Push aside the leaf litter on a shaded slope in western Thailand's Thong Pha Phum National Park, and you might find something that looks less like a flower than a small piece of blackened hardware pressed into the soil. Botanists have just given it a name to match: Thismia daemona — the "devil flower." A Plant That Broke Its Own Genus's Rules The species was formally … [Read more...] about Scientists Discovered a Bizarre “Devil Flower” That Doesn’t Need Sunlight
A Pennsylvania Wildlife Center Welcomed Two Extremely Rare Albino Cardinals This Summer
Most wildlife rehabilitation centers go their entire existence without seeing a single albino cardinal. Raven Ridge Wildlife Center in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, took in two within about six weeks of each other this summer. Found During a Brutal Heat Wave The first bird arrived on July 1, 2026, after a woman found him struggling beneath a parked car in Lancaster City … [Read more...] about A Pennsylvania Wildlife Center Welcomed Two Extremely Rare Albino Cardinals This Summer
More Than 40 Parakeets Killed in London Park as Catapult Attacks on Animals Raise Concern
More than 40 parakeets were reportedly killed in a London park over a period of several weeks, according to local wildlife campaigners, amid growing concern about the use of catapults against birds, pets and other animals. The reported attacks have renewed calls for stronger action against people who deliberately target wildlife with projectiles, particularly when incidents … [Read more...] about More Than 40 Parakeets Killed in London Park as Catapult Attacks on Animals Raise Concern
Poacher Dies After Elephant Herd Charges During Attempt to Hunt White Rhino
A suspected rhino poaching attempt in South Africa's Kruger National Park ended when a herd of elephants reportedly charged two armed men, leaving one suspect dead and the other in police custody. The men had allegedly entered the protected area carrying a high-powered rifle and an axe. According to South African National Parks officials, they were believed to have been … [Read more...] about Poacher Dies After Elephant Herd Charges During Attempt to Hunt White Rhino
Images Showed a Starving, 70-Year-Old Elephant Forced to Walk Miles for a Festival — Here’s What Happened Next
In August 2019, photographs of an emaciated elephant lying on the ground, her ribs and bones clearly visible through her skin, spread around the world and reignited a global conversation about the treatment of captive elephants in religious festivals. What the Photos Showed The elephant, a 70-year-old female named Tikiri, was set to take part in Sri Lanka's Esala Perahera … [Read more...] about Images Showed a Starving, 70-Year-Old Elephant Forced to Walk Miles for a Festival — Here’s What Happened Next