In 2017, a Bolivian wildlife sanctuary called biologist Paola Nogales-Ascarrunz about an unusual animal that had just been surrendered to them — described only as "a weird cat." Nearly a decade later, that same animal has turned out to be something genuinely historic: the first new species of cat discovered anywhere in the world in more than 100 years. A Kitten That Didn't … [Read more...] about Meet Leopardus Tilcayo: The First New Cat Species Discovered In Over 100 Years
Wildlife & Nature
What to Do If You Find a Wolf Spider in Your House, According to Experts
Finding a large, fast-moving spider on your kitchen floor is the kind of thing that can send anyone reaching for the nearest shoe. Before you swing, though, it's worth a second look — there's a good chance your unwelcome guest is a wolf spider, and they're far less dangerous than they look. What Exactly Is a Wolf Spider? Wolf spiders belong to the family Lycosidae and … [Read more...] about What to Do If You Find a Wolf Spider in Your House, According to Experts
New Federal Directive Narrows When Killing Endangered Wildlife Is Considered Illegal
A new directive from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service marks one of the most significant shifts in how the Endangered Species Act has been enforced since the law's passage in 1973 — narrowing the circumstances under which killing a protected animal or plant counts as illegal. What the Directive Says The Sept. 14 memo, signed by Fish and Wildlife Service Director Brian … [Read more...] about New Federal Directive Narrows When Killing Endangered Wildlife Is Considered Illegal
This Baby’s First Move Every Morning Isn’t Reaching for a Toy — It’s Reaching for His Dogs
Most babies wake up hungry, cranky, or both. The one in this clip wakes up looking for company — and finds it on either side of him. A Morning That Starts With a Head Pat The video opens on a bed, mid-morning light, a baby propped up between two large dogs the account describes as pit bull–type mixes. One is stretched out behind him, half asleep. The other is sprawled … [Read more...] about This Baby’s First Move Every Morning Isn’t Reaching for a Toy — It’s Reaching for His Dogs
A Fisherman Pulled Up a Bizarre “Alien” Creature From the Ocean Depths — Here’s What It Actually Is
Roman Fedortsov has built a following of more than 600,000 people by doing one simple thing: showing the internet what actually comes up in a trawling net from the deep sea. His latest catch may be his most viral yet — a bloated, gray creature with an unmistakably "alien" face that had commenters only half-joking about extraterrestrial visitors. Meet the Real Sea … [Read more...] about A Fisherman Pulled Up a Bizarre “Alien” Creature From the Ocean Depths — Here’s What It Actually Is