Greenland sharks are thought to live for at least 400 years, giving them a strong contender for the title of world's oldest vertebrate species. According to a new study published this week in the journal Science, the carnivore does not attain sexual maturity until it is 150 years old. Julius Nielsen of the University of Copenhagen in Denmark headed a multinational team of … [Read more...] about These sharks live 400 years, don’t have sex until age 150
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In The Wild, Two Unlikely Friends Caught In Sweetest Embrace
"It was unlike anything I'd ever seen before." ❤️️ On a journey through the South African wilderness, Zaheer Ali came spotted a lone rhino munching on some grass. Ali had his camera ready when he noticed a small oxpecker perched on the rhino's head, but he didn't see anything photo-worthy. But all would alter in a matter of minutes. The red-billed bird is frequently … [Read more...] about In The Wild, Two Unlikely Friends Caught In Sweetest Embrace
While its mother is away, horses look after the newborn deer
A trio of horses has been sighted babysitting a newborn fawn in a stunning demonstration of care. On a ranch west of Steamboat Springs in Routte County, Colorado, the tiny one was waiting for its mother. The horses approached the small creature and began to care for it when they learned it was alone. The ranch's owner, Kally May, had observed something peculiar with her … [Read more...] about While its mother is away, horses look after the newborn deer
When the world’s “loneliest elephant” finally meets another elephant, it’s a moving moment
For the first time in over eight years, Kaavan, the "world's loneliest elephant," shares a poignant moment with another elephant in a very heartwarming scenario! Kaavan's tale is one of the most tragic in the animal kingdom. However, after decades of suffering, the Sri Lankan elephant was relocated to the Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary in Siem Reap on Monday. For the first … [Read more...] about When the world’s “loneliest elephant” finally meets another elephant, it’s a moving moment
For the first time in 50 years, an elephant shrew has been discovered alive
Even the list of endangered animals has grown in recent years, as several previously thought-to-be-extinct species have been unearthed. If animal scientists saw rare sightings of exceedingly elusive animals like the clouded leopard and saki monkeys last year, a small and extremely charming species surprisingly returned in the wild this year. After being classed as a "lost … [Read more...] about For the first time in 50 years, an elephant shrew has been discovered alive