Ralph the Humbolt Penguin suddenly lost his feathers. This created some problems for him and his keepers. But his family (a mate and two chicks) needs him and he was unable … Read more
Wildlife Facts
Study: Birds That Think Like Humans
A Cardiff University study finds that birds may think in the same way as humans when selecting food and making choices in complex environments. New Wales.co.UK reports: “Paignton Zoo spokesperson Phil Knowling … Read more
Chimpanzee Archeology: Tool-Use Shows That Humans and Apes Closer Than Thought
When archeologists began to look at chimpanzees and their longstanding use of tools, some conventional thinking about the separation between man and beast got a little fuzzier. Science Daily.com reports: … Read more
350 New Plant and Wildlife Species Discovered In The Himalayan Region
A decade of surveying in the Himalayas has brought some wonderful surprises to the wildlife and nature conservation world. Xinhuanet.com reports: “Over 350 new species, including the world’s smallest deer, … Read more
Wood Storks Make Rare Appearances In Arkansas
Wood stork populations have been increasing in Florida and other gulf states but they also seem to be moving up to Arkansas these days. Joe Mosby at the Cabin.net reports: … Read more
Bangladesh Leopard Discovery Renews Hopes for Species Survival
Bangladeshi conservationists reported on a rare leopard cub captured by villagers in the southeast of the country. The say it renewed hopes for the survival of the critically endangered species. The Myanmar News … Read more
Butterfiles Thriving at Los Angeles Airport
It is good to see stories of creatures coming back from extinction. Dan Sanchez at the Epoch Times reports; “The El Segundo Blue Butterflies, once facing extinction, are now thriving … Read more
