‘Mindblowing’ European bat hunting behaviour observed for the first time by researchers
ADVERTISEMENT Some species of European bats are known to attack birds as they migrate to Africa. However, they…
Chirping In Shower Leads Rescuer To Little Family Living In Bathroom Vent
A few years ago, an apartment tenant in Ontario, Canada, was taking a shower when they heard a…
Contemporary Photographers in Australia and New Zealand Define ‘Exposure’ — Colossal
Across a range of genres, from portraits to landscapes to wildlife, the work of 40 contemporary photographers features…
Scientists Found a 650-year-old Shoe in a Vulture Nest Along with Dozens of Other Curiosities
Found in ancient Bearded Vulture nest- an Agobía sandal made of grass and twigs c. 674 – Credit:…
Determined Scientists Created Only Puffin Colony in the US, and Continue to Protect it Decades Later
Eastern Egg Rock Island – credit CC0 Lisapaulinet For 50 years, the state of Maine has drawn worldwide…
Citizen Scientists’ Makeshift ‘Coffee Filter Arks’ Help Prevent These Sparrows Chicks from Drowning
Saltmarsh Sparrow (Ammodramus caudacutus) at Great Bay Boulevard Wildlife Management Area – credit, Brian Henderson CC 2.0. via…
Critically endangered cockatoos take refuge in Hong Kong as conservationists race to save them
ADVERTISEMENT Critically endangered yellow-crested cockatoos found an unexpected sanctuary among Hong Kong’s towering skyscrapers, but like their human…
Rescuers Halt Bulldozers When They Notice Mysterious Eggs Near Construction Site
The other day, Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary team members were walking near a construction site on the property when…
Atlas blue butterfly shatters animal record with 229 chromosomes
Scientists have sequenced the genome of the Atlas blue butterfly for the first time and confirmed it holds…
Joseph Renda Jr.’s Surreal Trompe-l’œil Portals Frame Esoteric Scenes — Colossal
In the paintings of Joseph Renda Jr., trompe-l’œil windows, arches, and blue skies meet in surreal settings. His…
Uninvited guest terrifies baby hawks, and it’s downright adorable
As adults, hawks are prolific predators with a fearless intensity etched into their faces. As babies, the fluffy…
Australian Geographic nature photographer of the year 2025 winners – in pictures | Art and design
A painterly, macro view of a cauliflower soft coral by Ross Gudgeon has taken out top prize in…