The fight against “ghost gear” ramps up to save marine wildlife December 11, 2018 Whether tossed away thoughtlessly or accidentally lost, “ghost gear” kills. The Cornwall Seal Group Research Trust is witnessing this first hand as the UK-based… Continue Reading
RIP Roger: Australia’s giant, famously muscled kangaroo is dead at age 12 December 10, 2018 Roger was known for his impressive size and strength. The kangaroo stood 2 metres tall (6-foot-7) and weighed 89 kilograms (almost 200 pounds). Roger… Continue Reading
Wisdom, a 68-year-old albatross, is the world’s oldest known wild bird to be a mother again December 10, 2018 If home is where the heart is, Wisdom is living proof. At 68, Wisdom is the world’s oldest known wild bird. And, the Laysan… Continue Reading
Endangered Scottish wildcat born at Chester Zoo happens to be ridiculously adorable December 9, 2018 Only 100 remain in the wild. But this little Scottish wildcat born at the Chester Zoo is doing her part to boost the ranks… Continue Reading
Watch: Wolves and bears just being wolves and bears in Alaska December 8, 2018 Drew Rush has captured Alaska nature at its finest using remote trail cameras. The U.S. National Park Service posted a pair of his incredible… Continue Reading
Monk seals caught with “eels in noses” is apparently a thing December 8, 2018 And you thought toddlers stuffing peas up their nose was bad. Fisheries officials have spotted something that tops it: Seals with eels shoved up… Continue Reading
PETA gets on its high horse over “speciesism” in language December 5, 2018 For PETA, words have become the straw that broke the camel’s back. But the animal rights group would hate us saying it. At least,… Continue Reading
“Walking Dead” star adopts lovestruck donkey and emu December 4, 2018 One of television’s most reviled villains has a soft spot for animals in need. Jeffrey Dean Morgan, who plays the studded baseball bat wielding… Continue Reading
White reindeer practically disappears into Norway’s snowy landscape December 4, 2018 Move over Rudolph. Your red nose has nothing on this snow-white reindeer. Norwegian travel photographer Mads Nordsveen encountered a snowy white baby reindeer during… Continue Reading
Two beavers walk into a store. No, this is not a joke. December 3, 2018 A pair of not-so-busy beavers on a break from dam-building were caught on video rolling into a Massachusetts convenience store. The buck-toothed browsers walked… Continue Reading
