WILDLIFE
tech-science
Mass Whale Stranding in Georgia Kickstarts Monumental Rescue Effort
Beachgoers and wildlife authorities rallied around a group of stranded pilot whales on Tuesday.
Sarah Emerson
7.17.19
nature
There’s No Evidence Fireworks Kill Baby Animals
Every Fourth of July, an internet rumor claims that panicked animal parents abandon their young after fireworks displays. There’s no evidence to back this up.
Caroline Haskins
7.3.19
WOLVES
Elite Canadian Wolves Airdropped Into Michigan to Kill Moose and Have Babies
The new arrivals bring the total wolf population of Isle Royale National Park to eight.
Becky Ferreira
3.6.19
Motherboard
Watch a Man Calmly Describe Choking a Mountain Lion to Death to Save His Life
"I just kind of had my heart sink into my stomach."
Sarah Emerson
2.15.19
Motherboard
An African Black Leopard Has Been Captured in Stunning Rare Photographs
Sightings of wild melanistic leopards are rare in Africa—but not unheard of.
Becky Ferreira
2.13.19
Motherboard
Owner of USB Stick Found in Seal Poop Has Come Forward
"I feel bad here because I feel like I'm ruining a really good story."
Sarah Emerson
2.7.19
Shutdown
Elephant Seals Took Over a Beach During the Shutdown and They’re Not Giving it Back
Just keep it.
Sarah Emerson
1.30.19
alligators
These Alligators Have Gone Into Deep-Freeze Mode
As temperatures in North Carolina dropped this week, some residents appeared frozen in ice.
Sarah Emerson
1.25.19
climate change
Australia's Extreme Heatwaves Have Killed a Million Fish, Dozens of Horses
Temperatures in Port Augusta soared to 49.1ºC (120.4ºF) on Thursday, making it the hottest spot in the country.
Becky Ferreira
1.25.19
WILDLIFE
The Tiger Sharks Eating This Dead Whale Aren’t Waiting for the Government Shutdown to End
“The situation is impacted by the partial government shutdown.”
Sarah Emerson
1.11.19
government shutdown
The Government Shutdown Has Halted Wildlife Conservation and Research
Between the loss of revenue and the lack of staff, important wildlife conservation work done by the National Park Service has been put in jeopardy.
Kaleigh Rogers
1.11.19
Motherboard
Kid Scientists Capture Rare Footage of Endangered Animals on Camera Traps
A unique project turned students at schools around the world into citizen scientists.
Sarah Emerson
12.13.18
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