The plains-wanderer is a small, critically-endangered bird with a tawny marking on its chest that can only be found in south-eastern Australia’s arid grasslands. It…
The California Condor Has A Lead Problem, And Here’s How We Fix It
The California condor is one of the largest flying birds in North America, with a wingspan that stretches nearly 10 feet, helping it reach speeds…
Antarctic researchers gain insights from on high as they count seals from space
Researchers believe they have accurately estimated Antarctica’s Weddell seal population for the first time – using images from space and the eyes of hundreds of…
The Rarest Bird In North America Could Make A Comeback With Some Much-Needed Help
Florida originally had eight different sparrows, living among tall grasses in dry prairies and swampy marshes from Central Florida to the Southern Everglades. Weakened by…
Europe moves to protect deep-sea sites in Atlantic from bottom fishing
BRUSSELS — On Sept. 15, the European Commission made a historic announcement: it will prohibit bottom fishing across 16,000 square kilometers, or 6,200 square miles…
Female Orca Dies at Marine Park, Making Her the Third to Die Prematurely in the Last 18 Months
A female orca named Kohana died at the Loro Parque marine park in Tenerife, Spain, making her the third killer whale to die at that…
Heartwarming Video Shows Three-Legged Mother Alligator Caring For Her Newborn Babies
A three-legged alligator mother was seen caring for her babies by building them a nest and carrying them to the water. Owen Lauer, the owner…
How to Paint Birds in Watercolor (tips from a beginner)
If in January you would’ve told me that I would be painting birds in watercolor in no time, I would’ve told you that you…
Turtle Drives Around On Hot Wheels While Owner Cleans His Pool
It’s commonly thought that turtles move slowly. It’s a stereotype that generally holds up, but not with Sergio the turtle. Sergio lives with his owner,…
PETA is Not Happy About Steven Spielberg’s Use of a Monkey in New Movie The Fablemans
Although Steven Spielberg’s new film, The Fablemans, won’t be out for a couple of months, there’s enough footage to already get the director in hot…