Shark Bay dolphins forming the equivalent of boy bands to attract a mate scientists say
He said male dolphins in groups of four to 14 were performing synchronised movements and displays while singing in unison to attract females.
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Migrating turtles don’t really know where they’re going, study shows
Hawksbill turtles often travel circuitous routes for short distances – one swam 1,306km to reach an island just 176km away
Read articleBird populations in Panama rainforest in severe decline, study finds
Of 57 species sampled, 35 decreased in number by 50% over four decades, with climate crisis likely factor
Read articleKleptomaniac New Zealand parrot steals GoPro, films airborne escape
The kea filmed some majestic views over the Kepler Track, as well as a closeup of its own slightly frenzied attack on the camera
Read articleMichigan woman charged with caring for wildlife without permit, animals killed by state officials
Michigan wildlife officials charged a woman for taking care of wildlife without a permit then seized six animals from her refuge and killed them.
Read articleRhino that lost horns in attack back in South African wild after 30 operations
Six years ago poachers hacked off Sehawukele’s horns; now he’s back in a game reserve
Read articleGhost orchid that grows in the dark among new plant finds
Hundreds of new species include pink voodoo lily and an ylang-ylang tree named after Leonardo DiCaprio
Read articleBiodiversity: The tale of the un-extinct fish
The reintroduction is being held up as an example of how freshwater ecosystems and species can be saved.And this is the first time an extinct species of fish has ever been successfully reintroduced in Mexico, so it's a real landmark for conservation.
Read articleRare pink handfish spotted in Australia for first time in decades
A rare "walking" handfish which is native only to Australia has been spotted for the first time in 22 years off the Tasmanian coast.
Read articleTree that smells like rotting fish is so invasive states are offering bounties to kill it
“People planted it because of those early white blooms,†Fish said. “What they did not realize is that those blossoms smell horrible.â€
Read articleVenomous sea snakes may attack divers during mating season - study suggest
Highly venomous and sexually aroused sea snakes may attack human divers after confusing them with other snakes during breeding season, a new study suggests.
Read articlePerfectly preserved cave lion cub found frozen in Siberia is 28,000 years old.
Even its whiskers are intact.Found frozen deep in the Siberian Arctic, the cave lion cub looks like she's asleep and one touch might awaken her.
Read articleGiant rare moonfish washes up on Oregon coast
Seaside Aquarium says colorful fish, which weighs more than 100lb, has caused ‘quite the stir’
Read articleBangladesh elephants rescued after fleeing into Bay of Bengal
Two elephants have been led to safety after nearly dying at sea off the coast of Bangladesh.
Read articleNational Geographic says the world has a fifth ocean
National Geographic, one of the world's pre-eminent and most visible mapmaking groups, has officially decreed the existence of a fifth ocean. Called the Southern Ocean, it's the body of water that surrounds Antarctica.
Read articleTiger sharks are not scared of hurricanes - US researchers say
‘It was as if they didn’t even flinch,’ researcher says as study finds tiger sharks’ presence consistent before and during storm
Read articleBack from the brink: Iberian lynx population rises to over 1000
The Iberian lynx population in Portugal and Spain rose above 1,000 last year after 414 cubs were born under a joint breeding programme, in a major leap towards conserving the endangered species, Spain's Environment Ministry said on Friday.
Read articleTwo Bees Work Together To Open A Bottle In Jaw-Dropping Clip
The video has racked up over 1.3 million views on Twitter and almost another million on YouTube.
Read articleA huge surprise as giant river otter feared extinct in Argentina pops up
Conservationists thrilled at the sighting of the wild predator, last seen in the country in the 1980s
Read articleStinging wasps are precious not pointless: say scientists
Much-hated insects are voracious predators of pests, produce powerful antibiotics and pollinate plants
Read articleWhy airlifting rhinos upside down is critical to conservation
Radcliffe says the upside-down position allows the spine to stretch which helps to open the airways. Additionally, the team found that when lying on their side, rhinos have a larger "dead space" -- the amount of air in each breath that does not contribute oxygen to the body.
Read articleScientists find out why hummingbirds hum
Researchers use 3D sound mapping to show aerodynamic forces during flight explain eponymous sound.Now researchers say they have cracked the conundrum, finally taking the “hmm?†out of hummingbirds.
Read articleThe oldest known wild bird in the World has another chick at age of 70
Wisdom the albatross, the world's oldest known wild bird, has had a chick at the age of at least 70.
