animals

Rare spotted hyena makes an appearance after 5,000 years, killed by locals

Local people, unfamiliar with the presence of such a predator, tracked and killed the hyena in response to the livestock loss.

‘cutest, spiniest, and smallest’: The adorable baby crab taking the internet by storm

Scientists believe the small crab boarded the research vessel from a plastic bag lifted from the seabed during the coral sampling expedition.

After 600 hours of observation, scientists think they know why chimps pee together

Synchronized urination may reinforce social bonds and improve group cohesion among chimps, according to new research.

Golden eagles, wolves, jaguars, and pumas were sacrificed in Teotihuacán Moon Pyramid rituals

18 golden eagles found in Burial 6 represent months in Teotihuacán's 365-day calendar.

A giant sea bug named after Darth Vader is a local delicacy "better than lobster"

The giant sea bug was found on sale at Vietnamese markets, remaining undocumented until now.

With only 2,000 Yellow-crested Cockatoos left, new genetics may aid their survival

Introducing the wrong species risks hybridization or competition, endangering Triton and Sulphur-crested Cockatoos.

Where hope takes flight: Saving Israel’s injured wildlife

How a dedicated team in Northern Israel is transforming the future of wildlife rehabilitation through innovation, public engagement, and a vision for a better tomorrow.

Beersheba’s Midbarium: Israel’s newest zoo is unlike any other

Midbarium is called an experiential animal park because one of its main goals is to allow visitors to experience animals’ movements and behaviors.

By PATRICIA GOLAN
12/01/2025
  Leptodactylus fallax, a species of frog found in Dominica, also known as the mountain chicken

Ten species facing extinction require monitoring in 2025, according to conservation group

Ten new species, including nine animals and one plant, have been listed as "staring extinction in the face," according to the UK-based international conservation group.

Elephant contraceptives: Thailand goes on a wild (animal) birth control plan

Wild elephant population increase by 7-8% annually in the country, leading to deadly human-elephant conflicts.

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