ANIMALS
By Shuiping A global pattern of unexplained sightings Along rural roads, at the edges of forests, and in sparsely populated areas across the world, some witnesses report encounters with a creature that defies easy classification: a large, black, feline-like animal whose size and appearance do not match any species officially
Spix’s Macaw (Rare Blue Parrot) Experiment: Be Free, and Multiply!
The Spix’s macaw, with fewer than 200 living members — all in captivity — may be the world’s rarest bird...
Should We Evaluate Animal Intelligence in Assessing the Value of Non-human Life?
As our understanding of animal intelligence and capabilities grows, a growing number of scientists have...
Will Spotted Lanternflies Plague the Garden State in 2022? Maybe Not
First discovered in Pennsylvania in 2014, spotted lanternflies—an invasive species called Lycorma delicatula...
Limited Lighting and Window Treatments: Tristate Area Addresses Modern-Day Threats to Migrating Birds
Municipalities in New York and New Jersey are attempting to address a growing threat to migrating birds...
Clever Dog “Lucky” Starts Dinner for His Chinese Owner – Video
Many animals are very intelligent and can learn human skills that not only fascinate us, but can also...
Florida’s Coastal Fish Have Absorbed Antidepressants: Study
Florida sea fish, on average, tested positive for seven types of medication like antidepressants, blood...
Insects in Decline: How and Why to Help These Little Heroes
It is estimated that there are 10 quintillion insects on our planet—about 1.4 billion insects for every...
4 Animals With Superhuman Powers
Man has always been inspired by animals with superhuman powers; so much so that we have invented various...
Pigeons and People – A Complex and Enduring Relationship
Pigeons and people have known each other since ancient times. Over the course of history these birds...