Deep in Australia's Mary River lives one of the world's most unusual reptiles—a turtle with a remarkable survival ability that has fascinated scientists for decades. Known as the Mary River turtle, this endangered species can absorb oxygen through its cloaca, allowing it to remain underwater for extended periods without surfacing for air. The cloaca is a single opening used … [Read more...] about This Rare Turtle Can Breathe Through Its Rear — And Scientists Say It’s One of Earth’s Most Extraordinary Reptiles
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Call for a complete ban on cats in Australia by making it illegal to even own one
An Australian zoologist has called for the gradual elimination of pet cats in Australia, arguing that domestic and feral cats are causing devastating losses to the country's unique native wildlife. The proposal has sparked widespread debate among conservationists, scientists and millions of Australian pet owners. Dr. Antone Martinho-Truswell of the University of Sydney … [Read more...] about Call for a complete ban on cats in Australia by making it illegal to even own one
Tortoise Found Alive After Spending Nearly A Decade Trapped Beneath House Floor
A tortoise discovered beneath the floor of a family home in Brazil has returned to the wild after undergoing months of rehabilitation, in a survival story that has astonished wildlife experts and animal lovers alike. The red-footed tortoise, later named Donatello by rescuers, was found in February 2025 during renovation work at a house in the town of Itacajá, in Brazil's … [Read more...] about Tortoise Found Alive After Spending Nearly A Decade Trapped Beneath House Floor
Three mule deer are the first animals confirmed to use California’s new $20M wildlife bridge
Three mule deer have become the first confirmed animals to use California’s newly constructed wildlife overpass, marking a major milestone in one of the state's most ambitious wildlife conservation projects. The animals were captured on a trail camera in late May as they crossed the dedicated wildlife bridge spanning Route 97 in Siskiyou County. The crossing is part of a $20 … [Read more...] about Three mule deer are the first animals confirmed to use California’s new $20M wildlife bridge
Dangerous beast spotted for the first time in 100 years in Sequoia National Park after being wiped out
Wildlife biologists in California are celebrating the remarkable return of a gray wolf to Sequoia National Park — a historic sighting believed to mark the species’ first known presence in the region in more than a century. The female wolf, identified as BEY03F, has stunned researchers after traveling hundreds of miles across California, moving through deserts, mountain … [Read more...] about Dangerous beast spotted for the first time in 100 years in Sequoia National Park after being wiped out