Most North Atlantic right whales that are severely injured in fishing gear entanglements die within three years, a new study led by scientists at the…
Frogs are the “canary in the coalmine,” suffering first when the environment is toxic
As humans encroach on frogs’ territory, tadpoling has become extinct in many suburban waterways. There is, however, a technique to entice them back: frog motels.…
Dolphins Use New York Harbor as a Feeding Ground, Study Finds
When you think of the New York Harbor, you might imagine boats, skyscrapers, a noisy traffic on the nearby streets of NYC. What you may…
How to make your summer animal-friendly
The dog days of summer, where temperatures climb and people head outdoors, have nearly arrived. It is especially important to keep animals in mind during…
In the last month more than 500 dead little blue penguins have washed ashore in New Zealand
The penguins are arranged in neat, precisely spaced rows, their wings spread and their bright blue plumage faded by the sand. There are a total…
Seals use their their long, cat-like whiskers to track down their prey in the deep, dark ocean
Seals use their whiskers to track down their prey in the deep, dark ocean, according to a study that observed the sea creatures in their…
Thousands of whale images are being combed through by researchers in order to help conserve a calving spot off the coast of Western Australia
Thousands of whale images are being combed through by researchers in order to help conserve a calving spot off the coast of Western Australia that…
Numbers and experience count in mongoose warfare
Strength in numbers and experienced individuals are both vital in mongoose warfare, new research shows. Banded mongooses are one of a handful of mammals that…
The DANGERS of Bloat In Dogs [Signs, Causes, and More]
What is Bloat in Dogs? Maybe you have heard about bloat in dogs or know it under its more scientific name: Gastric dilation and volvulus…
Diver Swallowed Whole by a Massive Humpback Whale; How Did He Survive?
Last year, a lobster diver first shared his near-death experience of being swallowed by a 27,000-kilogram humpback whale while diving at sea. Michael Packard, 56,…