Animals

October 16, 2024

Conservation Photographer Documents Last Two Northern White Rhinos on Earth [Interview]

The plight of the Northern white rhinoceros puts into clear focus the threats that face all endangered species. The lone remaining members—Najin and Fatu—are closely guarded at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya and carry the hope of the entire species. Their story intrigued Indian-American wildlife photographer Mital Patel, who traveled to Africa to document their story and learn more about the caretakers who dedicate their lives to protecting them.

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October 9, 2024

New Species of Deep Sea Ghost Shark Is Discovered off the Coast of New Zealand

A new species of ghost shark has recently been discovered off the coast of New Zealand. The deep sea creature was spotted by the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) in the Chatham Rise off the coast of New Zealand—roughly 1.6 miles underwater. The ghost shark stands out for its unusually long nose, which can make up half its body length, and a whip-like tail.

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September 24, 2024

Study Reveals How “Scuba Diving” Lizards Create an Air Bubble for Underwater Survival

Nature is always evolving in fascinating ways, and one lizard from the tropical rainforests of southwestern Costa Rica and Panama is a perfect example of that. Anolis aquaticus, better known as the water anole, is a semi-aquatic lizard with a remarkable survival trick. Often called “scuba-diving lizards,” they’ve developed the ability to create an air bubble over their heads, allowing them to breathe while underwater.

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September 23, 2024

Here’s Why Moo Deng the Pygmy Hippo Is Everyone’s Favorite Animal Right Now

There are two kinds of animals the internet tends to fall in love with—the cute and the relatable. In a wonderful twist of fate, a tiny animal has encompassed both qualities perfectly, becoming an overnight sensation around the world. This is the story of Moo Deng, a female baby pygmy hippo that the world can't stop sharing pictures of, making fan art of, and talking about.

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