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Why do dogs look like their owners?
By Ashley Hamer published
When a dog looks strikingly like its owner, is that a coincidence or is there more to the story?
Nearly half a million 'invasive' owls, including their hybrid offspring, to be killed by US
By Harry Baker published
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has released a final proposal to kill around 450,000 invasive barred owls in the Northwest, in an attempt to save two native species.
2 young orcas ram sailboat off northern France — 800 miles from 'attack' hotspot
By Sascha Pare published
Coastguards had to tow a 40-foot-long sailboat back to port after two young orcas severely damaged the boat's rudder near Guilvinec in the French region of Brittany.
Ultra-rare whale never seen alive washes up on on New Zealand beach — and scientists could now dissect it for the 1st time
By Harry Baker published
A beaked whale that recently washed up dead on a New Zealand beach likely belongs to the world's rarest cetacean species. If confirmed, researchers could dissect the species for the very first time.
Deadly snake delivers enough venom to kill 400 humans in record-breaking 'milking'
By Sascha Pare published
A coastal taipan named Cyclone recently delivered three times the average amount of venom for its species in one go, setting a new record.
Secret of why Greenland sharks live so incredibly long finally revealed
By Elise Poore published
Surprising new research has revealed why the world's longest-living vertebrate, the Greenland shark, has such a lengthy lifespan. The findings could have big implications for the species' future.
Rabid seals are attacking people in South Africa
By Sascha Pare published
A string of fur seal attacks on surfers and beachgoers in Cape Town has been linked to an outbreak of rabies, with 11 seals testing positive for the virus so far.
'Lovely freak of nature': Mutant blue frog hops into wildlife sanctuary workshop
By Sascha Pare published
Researchers in Australia spotted a magnificent tree frog with blue skin — the result of a rare genetic mutation called axanthism, which suppresses yellow pigments that usually tint the frogs green.
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