The western lowland gorilla arrived from the Saint Louis Zoo and has stepped into a role left open by Gino, the opening-day silverback who died last September. Guests walking the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail at Disney’s Animal Kingdom are getting their first looks at the park’s new troop leader. Bakari, a 21-year-old male western lowland … Read more
A pair of encounters filmed off Baja California Sur have given marine biologists their first close look at a hunting move that leaves a fish weighing hundreds of pounds in pieces. In each case, one orca gripped a sharptail sunfish, held it steady in open water, and released it a fraction of a second before … Read more
The release of 65 captive-raised red handfish into the wild near Hobart, Tasmania, marks a significant milestone in marine conservation. This effort aims to bolster the population of one of Australia’s most endangered fish species, the red handfish, which is critically endangered with fewer than 250 individuals remaining in the wild. Understanding the Red Handfish … Read more
Scarlett Johansson, the star known for her roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, recently participated in a heartwarming initiative by The Dodo. She went on a “blind date” with a 12-year-old pittie mix named Ocean. This unique event aimed to help the lovable shelter dog find a forever home, showcasing Johansson’s deep love for animals … Read more
The discovery of a mummified wolf cub in Siberia has opened a new chapter in understanding the extinction of the woolly rhinoceros. This ancient cub, found with a piece of woolly rhino in its stomach, has provided scientists with a unique opportunity to study the genetic makeup of this Ice Age giant. By sequencing the … Read more
The city of St. Louis is buzzing with an unusual mystery. Vervet monkeys have been spotted roaming the streets, leaving residents and officials both puzzled and concerned. The origins of these exotic animals remain unknown, and their capture has proven elusive, putting the city on high alert. What Are Vervet Monkeys? Vervet monkeys are small … Read more
Valentine’s Day is not just about love and roses. For those nursing a broken heart, the San Antonio Zoo offers a unique twist with its “Cry Me a Cockroach” fundraiser. This event allows people to name a cockroach, rat, or vegetable after an ex, which is then fed to the zoo’s animals. It’s a humorous … Read more
In a surprising twist, bones long thought to belong to woolly mammoths have been identified as whale bones. This discovery, made in Alaska, has puzzled scientists and sparked new questions about the region’s history. The Discovery and Initial Assumptions In 1951, archaeologist Otto Geist discovered large bones in Alaska’s interior, a region known as Beringia. … Read more