Image: Wikimedia Commons A 51-year-old big-game hunter from South Africa died in Zimbabwe after he was crushed by a dying elephant that had been shot by a fellow hunter. Theunis Botha, who led hunting expeditions through his company Big Game Safaris, was with a group when they came upon a breeding herd of elephants at […] More
Poachers are no longer just targeting rhinos and elephants in the wild. Now, some have turned on their sights on sanctuaries, zoos and even museum collections. Several brutal attacks that took place in South Africa and Europe in recent months could be signaling a trend toward a more violent brand of extreme poaching, sparking fear […] More
Stretching more than 1,400 miles, Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is the largest living structure in the world. Visible even from outer space, the epic reef system is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. But recent aerial surveys show that more than half of it may have died as a result of back-to-back […] More
More than 10 million years before true dinosaurs appeared, an ancient predecessor roamed the earth, but it looked nothing like the dinosaurs we know today. Teleocrater rhadinus, as the new species is named, sported a long neck and tail but walked on all fours and had ankles like a crocodile. The ancient carnivore was 7-10 […] More
Image: Inside Edition via YouTube Conservation workers recently rescued an extremely rare albino orangutan from a village on the island of Borneo, where it was being held captive by locals. Now, officials are asking the public to help name the animal to raise awareness about the species. The animal was rescued by the Borneo Orangutan […] More
Illegal sea turtle trafficking appears to be increasing in Bali and religious ceremonies may be part of the problem, according to a report by Mongabay. Despite laws prohibiting the capturing and trade of wild sea turtles in Indonesia, turtle meat is considered a delicacy, and demand remains strong among many local groups in Bali, where […] More
The great white shark might be one of the most fearsome marine creatures, but even they are no match for orcas. Three great white carcasses were found washed up off the coast of Gansbaai in South Africa with their livers missing. Experts who examined the bodies say they were likely killed by local orcas, who […] More
Predators will start becoming even fiercer as global temperatures rise, says a study that looked at how warmer conditions could affect diversity and competition between species. According to a paper published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, warmer temperatures could cause ravenous animals to wipe out smaller prey, upsetting the delicate ecological balance of […] More
Lion researchers in Botswana have happened upon quite a spectacular group of lions. Five lionesses in the region have grown manes and are exhibiting very male-like behavior, such as mounting other females, marking territory, and roaring. While females do sometimes roar, these particular individuals are roaring on a regular basis which is something that the […] More
Scientists have identified three new species of bird-eating spiders native to South America. Exciting news if you love animals that eat things bigger than them! The new species belong to the genus Avicularia, a group of large, furry tree-dwelling tarantulas that feed on insects, bats, and birds and are capable of reaching 5 to 6 […] More
Image: Wikimedia Commons China recently launched a controversial orca breeding program, sparking criticism from activists who say keeping the animals in captivity is dangerous to their health. Chimelong Group, a leading amusement park operator in China, opened a new center earlier this year at Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, located in the city of Zhuhai. Currently, there […] More
This is not your average lake. Lake Hillier, a pink (salty!) lake on the coast of Western Australia, is still a bit of mystery to science. The reason for the unique coloring of the water is still not fully understood by experts, but most believe that the water gets its hue from the presence of a certain type […] More
