The first dinosaur was named 200 years ago. We know so much more now
Dinosaur science flourished, providing insight into what these creatures looked like, how they lived, how they evolved and what doomed them.
Sun Feb 18 2024
As deep freeze grips the South, North Carolina gators chill out
The creatures had suspended themselves with their snouts just above the frozen surface of their ponds in order to "brumate".
Tue Jan 23 2024
TNR — On a Mission to End the Killing of Strays
Mahatma Gandhi once said, “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated. To my mind, I hold that the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it is to protection by man from the cruelty of man.” On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Choong Koon Yean, President of IAPWA Penang, and Asther Lau, President of the Animal Kindness Coalition about humanely managing stray animal populations through Trap-Neuter-Release-Manage (TNRM) efforts.
Sun Sep 24 2023
A long and fishy tail: Before Disney's Little Mermaid, these creatures existed in mythologies from around the world
The connection of mermaids to wisdom and medicine extends to other ancient traditions.
Fri Jun 02 2023
T-Rex skeleton sells for more than $6 million at Swiss auction
This king of dinosaurs is only the third such a creature ever offered at auction, and the first time in Europe.
Fri Apr 21 2023
Nature award for polar bear photo shows that images of these magnificent creatures still have the power to move people
The bear's calm is juxtaposed by the frenetic waves lapping at the little island, suggesting that at some point the sea will reclaim it.
Fri Feb 17 2023
Small dinosaur fit for the living room to be sold at Paris auction
The creature is estimated to have lived more than 150 million years ago.
Thu Sep 08 2022
Forever young: Many cold-blooded creatures don't age, studies show
Scientists have discovered the secret to eternal youth: be born a turtle.
Sun Jun 26 2022
Chilean beachgoers become guardians of Elasmosaurus fossils
Several fossils belonging to the long-necked sea creature known as Elasmosaurus, were found along Los Tubos beach.
Thu Jun 23 2022
What a buzz: Saving Malaysia's bees, one nest at a time
Ooi saves bees and their nests seeking to prevent the creatures from being destroyed by those who view them as pests.
Tue May 11 2021
Mother, a real-life 'Wonder Woman'
A mother is the backbone of the family. She wears different hats for different occasions, just to ensure that it fits the situation.
Sat May 08 2021
Prickly problem: Taiwan says won't be beaten by China pineapple ban
China last week stopped the import of Taiwanese pineapples, citing "harmful creatures" it said could come with the fruit.
Wed Mar 03 2021
Forbidden fruit: Taiwan urges people to eat more pineapples after China ban
China said on Friday that starting in March it would suspend imports of pineapples from sub-tropical Taiwan, citing "harmful creatures".
Sun Feb 28 2021
Hummingbird sanctuary provides respite from stresses of Bogota city life
Bird watchers delight in watching the tiny creatures flutter their wings through binoculars and capturing them with camera lenses.
Tue Dec 01 2020
Scientists find secret to 'uncrushable' bug's strength
A jigsaw-like mechanism in their exoskeletons helps the little creature tolerate forces up to 39,000 times its own body weight.
Thu Oct 22 2020