company targets prehistoric megafauna like the woolly mammoth and dire ...
Papua New Guinea – Deep in the rugged highlands of Papua New Guinea, a elusive canine captures the imagination with its otherworldly calls. The New Guinea singing dog, a primitive breed teetering on the edge of extinction, fills the misty forests with yodel-like howls rather than typical barks. Long presumed lost to the wild, recent ...
Sanjay Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh – A wildlife veterinarian stumbled upon a heartbreaking sight at the forest’s fringe: a gaur, normally a towering symbol of power, reduced to a scrawny shadow of itself. Ribs protruded sharply from its wasting frame, a stark reminder of threats lurking beyond poachers and predators. This encounter years ago with ...
South Africa – Environment Minister Willie Aucamp recently endorsed scientific assessments that endorse the resumption of rhino trophy exports, signaling a clear break from the restrictive measures enacted by his predecessor. This development emerged from updated non-detriment findings required under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES). Private landowners, who steward large rhino ...
Cincinnati, Ohio – The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden nears completion of a modern Mexican wolf habitat integrated into its primary visitor loop. This strategic addition enhances public awareness of the species’ ongoing recovery while providing essential space for wolves held in North American zoos. The initiative reinforces the zoo’s pivotal role in the Association ...
Ants represent one of the most successful insect groups on Earth, with more than 12,000 species documented globally. While most live outdoors in complex ecosystems, a select few venture into homes, where they can contaminate pet food or pose health risks to dogs, cats, reptiles, and birds. Pet owners benefit from recognizing these intruders through ...
Porto Alegre, Brazil – Floodwaters engulfed the city in May 2024, destroying bridges, hospitals, and vast economic resources. Hundreds lost their lives as the disaster affected over 90% of Rio Grande do Sul state. This event captured worldwide notice for a moment before fading from view. Yet it offered a glimpse into Brazil’s evolving climate ...
Eastern Morocco – Scientists from the Faculty of Sciences at Mohammed I University in Oujda have brought to light the skeletal remains of a previously unknown herbivorous dinosaur. The fossils, unearthed near Tendrara in the Oriental region, date back more than 100 million years to the Cretaceous period. This discovery underscores the area’s untapped potential ...
