wildlife

Owl injured in evacuated northern town is nursed back to health by KKL-JNF

The owl was discovered by the side of the road injured, mostly likely from a passing vehicle.

Botswana threatens to send 20,000 elephants to 'roam free' in Germany

Germany is the largest importer of African elephant hunting trophies, and animal welfare groups have pressured the government to restrict the practice.

Feds bust Montana man for super-sheep semen scheme

Arthur “Jack” Schubarth, 80, of Vaughn, Montana, conspired with at least five other people to import genetic material from foreign sheep species, clone it, and breed new species for trophy hunters.

Mother wrens bond with their young before chicks hatch - study

Researchers discovered that female Australian songbirds sing "lullabies" to bond with and teach their chicks who are still in their eggs.

Endangered spotted-tail quoll captured after 130 years of disappearance

Limestone Coast district ranger Ross Anderson from the NPWS described the creature's find as a "once-in-a-lifetime event..."

Florida man arrested for possession of threatened tortoise

Edrick Acres, 53, of Eustis, Florida was charged for possession of the threatened gopher tortoise, which he had been keeping in a five-gallon bucket.

How bats evolved to avoid cancer - study

These characteristics make bats an interesting animal to study because they may have implications for human health.

Three birds confirmed with bird flu on isolated Galapagos Islands

The Galapagos Islands are home to many diverse and unusual species, some of which inspired Charles Darwin's theory of evolution.

20/09/2023

5 million bees released after truck overturns on Toronto highway

After the mishap, some of the boxes were deliberately left behind for any unaccounted bees to return to at their own pace.

Taking a puff: Wasp spotted holding cigarette in Israel's Mitzpe Ramon

A wasp was seen clutching a cigarette filter in the Mitzpe Ramon crater. One man in the area saw it and took a stunning wildlife photo.

By ZIV REINSTEIN/WALLA!
29/08/2023
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