Read articleIn Australia rare pink flannel flowers blossoms
The blossoms grow in eastern Australia, from the Blue Mountains to north-eastern Victoria. Their seeds can lay dormant for years, requiring exactly the right conditions to germinate – a year after bushfire followed by rainfall
Read articleThe bee population is dying. Researchers have created the first global map of the species to save it
More than 20,000 species of bee exist throughout the world -- and they are dying, thanks to climate change, pesticide poisoning and plant loss.
Read articleIndia tiger awaits mate after 'longest' 3,000 km journey
He has completed the longest walk by a tiger ever recorded in India and "settled" in a sanctuary, where he is the only big cat.
Read articleGray wolves to be reintroduced to Colorado in unprecedented vote
Voters narrowly approved a ballot initiative to reintroduce wolves into the southern Rockies, where there's plenty of suitable habitat.This is the first time a state has voted to reintroduce an animal to the ecosystem.
Read articleCrows possess higher intelligence long thought a primarily human attribute
Whether crows, ravens, and other “corvids†are making multipart tools like hooked sticks to reach grubs, solving geometry puzzles made famous by Aesop, or nudging a clueless hedgehog across a highway before it becomes roadkill, they have long impressed scientists with their intelligence and creativity.
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How to survive a bear attack?
Read articleRare singing dog thought to be extinct in wild for 50 years still thrives
Rare 'singing' dog, thought to be extinct in wild for 50 years, still thrives
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Blue American Rabbit.It was developed in 1917 by Lewis Salisbury (who never revealed the breeds that were used to create the color).
Read articleBird deaths down 70 percent after painting wind turbine blades
Something as simple as black paint could be the key to reducing the number of birds that are killed each year by wind turbines. According to a study conducted at a wind farm on the Norwegian archipelago of Smøla, changing the color of a single blade on a turbine from white to black resulted in a 70-percent drop in the number of bird deaths.
Read articleKenyan elephant numbers double over three decades
Kenya's elephant population has more than doubled from 1989 to today, its wildlife service announced at an event marking World Elephant Day. Tourism Minister Najib Balala said authorities have "managed to tame poaching."
Read articleDiego the tortoise father to hundreds and saviour of his species finally retires
Diego, the giant Galápagos tortoise whose tireless efforts are credited with almost single-handedly saving his once-threatened species, has been put out to pasture on his native island after decades of breeding in captivity, Ecuador’s environment minister said.
Read articleHow to save turtles crossing the road.
Turtles are on the move once the weather gets warm—but sometimes, a road or a highway stands between them and their destination. Speeding traffic and slow-moving turtles don’t mix, and many turtles are severely injured or killed on roads every year.Even if their shells are crushed, turtles can remain alive for days or even weeks in agonizing pain because they have such slow metabolisms. If you see a turtle on or near a road, take action!
Read articleCORONAVIRUS: Deforestation of the Amazon has soared under cover of the coronavirus
An NBC News analysis of satellite imagery captured by the European Space Agency shows areas where trees were recently taken down.
Read articleGreat News! Icelandic Whales Will Be Safe In 2020 As Iceland Stops Whaling For Second Year In A Row
International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) welcomes the announcement of two Icelandic whaling companies that have decided to no longer hunt whales this summer. This means that Iceland will see its second year in a row without whaling.
Read articleUK’s largest bird of prey returns to England for first time in 240 years
White-tailed eagles last seen on Isle of Wight in 1780
Read articleHawk Head Stabilization
There's something quite satisfying about this hawk's head-turning and the motion he does with it.
Read articleIn Milan tall buildings covered in trees show what urban living could look like in the future
The major financial center of Milan boasts a number of tall buildings, many of which function as office space for firms like UniCredit and Allianz.While the city may be the corporate hub of Italy, it is also home to the Bosco Verticale, or Vertical Forest, a residential development of two visually striking towers that stand 80 and 112 meters high.
Read articleAmazing View Of An Avalanche
Spending winters in the mountains with nothing but white snow on all sides can be quite relaxing. For those wanting an adrenaline rush, the snow is a great place to go skiing, snowboarding and even having snowball fights. However, being on the slopes means one has to constantly be alert if they don’t want to get caught in an avalanche. The rapid descent of snow may seem harmless, but it can cause a lot of damage to life and property.
Read articleFinally Some Privacy After 10 Years Giant Pandas Mate in Shuttered Zoo
A zoo has been trying to get two pandas to mate for 10 years. When coronavirus shut the zoo down, the pandas finally did.
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