Crocodiles really do sleep with one eye open
10-23-2015 |
7
Crocodiles are thought to be capable of keeping a watchful eye out even when they seem to be fast asleep.
New species of Galapagos giant tortoise found
VIDEO 10-22-2015 | 4
Scientists have revealed the discovery of a new species of giant tortoise on the Galapagos Islands.
Rare albino dolphin filmed in Monterey Bay
VIDEO 10-7-2015 | 2
The Risso's dolphin calf was spotted alongside its mother by whale watchers off the coast of California.
Huge beehive discovered up a tree in China
10-5-2015 | 20
An enormous hive measuring 1.5 meters across and weighing over 40kg has been found at the top of a tree.
Over 200 new species found in the Himalayas
10-5-2015 | 8
Researchers have identified a treasure trove of new animal species in the Eastern Himalayas region.
World's smallest land snail found in China
VIDEO 9-29-2015 | 9
The ridiculously miniscule snail species is so small that ten could fit inside the eye of a needle.
Virgin birth snake produces more offspring
9-20-2015 | 7
A female snake has given birth to young for the second time in two years without a male's contribution.
Divers discover weird two-headed sea slug
VIDEO 9-19-2015 | 5
The bizarre creature was found on the sea floor during a dive in the tropical waters of Borneo.
Man catches huge fish off the coast of Japan
9-17-2015 | 24
The gigantic specimen was reeled in during a fishing trip to Hokkaido, Japan's second largest island.
Calves bring hope for endangered rhinos
VIDEO 9-12-2015 | 1
Conservationists have spotted three incredibly rare Javan rhino calves at a national park in Indonesia.
Why are cats more independent than dogs ?
9-5-2015 | 33
Researchers at the University of Lincoln have shed light on why cats seem to fare better when left alone.
Drone-busting chimp shows 'forward planning'
VIDEO 9-4-2015 | 9
Scientists have been studying the case of a chimp that used a branch to knock a drone out of the air.
There are still three trillion trees on Earth
9-3-2015 | 28
The number of trees left in all the forests on Earth is now believed to measure in the trillions.
Rare nautilus spotted off Papua New Guinea
8-30-2015 | 7
An extremely rare species of cephalopod has been spotted again for the first time in over three decades.
Zoo seeks challenges for intelligent octopus
8-26-2015 | 14
An octopus named Ursula has been impressing zoo keepers with her uncanny puzzle-solving abilities.
New species of monkey discovered in Peru
8-24-2015 | 6
A new species of titi monkey has been found along the remote Urubamba river in Amazonian Peru.
Do plants move in relation to the moon ?
8-22-2015 | 5
One British researcher believes that the movement of plants may be partially influenced by the moon.
Amur leopards are now making a comeback
VIDEO 8-20-2015 | 5
The world's most endangered species of cat has seen a significant population increase in recent years.
Apes may be close to being able to speak
8-15-2015 | 25
Scientists believe that apes may be closer to human-like speech than we have given them credit for.
Aerial drones can scare black bears to death
8-14-2015 | 7
New research suggests that drones stress bears out so much that they can suffer a heart attack.
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