Tag: Wildlife
Beware of ‘Seal Finger’ Infection: Risks of Being Bitten by Sea Mammals
Swimmers have been cautioned to keep their distance from seals to avoid the risk of contracting a serious infection known as "seal finger" if bitten by these marine mammals. The British Divers Marine Life...
Rare Bird Spotted in Yorkshire Street Draws Crowds after Hurricane
Birdwatchers were in for a treat when a rare scarlet tanager was spotted in Yorkshire for the first time, drawing crowds to a residential cu-de-sac. This unique bird, believed to have been blown off...
Rare Birth of Baby Beavers in London Marks Conservation Milestone
Baby beavers have been born in London for the first time in more than 400 years, conservationists say.A family of five Eurasian beavers were introduced to a nature reserve in Ealing, west London, back...
Greenford Baby Beavers Make History with Their Creation of a New Generation
The birth of two new baby beavers in Greenford is a significant moment for urban rewilding efforts. These babies mark the return of breeding beavers to urban London after more than 400 years of...
Radiation-Resistant Worms Found in Chernobyl Zone
Microscopic worms living in the highly radioactive environment of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone (CEZ) have been found to exhibit no radiation damage to their genomes, which goes against expectations for organisms in such a...
Refugia of Extinct Moa Support New Zealand’s Flightless Birds
Human settlement on islands in the Pacific Ocean led to the extinction of many animals, including the moa, a large, wingless bird native to New Zealand. A recent study by scientists from the University...
Ancient Amazon Rock Art: Wildlife Connection of Early Americans
A collection of ancient rock art found in the western Amazon offers a glimpse into the relationship between early humans and animals in the region. The paintings, located on cliffs in Colombia, depict over...
The Impact of Wild Boar Research on Climate Crisis Awareness
Dr. Isabella Capellini's research on the impact of high temperatures on the sleep patterns of wild boars and young deer has shed light on the potential consequences of climate change on mammalian populations. The...