This mysterious snake is so elusive, people thought it might not even exist
Researchers scouring the mountains of Sichuan Province in southern China finally captured a glimpse of an elusive and mysterious snake that many thought might not …
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Scientists are baffled after Orcas sink three boats in Europe
Groups of Orcas have sunk three boats off the coast of Europe and scientists aren’t exactly sure why. The current belief is that the behavior …
Researchers found a rare dusky tetraka bird that hasn’t been seen in 24 years
A small bird that hadn’t been seen in 24 years has finally popped up again. The dusky tetraka, which was last seen in Madagascar in …
Hybrid ‘super pigs’ are invading the US after running wild in Canada
A hybrid cross between wild boars and domestic pigs are invading the United States. These “super pigs,” which first spread through Canada are now making …
First-ever video of this color-changing octopus is blowing people’s minds
Professor David Scheel managed to capture a breathtaking sequence on video. The video, which was shared as part of Nature on PBS, showcases how octopus …
Scientists translated spiderwebs into music, and it’s mesmerizing
Back in 2018, scientists managed to make music from spiderwebs. The process was done by translating the 3D structure of a spider web into music …
Nature’s most successful predator is smaller than you might think
When you think of nature’s most successful predator, you probably think of something big and fast, like a cheetah. But, when you really start breaking …
This hideous 6,000-pound monstrosity is the biggest fish ever caught
A group of researchers in Portugal discovered the largest fish ever found back in 2019. The giant sunfish, which weighed over 6,000 pounds, was dead, …
Climate change could drive shrinking animal populations even lower, study says
Our planet is in a tight spot right now. While endeavors in space exploration are going great with the launch of the James Webb space …
These ‘zombie worms’ feed on bones deep in the ocean
Scientists have confirmed the existence of a terrifying zombie worm that lives at the bottom of the deep sea. The worm, officially called Osedax, was …
Scientists stuck cameras on dolphins and captured never-before-seen footage
If you’ve wondered how dolphins eat, you aren’t alone. This month, a new study published in PLOS aims to figure out just that. And to …
This is the first and only poisonous bird that has ever been discovered
When you think of poisonous animals, you most likely think of spiders, snakes, deadly frogs, and other creatures like that first. But what you might …
A genetics company is now trying to revive the extinct Tasmanian tiger
The Tasmanian tiger once roamed the Australian mainland, Tasmania, and New Guinea. It first appeared around 4 million years ago and was one of the …
Monarch butterflies are now endangered and on the ‘edge of collapse’
The iconic migratory Monarch butterfly is now on the endangered species list. The IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) says the species is on …
New study reveals how seals hunt in the deep ocean using vibrations
A new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Science has shed more light on how seals hunt in the deep ocean. The …
Fascinating video footage shows a day in the life of a wild wolf
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live a day in the life of a wild wolf? The Voyageurs Wolf Project recently …
Watch a gecko take down a scorpion in this breathtaking slow-mo video
Researchers with San Diego State University (SDSU) in California have shared a spectacular video of western banded geckos fighting scorpions. These geckos are normally thought …
Snake-like jumping worms are invading the US
Worms are interesting creatures. Some worms can even regrow their brains if needed. But, an invasive jumping worm has started appearing in more than a …
The largest organism in the world is being eaten alive
The world’s largest organism, which is found in the Wasatch Mountains of the western United States, is slowly being eaten alive. Known as Pando, the …
Notorious wild boar steals naked man’s laptop, is now a celebrity
A family of wild boars in Berlin is under fire after stealing a naked sunbather’s laptop in broad daylight. Local authorities have suggested killing the …
Facebook is also an animal trafficking marketplace
The World Wildlife Fund has been alerting Facebook to illegal animal trafficking on its platform. Hundreds of individuals and groups with thousands of members have …
A deadly virus is spreading across the United States… in rabbits
A deadly virus has been found in rabbits in several US states, and it could pose a risk to populations of various species across the …
New video shows how nature took over in the aftermath of the Fukushima nuclear disaster
When an earthquake and tsunami hit Japan in 2011, the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant suffered what is considered the worst nuclear accident since the …
Ocean buoy reveals birds hanging out in eye of Hurricane Dorian
Whenever a powerful storm threatens coasts, we often focus on the potential impact on human lives and infrastructure. It can sometimes be easy to forget …
Police jailed drunk raccoons in West Virginia because they were being obnoxious
Rabies is no joke, so if you see a wild animal acting weird, it’s always a good idea to both avoid it and alert animal …
Tennessee family finds incredibly rare albino raccoon
A potential pest problem resulted in one of the most unlikely discoveries imaginable, and it all started when a Tennessee family called a wildlife management …
Giant rodents are invading the West Coast
No populated area is without its share of mice, rats, and other pesky pests, but the West Coast is dealing with an influx of supersized …
