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Humpback Whale Washes Ashore in Kitty Hawk; Investigation Underway

December 29, 2024

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

A large snake resting among a dense tangle of branches near a body of water, likely in a rainforest or swamp-like habitat. Photo Source: The University of Queensland Australia

Discovery·News·Wildlife

Amazon Expedition With Will Smith Locates New Snake Species, DNA Reveals 10 Million Year Split

May 1, 2025

Govind Tekale

Scientists have found what might be the world’s largest snake. The Northern Green Anaconda was discovered deep in the Amazon rainforest during filming of a National Geographic series featuring actor Will Smith.

Representative Image. Close-up of cougar with intense stare and tan-colored fur. Photo Source: PxHere

Wildlife

H5N1 Bird Flu Kills 20 Big Cats at Washington Sanctuary

December 26, 2024

Govind Tekale

A devastating outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) resulted in the deaths of 20 big cats at the Wild Felid Advocacy Center in Shelton, Washington in December 2024. The outbreak marks

Nature·News·UK·Wildlife

Golden Eagles Spotted in Northumberland for First Time Since 1800s

May 30, 2025

Govind Tekale

Golden eagles are flying over Northern England again for the first time in more than 150 years. These huge birds – the second-largest birds of prey in the UK after the white-tailed

Synthetic Halloween cobweb decoration draped over pumpkins and plants in an outdoor planter

Environment·Nature·News·Policy

Halloween Fake Spider Webs Can Snag Wildlife: Safer Outdoor Decoration Ideas

Fine synthetic Halloween web can entangle small wildlife and become plastic litter. Use these safer decoration choices and know what to do if an animal is caught.

Rahul Somvanshi

October 30, 2026

Dhole standing in grassy habitat in India, illustrating wildlife coexistence discussed in the article

Environment·India·Nature·Policy

What India’s Dholes and Sloth Bears Teach Us About Coexistence

Valparai’s dhole traditions and Hampi’s sloth-bear knowledge show how cultural memory can support wildlife coexistence—alongside science, rights and safety.

Rahul Somvanshi

October 30, 2026

Several red tamarillo fruits, also called tree tomatoes, on a plate.

Nature

Tamarillo, the Tree Tomato: What This Andean Nightshade Plant Really Is

Tamarillo, or tree tomato, is an Andean nightshade with tangy fruit and a bitter skin. Here is what Solanum betaceum is, how it grows and how to use it.

Rahul Somvanshi

October 29, 2026

Great white shark swimming underwater near Guadalupe Island Mexico showing the species encountered off Georgia coast

Nature·News·USA

Woman Tries To Pet Great White Shark Off Georgia Coast And The Shark Lunges

Woman Tries to Pet Great White Shark Off Tybee Island, Georgia, and the Shark Lunges Thinking about reaching over the side of a boat to touch a shark? A video from off

Govind Tekale

October 29, 2026

Intact Cork-lid trapdoor spider burrow preserved in a tin showing the concealed entrance structure

Nature·Science

New Mauritian Spider Lives In Coral Burrows That Flood At High Tide

New Mauritian Tidal Trapdoor Spider (*Idioctis marevallum*) Lives in Coral Burrows Submerged at High Tide How does a land spider survive the sea? A newly described species from Mauritius lives in burrows

Rahul Somvanshi

October 29, 2026

Bald eagle isolated against a grey sky in flight representing the mystery visitor at Big Bear nest

Nature·News·USA

Mystery Bald Eagle Spends 30 Minutes Rearranging Shadow’s Big Bear Nest

Mystery Bald Eagle Rearranges Sticks in Shadow’s Big Bear Nest Months After Jackie’s Death Jackie and Shadow‘s Big Bear nest has a new mystery visitor. An unidentified adult bald eagle spent about

Govind Tekale

October 29, 2026

Male beagle lying down and panting outdoors

Nature·Policy

Marshall BioResources Animal Testing Claims Disputed

Marshall BioResources faces protest allegations over animal testing in North Rose, NY. The company disputes the claims; federal law targets threats, not peaceful protest.

Rahul Somvanshi

October 29, 2026

Hammer Attack on Shark Leads to Tougher Fishing Laws in Florida

Nature·News·USA

The Great White Was Longer Than His Kayak—and David Slavich Pulled His Rig and Kept Fishing for Hours After It Left

A great white longer than David Slavich's kayak surfaced off Half Moon Bay Sunday. He pulled his rig and kept fishing for hours after it left.

Sunita Somvanshi

October 29, 2026

Port-side aerial view of the blue, white, and green CSIRO research vessel RV Investigator steaming through deep ocean waters off Tasmania.

Environment·Nature·Science

CSIRO Captures 2.8 Million Eels Spawning Off Tasmania — and Bottom Trawling Is Now in the Crosshairs

In the pitch-black water below the Tasman Sea, 2.8 million basketwork eels gather on a single underwater ridge off Tasmania in what researchers believe is a reproductive aggregation. Australian scientists just mapped

Rahul Somvanshi

October 28, 2026

Nature·USA

Florida Hunter Captures Record 18.4-Foot Reticulated Python in Puerto Rico

An 18-foot-4-inch reticulated python captured in central Puerto Rico has set a live-capture record for the island following a joint operation by Florida hunter Kevin Pavlidis, known as “Snakeaholic,” and local removal

Govind Tekale

October 27, 2026