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A hyena died and is being eaten by the lappet vulture.

Scavenger Decline Threatens Human Health: 36% of Species at Risk as Disease Carriers Multiply

Vultures circling overhead might seem ominous, but their presence actually signals a functioning ecosystem that protects human health. A troubling new study from Stanford University reveals that 36% of the world’s scavenger

Tejal Somvanshi

June 26, 2025

Archaeology·News

Stone Age ‘Slow Cooking’ Was Key Method for Extracting Animal Teeth for Ornaments, Study Reveals

A groundbreaking new study has upended our understanding of how Stone Age people obtained animal teeth for decorative ornaments. Researchers discovered that prehistoric communities used cooking techniques rather than simple cutting or

Govind Tekale

June 26, 2025

Discovery·Paleontology·Science

14,000-Year-Old Wolf Cubs, Not Dogs: Sisters Found with Woolly Rhino as Last Meal

Scientists have solved a 14,000-year-old mystery about two perfectly preserved canine remains found in Siberian permafrost. What were once thought to be early domesticated dogs have now been identified as wolf cubs,

Govind Tekale

June 17, 2025

Conservation·News·USA·Wildlife

King Vulture Puppet‑Rearing: Bronx Zoo Revives 40‑Year‑Old Conservation Technique

A fuzzy white king vulture chick hatched at the Bronx Zoo on February 25, 2025, is getting an unusual start to life. Zoo staff are raising this rare chick with a specially

Rahul Somvanshi

May 3, 2025

This morning we were notified that a whale has washed up near the Bennett Street Beach Access. Wildlife authorities have been contacted for assistance. Please do not touch the whale. Thank you to our community for reporting the incident. Photo Source: Kitty Hawk Police Department

Marine Life

Humpback Whale Washes Ashore in Kitty Hawk; Investigation Underway

A juvenile female humpback whale washed ashore on Friday near the Bennett Street Beach Access in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, on December 27, 2024. The 27-foot whale showed visible signs of shark

Rahul Somvanshi

December 29, 2024

X-Energy's Mobile Microreactor Project Receives Major Boost from DOE Partnership!

Health·News

Utrecht Research Sheds Light on Chronic Pain Transition and Potential Vitamin B3 Therapy

In a groundbreaking study by the University Medical Center Utrecht’s Center for Translational Immunology, researchers have unveiled critical insights into why some people suffer from chronic pain after an initial injury or

Tejal Somvanshi

November 12, 2023

Archaeology·Nature·Science

The Perucetus Paradox: Dethroning the Blue Whale, Insights into the World’s Heaviest Beast

Peruvian researchers have unearthed fossils of a colossal early whale, named Perucetus colossus, potentially dethroning the blue whale as the heaviest known animal. The ancient marine mammal lived approximately 38-40 million years

Karmactive Staff

August 5, 2023

Nature·News·USA·Wildlife

Ecosystem in Peril: Burmese Pythons Decimate Native Wildlife, Fuel Rat Invasion

The existence of the Burmese Python in the Everglades has a significant ecological effect, especially on rat populations. Burmese pythons have gradually eliminated native mammals like bobcats and foxes, while smaller mammals

Karmactive Staff

June 17, 2023

Activism·World

Brian May, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Margot Robbie Join Forces for The Small Steps Project

The Small Steps Project is making a big impact on the lives of children living on rubbish dumps worldwide. With the support of famous personalities like Brian May, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Margot

Govind Tekale

February 9, 2023

Nature·USA·Wildlife

Saving America’s National Symbol: The Battle Against Lead Poisoning in Bald Eagles

In Michigan, bald eagles are perishing from lead poisoning in alarmingly increasing numbers, and the cause is not as obvious as one might think. Just a small amount of lead can have

Govind Tekale

February 3, 2023