Category: News

Little spotted kiwi walking in the dark

American Zoo Offends All of New Zealand Over Handling of Kiwi

Clare Fitzgerald

Zoo Miami, in Florida, has come under fire after video surfaced online, showing visitors handling the facility’s kiwi, named Paōra, in a brightly-lit room. The…

Woman hiking along Bright Angel Trail

Indiana Woman Found Without Pulse During Day Hike At Grand Canyon

The National Park Service (NPS) has announced the death of an Indiana woman along the Grand Canyon’s Bright Angel Trail. The incident highlights the dangers…

Ctenophore moving through the water

Researchers Have Identified the World’s Oldest Animal – And It’s Not What We Expected

Clare Fitzgerald

For decades, there’s been a debate over which animal first roamed the Earth and led to the evolution of every living species around today. While…

Bison calf standing near a river

Yellowstone Forced to Euthanize Bison Calf After Visitor Touches Animal

Clare Fitzgerald

Park Rangers stationed in Yellowstone National Park are looking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man who came in direct content with a baby…

Iguana standing on pavement

Florida Man Startled After Coming Across Angry Iguana In Toilet

Clare Fitzgerald

While many might assume iguanas are native to Florida, they’re actually an invasive species that have, quite literally, taken over the state. If you don’t…

Tractor driving through a dry field in Mediana de Aragon

Spain Dealing With ‘Totally Unprecedented’ 30-Month Drought

Clare Fitzgerald

It’s not uncommon for Spain to experience extended periods of drought, but 30 months is a particularly long stint, even by the country’s standards. The…

Close-up of the surface of Mars

China’s Mars Rover Discovers Evidence of Recent Water In Planet’s Sand Dunes

Clare Fitzgerald

For centuries, astronomers have tried to determine if water exists on Mars. While it was later determined the compound had once covered the planet, many…

Northern Lights over Kvaloya Island

Want to Witness the Northern Lights In Person? Mark Your Calendar for 2025

Clare Fitzgerald

Those with an interest in the night sky often look for constellations and meteor showers, but it appears they’ll now have another phenomenon to watch…

Man standing within a tree trunk

‘Punch In the Gut’ – Loss of Canada’s Old-Growth Forests a Growing Concern for Activists

Clare Fitzgerald

Clearcutting has long been a contentious issue on Canada‘s Pacific Coast, with activists protesting the loss of British Columbia’s old-growth forests. Recently, the Ancient Forest…

Tiger shark swimming just below the water's surface

‘Jaws’ IRL: Massive Shark Attacks Kayak Off Oahu, Startling Angler

Clare Fitzgerald

An angler is lucky to have come out unscathed after a large tiger shark attacked his kayak off the coast of Hawaii. The harrowing incident…