Tag: Wildlife
Mountain Lions in Los Angeles Shifting to Nocturnal Behavior to Evade Humans
Mountain lions in Greater Los Angeles are adjusting their behavior to avoid encountering humans who are increasingly using their territory for recreational activities. A...
How Climate Change is Impacting Animals’ Coloration and Adaptation
Zebras are known for their iconic black and white stripes, but have you ever wondered how climate change is affecting the coloration and adaptation...
Cantor’s Giant Softshell Turtle: The Motionless Frog-Faced Predator
The Cantor's giant softshell turtle, scientifically known as Pelochelys cantorii, is a fascinating creature that resides in the rivers of South and Southeast Asia....
Gharial: Unique Mating Behavior of the Prehistoric Crocodilian
Gharials, also known as Gavialis gangeticus, are a unique species of crocodilian that split from other crocodilian species over 40 million years ago. These...
King Cobra Mystery Solved After 188 Years: Scientists Unravel Enigma
Scientists have recently made an exciting discovery about the king cobra, the world's longest venomous snake. For almost two centuries, the king cobra was...
Cassius: World’s Largest Captive Crocodile, Possibly Over 120 Years Old
Cassius, the world's largest captive crocodile, passed away on Nov. 2 after spending 40 years in captivity at Marineland Melanesia Crocodile Habitat in Australia....
The Great Auk: Human Assault on the Species and Its Fate
Great auks were large flightless birds that lived in the North Atlantic for thousands of years before humans hunted them to extinction. The last...
15 Stunning Tiger Photos From Smithsonian Photo Contest – A Wildlife Feast
The tiger is a majestic big cat and one of the most recognizable animals in the world. Unfortunately, they are endangered, with only about...