Who doesn't love a good video of adorable animal antics? Recently, a heartwarming video surfaced on social media showing a group of black bear cubs enjoying a snack of apples. The video was captured by writer, producer, and animal lover John Fusco, who had dropped off a truckload of apples for the cubs at Kilham Bear Center in New Hampshire. As the furry little creatures … [Read more...] about The Sounds These Bear Cubs Make While Eating Apples Are Hilarious
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A Frantic Call Is Received By Rescuers To Assist A Mystery Animal Trapped In A Tree
"The creature sits and doesn't move..." Rescuers from Poland's Krakow Society for the Protection of Animals got a panicked phone this week from a worried member of the public alerting them to a dire situation. She'd seen what looked to be an animal in distress high up in a tree near the caller's house. It hadn't moved from its current location in at least two days. … [Read more...] about A Frantic Call Is Received By Rescuers To Assist A Mystery Animal Trapped In A Tree
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
‘My cat is a thief’: Woman puts up display of her cat’s stolen items to return them to owners
If you own a cat, you know that one of their unusual habits is to give you “presents.” They might be our housepets, but cats still have some predator survivor instincts, which is why they’ll occasionally drop a dead bird or mouse at your feet — they’re just trying to provide for you. But one cat started giving her owner more practical gifts, like gloves and masks — the only … [Read more...] about ‘My cat is a thief’: Woman puts up display of her cat’s stolen items to return them to owners
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