Animals

August 21, 2025

Scientists Highlight the Beauty of Survival in Wildlife Photography Competition

Researchers from around the world entered their best imagery into the BMC Ecology and Evolution and BMC Zoology image competition. These scientific images are not only aesthetically pleasing; they also show the ways in which wildlife fights to survive. From clever camouflage to battling for resources, these images show both the beauty and struggle of life on Earth. With his beautifully framed photo of two saigas engaged in battle, Andrey Giljov won the competition.

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August 13, 2025

Paralyzed Sheep Uses Motorized Wheelchair To Roam Around Her Sanctuary Home

A sweet and curious sheep named Kiki is the star of the Don’t Forget Us Pet Us animal sanctuary in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Kiki was born fully paralyzed due to her mother getting Cache Valley virus from a mosquito bite, resulting in her rejecting Kiki at birth. Despite her heartbreaking beginnings, the charming sheep is now thriving. She spends her life roaming around the sanctuary grounds in an adapted motorized wheelchair operated by herself.

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August 6, 2025

Zoo Sparks Controversy by Requesting Donation of Unwanted Pets To Feed Its Predators

In a Facebook post that has stirred a lot of big feelings, a zoo in Denmark reminded the public that it accepts the donation of small pets like rabbits, chickens, and guinea pigs to use as feed for its predators. The Aalborg Zoo says that it will gratefully accept unwanted animals, which are then “gently euthanized by trained staff” and given to animals like the zoo’s European lynx as part of their diet.

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July 28, 2025

Rare Red Fox Spotted for the First Time in Years in California National Park

How long would you wait to capture the perfect moment on camera? A California photographer waited three years just to capture three minutes of footage depicting a rare mammal, the Sierra Nevada red fox. Randy Robbins, the lucky photographer, actually spent a longer time researching the elusive Sierra Nevada red fox species than he did putting together the setup that made it all happen.

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