The bears’ hibernation lasted only about six weeks in total. Korkeasaari bears in a playful mood. Annika Sorjonen / Korkeasaari Zoo The hibernation of the Korkeasaari bears was shorter than usual this winter. The bears went to sleep at the end of October, but woke up already in early December. However, the bears returned to … Read more
08 March 2024 at 23:24 A man from Stiphout in Brabant has again made a mistake when breeding cats. Inspectors found a prohibited substance on him. Two weeks ago, the National Animal Welfare Inspection Service (LID) found 91 cats in his house. The inspection service visited the man again shortly after the previous inspection. This … Read more
Mar 6, 2024 at 7:51 PM Update: 11 minutes ago Scientists have discovered fossils of a new species of sea lizard that lived in the oceans about 66 million years ago. Khinjaria acuta was as long as an orca and had razor-sharp teeth. The sea lizard lived in the time of the dinosaurs. Researchers discovered … Read more
It’s the story of an owl who became a star. Known to all New Yorkers, this nocturnal bird of prey, named Flaco, was followed by many residents of the city since he escaped from his enclosure at the New York Zoo in 2023. Someone had opened his cage and the police are still looking for … Read more
By Robbert van der Linde 04 March 2024 at 21:06 Just like humans, elephants bury their own kind when they have died. Indian scientists have seen elephants holding communal ‘funerals’ several times. They also loudly express their sadness. The scientists examined five occasions in 2022 and 2023 when Asian elephants said goodbye to deceased conspecifics. … Read more
The recent observation challenges researchers’ preconceived notions about the behavior of humpback whales. The social behavior of humpback whales has been studied for decades. Doug Perrine / Alamy Stock Photo A giant surprise has recently been revealed to humpback whale researchers, which has even been described as revolutionizing the way the species is used. The … Read more
NEW JERSEY — A man faces animal cruelty charges after a disturbing discovery was made at a New Jersey kennel, where a dog was found clinging to life inside a garbage bag thrown into a dumpster, according to court records. Aranwood Kennels in Mahwah advertises online as “trusted indoor and outdoor dog boarding.” But the … Read more
Feb 29, 2024 at 12:25 AM Update: 3 hours ago Scientists have captured two humpback whales having sex with each other for the first time. What makes it extra special is that it concerns two males. It is the first time that scientists have evidence of homosexual behavior among humpback whales. The intimate encounter took … Read more
Feb 27, 2024 at 11:01 PM Update: 2 hours ago An American man died this month after being bitten by a Gila monster he illegally kept as a pet. The lizard species is venomous, but deaths from a bite are very rare in humans. The 34-year-old Colorado resident had two pet Gila monsters: Winston and … Read more
Soile was in the grip of violent calf diarrhea for a couple of weeks. A very easily contagious disease can also be spread from one person to another. – I knew right away that it was no ordinary stomach disease. That’s what the Liperian saw Marsh thought quickly when the abdominal symptoms of so-called calf … Read more