Kayaker Singing in Hopes of Attracting Beluga Whales Never Imagined They Were Actually Listening
After a period of elation and disbelief, he threw on a scuba mask and began to dive and swim near the animals, singing as he went.
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Efforts to Save Endangered Blue Butterfly Quadruples its Population-but Also Saves a Lupine from Extinction
Oregon's Fender's Blue butterfly is soon to be only the second-ever insect downlisted from Endangered to Threatened on the ESA.
The Humble Pigeon Uses Same Learning Process as Artificial Intelligence, Says Iowa Study
Can a pigeon match wits with artificial intelligence? At a basic level, yes—and showing a level of learning that humans could benefit from.
Rare Species of Feline Dubbed the 'Original Grumpy Cat' Found Living On Mount Everest
A DNA analysis confirmed that the rare and little-known Pallas' cat lives on the body of Mount Everest—three miles above sea level.
New Mosquito Repellent Works Better Than DEET, is Safer, and Smells Good
On its own, neither DEET, nor the second-most used mosquito repellent picaridan, provides all the desired effects.
A Formation That Looks Like a Grizzly Bear Spotted on Mars by NASA Camera
Now, you don't need any imagination to picture life on Mars after NASA scientists spotted what looks like a bear on the Red Planet.
Zoo Celebrates Birth of Extremely Rare Przewalski's Horse Foal Previously Extinct in the Wild
The San Diego Zoo Safari Park announced the birth of a critically-endangered Przewalski's Horse-sometimes called 'the Last Wild Horse'.
Bucket Truck Used to Rescue Seagull Entangled in Utility Wires (WATCH)
The Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter in Branford went to the location of the call and found a seagull stuck dangerously stuck in utility wires
Incredible Drone Video of a Moose Shedding Its Antlers - WATCH
He accidentally found a bull moose with his drone and clicked record 16 seconds before the great beast shook its antlers right off.
For the First Time Since 1977, Zero Rhinos Were Poached In India's Parks
In May 2021, a new Chief Minister of the Indian state of Assam set out to thoroughly put an end to poaching in the state's protected areas.
Railroad Worker Rescues Raccoon After the Hair on its Butt Got Frozen to the Tracks
Railroad workers rescued a stricken male raccoon after it became frozen to the tracks—stuck fast by the hair on its private parts.
This Crew of Street Veterinarians Treat the Pets of L.A.'s Homeless Residents of Skid Row
Dr. Kwane Stewart, also known as "The Street Vet" is nearly famous for going out onto Skid Row and providing free care to pets there.
Large Blue Butterflies Were Extinct in England, But Now Those Beauties Are Back After 50 Years
Returning there for the first in 150 years, England's Large Blue Butterfly conservation program celebrates 750 adults hatching at once.
Farms in UK Saved This Beautiful Duke of Burgundy Butterfly From Extinction
Once the rarest butterfly in England, a decade of work from the Butterfly Conservation has seen their numbers rebound 25%.
Father and Daughter Put Cicadas Into Cute Poses for Fun Photos in Virginia
Father and daughter Scott and Ellie Kanowitz have been arranging cicadas into fun photos at home in Virginia.
Bees Actually Bite Plants to Make Them Flower Early - Surprising Scientists
In a groundbreaking discovery, bumblebees were found biting leaves of plants which encouraged flowers to bloom earlier than normal.
Shade From Solar Panels Increases Abundance of Flowers, Benefiting Pollinators
Solar panel shade in late summer benefits pollinator numbers, a new study from Oregon State University has found.
Smithsonian Says These Moths Are So Gorgeous, They Put Butterflies to Shame: It's National Moth Week
Moths are just as beautiful as their day-living cousins, it's just harder to spot them. During National Moth Week, people are realizing it.
Teen Rescues Bumblebee And Now it Won't Leave Her Side -Even Sleeping in a Jar by Her Bed
After rescuing it, Lacey Shillinglaw now has a pet bumblebee that will not leave her, even sleeping by her bedside in England.
It 'Smells Like Fear': Scientists Create Diffuser That Could Keep Pests Off Garden Plants
A diffuser which "smells like fear" could help keep pests off garden plants, according to a new study. The special odor is made up of compounds produced by ladybugs, a natural predator of plant-eating insects which ravage gardens and crops. Pests which catch a whiff of the stuff will change their behavior, thinking predators are […]
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