Male bowerbirds hope to dazzle females with bright human-made items
It’s a reminder of how human activity is changing the natural world in unanticipated ways.”...
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Mass grizzly bear reintroduction in California moves step closer
Grizzly bears have taken one lumbering step closer to roaming California again.
Urban bowerbirds hoard human objects to woo mates, study shows
A new study shows that urban male bowerbirds are ditching otherwise natural decorations and turning to human trash to woo mates.
Bear injures 4 people during brutal attacks in Japanese residential area as encounters rise
A bear injured four people in a Japanese residential area on Tuesday in the latest attack in an area of the country where the animals have increased.
Killer Whales Teach Their Children To Beach Themselves — A Biologist Explains Why
Along remote coastlines, killer whale parents teach their young how to intentionally beach themselves for prey in a tradition passed down for generations.
The Secret to a Barn Owl’s Deadly Night Hunting Is Hidden in Its Feathers
A barn owl’s ability to hunt by hearing alone relies on exquisite variations in the structure of its feathers.
Trump’s Buffalo Doppelgänger Gets a Last-Minute Pardon When Officials Panic Over Mobs Flocking to See Its ‘Distinctive’ Blond Fringe
Trump’s Buffalo Doppelgänger Gets a Last-Minute Pardon When Officials Panic Over Mobs Flocking to See Its ‘Distinctive’ Blond Fringe
Readers’ wildlife photos
Today we have pictures from the shore of New Jersey taken by Jan Malik. Jan's captions and IDs are indented, and you can enlarge the photos by clicking on the...
Difference Between a Crow and a Raven? Ravens Are Larger, with Different Tails, Calls, and Behavior
The main differences between crows and ravens are size, tail shape, call, and behavior. Ravens are significantly larger than crows, with common ravens reaching ...
Honey Badgers Survive Snake Bites That Kill Humans — A Biologist Explains How
Honey badgers became internet legends for seeming fearless, but the real science behind their cobra resistance is even stranger.
Reader’s wildlife photo (and video)
We have a short RWP today as there are more posts to come. First we hear from Robert Lang, who sees a surprising amount of wildlife near his home in the easte...
The presence of people affects how animals behave
"Our findings provide an important nuance in our understanding of wildlife in a rapidly changing world."
Streetlights Are Trapping Thousands of Isopods in Mysterious “Death Spirals”
Artificial streetlights can lure isopods into massive circular processions that may leave them vulnerable to predators.
Photographer Documents the Vanishing Wildlife of the ‘American Amazon’
The closest the US gets to the Amazon is the southeastern part of the country, a biologically rich region consisting of forests and wetlands.
Dead humpback whale brought to shore in Denmark, autopsy set
The carcass of a humpback whale has been dragged onto a Danish beach after two weeks of the body languishing in shallow waters
Owls Found Thriving in Abandoned Coal Mine as Wildlife Reclaims Industrial Heritage Site
New photos show owls and wildlife reclaiming an abandoned coal mine 50 years after it closed—a living example of nature’s rewilding.
Rare hybrid turtle hatchlings discovered on Queensland beach
Rare hybrid turtle hatchlings discovered on Queensland beach. Rare baby turtles that are a cross between the loggerhead and green species have been found on the...
Moose Compared to Human: How a Moose Towers Over a Person
A moose is dramatically larger than a human in nearly every dimension. A full-grown bull moose stands roughly 6 to 7 feet tall at the shoulder, before you even ...
Don't Know Where to Put Your Bird Feeder? This Is What a Wildlife Expert Recommends
If you want to attract more hungry visitors to your bird feeder, this is where you should place it in your yard.
Massive Scottish wrens demonstrate island gigantism in action
Scientists have identified species of wren that have almost doubled in size due to a unique evolutionary phenomenon.
FARK.com: (14082888) Two young mountain lions killed in 48 hours in separate vehicle crashes, as observers wonder why they're being given learner's permits at all
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Readers’ wildlife photographs
I'm starting to get some new batches of wildlife photos, and I encourage readers to submit their good photos for consideration. Today's installment features the...
Meet The Snake That Can Kill You In Under An Hour — A Herpetologist Explains
This snake’s deadly venom and terrifying appearance can sometimes distract us from viewing it not just as an apex predator, but also as a marvel of nature.
How Do Crocodiles Drown Animals Twice Their Size? A Herpetologist Explains
The crocodile’s death roll may seem savage, but scientists say it’s actually an elegant evolutionary solution to a major biological problem.
Man charged with throwing rock at endangered Hawaiian seal
Federal prosecutors are now charging a Washington state man accused of throwing a rock at a Hawaiian monk seal.
Here are the tree frogs!
Did you spot all three California tree frogs in this morning's photo? Here's the