When wildlife inspectors spotted ten extremely unusual black seal pups in England's largest grey seal colony on the north Norfolk coast, they were taken aback. Puppies of grey seals have a white coat that sheds in two to three weeks, revealing a grey coat beneath the white skin. According to the National Trust, about one out of every 400 grey seals has a velvety black … [Read more...] about Puppies of the Rare Black Seal have been Spotted in an English Nature Reserve
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This Extremely Rare Jellyfish Has Only Been Spotted on Camera Once
It’s not every day that you come across something truly unique and mysterious. But that’s precisely what happened when a diver captured an incredibly rare jellyfish on camera off the coast of Australia. The jellyfish in question is a Chirodectes maculatus, also known as the spotted box jellyfish. The specimen is so rare that it’s only been seen twice, with this video being … [Read more...] about This Extremely Rare Jellyfish Has Only Been Spotted on Camera Once
The World’s Smallest Chameleon Has Been Found, And It Is “Surprisingly” Endowed
Camouflage is a useful trait for both predators and prey, but it may be a pain in the neck for field biologists trying to increase their taxonomic contributions. When you're dealing with an animal the size of your fingertip, like the chameleon detailed in a new study published in Scientific Reports, finding new species becomes much more challenging. So, where does one look … [Read more...] about The World’s Smallest Chameleon Has Been Found, And It Is “Surprisingly” Endowed
For The First Time, Leprosy in Wild Chimps Has Been Confirmed
Scientists have verified the first occurrences of leprosy in wild chimpanzees, a bacterial illness that usually affects humans. Although it's unclear how the chimps contracted the virus, experts believe the findings indicate that leprosy is considerably more prevalent in chimps and other wild animals than previously thought. The findings were published in the journal … [Read more...] about For The First Time, Leprosy in Wild Chimps Has Been Confirmed
Amazing Discovery: Perfectly Preserved Cave Lion Found in Siberia
In 2021, a perfectly preserved cave lion was discovered in Siberia, thanks to the permafrost. This incredible discovery has shed new light on the world of prehistoric predators and provided us with valuable information about the ecosystem in which they lived. The discovery was made by a team of scientists led by Dr. Albert Protopopov, a leading paleontologist at the … [Read more...] about Amazing Discovery: Perfectly Preserved Cave Lion Found in Siberia