Animals

April 30, 2025

New Study Suggests Chimpanzees May Enjoy “Social Drinking” Just Like Humans

Chimpanzees are our closest genetic relatives among the great apes, sharing many characteristics with us, such as the use of tools, social structures, and even the capacity for empathy. However, a new report by researchers from the University of Exeter reveals another, surprising similarity between us and chimpanzees—our shared talent for consuming alcohol.

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April 24, 2025

Watch an Octopus Hitch a Ride on a Shark in “Sharktopus” Footage Captured by Scientists

While aboard a University of Auckland vessel off the coast of Kawau Island, in New Zealand, Rochelle Constantine noticed something unusual clutching onto a mako shark’s head. There were several things the orange clump could’ve been; a mass, the marine ecologist thought, or perhaps a deep gash. Maybe it was even a buoy, or a tangled fishing net? She didn’t consider the possibility of it being a Maori octopus hitching a ride.

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April 21, 2025

Photographer Travels 900 Miles To Capture Unusual Orange Snowy Owl

In January, when wildlife photographer Julie Maggert heard about an orange-tinted snowy owl near Lake Huron, she knew she had to see it for herself. And in early February, after driving 900 miles over four days and spending nearly 29 hours sitting and waiting, she was rewarded handsomely with the images that she was looking for. Though Maggert spotted the owl several times, she wasn't able to get the clean shot that she was after.

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April 17, 2025

Pet-Finding Service Has Saved Over 45,000 Lost Animals and It’s Completely Free

Each year, more than 10 million cats and dogs go missing across the United States. FidoAlert, however, offers an innovative solution to locating lost pets—and it's all for free. FidoAlert and its sister service TabbyAlert function similarly to an Amber Alert, per the company’s founder and CEO John Bradford. Pet owners may register their beloved companions into the FidoAlert network, and subsequently receive a dedicated FidoID number and a free tag to accessorize a collar.

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