Scientists have described around 2 million species, yet new and little-known animals keep turning up, especially in the oceans and tropical forests. Here are 25 oddities worth getting to know. Animals 1–5: Bugs, Birds and a Frilly Lizard 1. Giant birch sawfly. Despite looking like a wasp, this large sawfly (about 17–23 mm) has no sting. Its larvae feed only on birch … [Read more...] about 25 Animals You’ve Probably Never Heard Of — From a Cuban Land Snail to a Marsupial That Mates Itself to Death
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Moment unbothered fisherman drags huge shark back into the ocean on LA beach
Beachgoers along Southern California's coastline were left speechless after witnessing a fisherman calmly reach his hands into the mouth of a large shark before pulling the exhausted animal back into the Pacific Ocean. The dramatic encounter, captured on video, quickly drew attention online as stunned onlookers watched the fearless rescue unfold. The incident took place at … [Read more...] about Moment unbothered fisherman drags huge shark back into the ocean on LA beach
Beluga whales lifted out of defunct theme park to begin journey to new homes in US
A major wildlife relocation effort is underway in Canada as dozens of beluga whales are being transferred from the closed Marineland theme park in Niagara Falls, Ontario, to accredited marine facilities in the United States. The operation began on Monday with the first group of whales carefully lifted from their pools using specially designed transport slings attached to … [Read more...] about Beluga whales lifted out of defunct theme park to begin journey to new homes in US
Balloon releases will soon be illegal in this U.S. state over concerns about animal safety
Louisiana is set to become one of the latest U.S. states to restrict outdoor balloon releases after lawmakers approved new legislation aimed at protecting wildlife and reducing environmental damage. The measure, recently passed by the state legislature, prohibits the intentional outdoor release of both Mylar and latex helium balloons. The law is scheduled to take effect on … [Read more...] about Balloon releases will soon be illegal in this U.S. state over concerns about animal safety
David Attenborough Will Return To Narrate the BBC Series ‘Blue Planet III’
More than two decades after The Blue Planet transformed wildlife filmmaking, the BBC has confirmed that David Attenborough will return to narrate Blue Planet III, the latest installment in one of the world’s most celebrated natural history documentary franchises. The new six-part series, produced by the BBC Studios Natural History Unit, is expected to showcase some of the … [Read more...] about David Attenborough Will Return To Narrate the BBC Series ‘Blue Planet III’