Time and time again, humans prove themselves to be the most ruthless and dangerous ‘animals’ on the planet. Animal cruelty being one of the worst offenses, we hear these tragic stories again and again. The latest of these comes from Russia, where a lion cub’s legs were broken to take pictures with tourists on the...
The breakfast table of 2050 is set to challenge our traditional morning routines. As we wake up to a world with a population projected to reach 10 billion, the question of what’s for breakfast becomes far more complex.1 Our current global food system is facing a multitude of challenges, from climate change to inefficient resource...
Bees are the most important pollinators in agriculture and are also extremely important in natural areas as well. (1) They are responsible for pollinating 70 of the roughly 100 crops that feed 90% of our world’s population, which equates to $30 billion each year in crops. (2) Despite their importance, the planet’s bee populations are...
As the world continues to grapple with the aftermath of a nearly three-year-long COVID-19 pandemic, scientists are warning of a new threat on the horizon: Disease X. This hypothetical disease is not yet known to exist, but experts believe it is only a matter of time before it emerges and causes the next global pandemic....
Everyone has had their fair share of horrifying spider encounters. Usually always happening when we least expect it. Sometimes they can be pretty manageable and you can maneuver them out of your house. However, there are other times where killing it might be the ultimate solution. If you’re in Australia, you might actually have some...
There have been some pretty famous lions, both real and fictional, over the years. A new lion named Moyo has joined their ranks, albeit for a different: His fabulous hair. Moya’s lion mane might just go down as the most beautiful in history. (1) The Most Luscious Lion Mane the World Has Ever Seen Mayo...
A diver in Australia caught on camera one of the most frightening yet incredible experiences of his life: Swimming in the ocean with a giant crocodile. Man Swims With Giant Crocodile On October 26th, Chris Burnham went on a routine free dive with some other diver friends off the coast of Arnhem Land in the...
A lot of money goes into wildlife protection and conservation. It’s incredible when that investment pays off. A video of a wildlife bridge in Utah shows that our efforts to make the world safer for animals hasn’t gone unnoticed. (1) Video Shows Wildlife Bridge in Utah Working In December 2018, Utah built its first wildlife...
The country known for its biodiversity just became even more so. Two new mammals were discovered in Australia – and now, the race is on to protect them. (1) Two New Mammals Discovered in Australia A fluffy, possum-sized, long-tailed marsupial called the Great Glider lives in the forests of Eastern Australia. Named for the way...
Most of us have heard of the Aurora Borealis, otherwise known as the Northern Lights. Every year people travel to remote northern locations in the Yukon, Alaska, Greenland and Iceland to see this magnificent display of lights. There is, however, another atmospheric light show that you may be less familiar with: STEVE. Short for Strong...
There is a secret forest in Southern Ontario, Canada, that has been hiding in plain sight. Growing on the cliffs of the Niagara escarpment, the trees’ precarious positioning has left them completely untouched by humans, despite being mere minutes away from bustling urban areas. One ecologist found the ancient forest accidentally, and was so shocked...
Undersea life has always looked somewhat extraterrestrial. Octopuses in particular have an other-worldly quality about them. Many of us, at one time or another, have probably likened them to aliens without thinking much of it. When 33 scientists do it, however, people pay attention. Are Octopuses Aliens? In case you forgot about this odd story,...
