Fossil of ‘earliest animal predator’ is named after David Attenborough July 26, 2022 The fossilized sea creature believed to be the earliest animal predator on Earth has a name after paleontologists decided to name it after Sir… Continue Reading
Argentina counts first wild-born jaguars in forest region where the species was wiped out seven decades ago July 23, 2022 For the first time in 70 years, jaguars have been born in a wetlands area of Argentina where the big cats had long been… Continue Reading
Wild monkey in Japan tried to drag toddler out of house, attacked 10, now being hunted July 22, 2022 Police in Japan are searching for a wild monkey that has attacked 10 people in the space of a fortnight. The attacks began on 8 July… Continue Reading
Monarch butterflies now listed as endangered July 22, 2022 The iconic orange-and-black monarch butterfly is one step closer to extinction after scientists put the insect on its endangered list. The fast dwindling numbers… Continue Reading
RIP An An: World’s oldest captive male giant panda dies at 35 July 21, 2022 An An was believed to be the oldest giant panda living in captivity when he was humanely euthanized at Hong Kong’s Ocean Park on… Continue Reading
Turtle “fighting for his life” after being accidentally hooked by angler July 19, 2022 It may be tempting to cut the line, but a Canadian wildlife refuge is begging fishermen to always check what they’ve inadvertently hooked. The… Continue Reading
Long Island shark attacks a likely case of mistaking human feet for fish, say officials July 18, 2022 A series of five shark attacks in two weeks on New York’s Long Island probably has many beachgoers in the Northeast hesitant to wade… Continue Reading
Mystery white whale found dead is not well-known albino humpback Migaloo, officials report July 18, 2022 A white whale that washed up on a Victorian beach in Australia is not the well-known albino humpback Migaloo, according to the state’s environment… Continue Reading
4,000 beagles from breeding facility released for adoption July 13, 2022 The first of some 4000 beagles that will be up for adoption from the Envigo breeding facility in Cumberland County will be released starting… Continue Reading
Still in Florida: Approaching alligator won’t rush golfer as he lines up his shot July 11, 2022 Golfer Michael West was playing the 10th hole at Punta Gorda’s Heritage Landing when he saw an alligator approach. But he refused to let… Continue Reading
