The North Chinese Leopard, known by its scientific name Panthera pardus japonensis, is classified as an endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). In recent years, the creature has been grouped with its northern neighbor, the Amur leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis), a move that some feel will erode the uniqueness of ...
If crocodiles scare you already, then evidence of their ancient ancestors walking on two legs is guaranteed to terrify you. In a recent paper published by Scientific Reports, crocodylomorph tracks were discussed. The analysis indicates a large possibility that crocodiles’ ancestors walked on their hind legs much like the T-rex. The large 10-foot-long crocodile relatives ...
Drone footage of 64,000 green sea turtles migrating en masse to Raine Island in Australia is captivating internet users around the world. The video is part of a research project aimed at conducting a population survey of the turtles. Raine Island is the largest green sea turtle rookery in the world. The migration of green sea ...
The United States is already reeling from the consequences caused by the CCP coronavirus. Now, people are frightened over a new threat – “murder hornets.” Though they can be deadly, you need not be in a state of frenzy since they are not as dangerous as their name implies. Murder hornets In Japan, where these insects ...
Reversions to virgin births by asexual reproduction are rare in nature. Asexual birth, in Cape honey bees, might be the first time that the genetic basis of such a phenomenon has been discovered. In a study published in Current Biology, researchers from the University of Sydney have identified the single gene that determines how Cape ...
‘Murder hornets’ have entered the North American landscape and lexicon with horror-film imagery. Vespa mandarina – also known as Asian giant hornets – are thumb-sized carnivores with huge mandibles, outsized appetites, and a venomous sting that will leave a human writhing in pain. But the biggest threat these “murder hornets” pose is to the vulnerable apiary industry ...
An expedition that is part of Schmidt Ocean Institute’s initiative in Australia and the Pacific has revealed some startling new results. Exploring the submarine canyons near Ningaloo, research scientists led by Dr. Nerida Wilson, a senior research scientist at the Western Australian Museum, stared with astonishment at the picture of a massive sea creature that ...
With just a few people venturing outside their homes due to the quarantine restrictions placed by various countries, the streets have become largely empty. Interestingly, various types of wildlife are entering urban areas and wandering the streets, offering a curious sight to people. Wildlife comes back In the UK, a herd of about 120 Kashmiri ...
More than ever, American buyers are on the hunt for illegal wildlife and wild animal parts. Research from the University of Copenhagen has demonstrated that bear trophies, crocodiles, and exotic birds are coveted in the United States, while the trade in elephants and large cats has declined. The illegal trafficking of wildlife and wild animal ...
Lotay Tshering, the Prime Minister of Bhutan, has asked the public to adopt a dog as a way to honor the birthday of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. The King turned 40 years old on February 21. Adopting pets in Bhutan “At an individual level, Prime Minister said one can choose to plant a tree ...
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