animals

At least 50 hippos die from anthrax in Virunga National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo

Residents warned to avoid wild animals and boil water amid anthrax outbreak.

Petah Tikva father-son duo arrested for attacking neighbor, attempting to kidnap dog

The men, aged 62 and 31, allegedly threatened to kill the dog over the barking.

UC Berkeley's 'Salto' robot jumps and balances like a squirrel

Biologists and engineers designed an approach to increase the chances of a robot achieving upright and balanced landings without needing great grip strength, by controlling the forces along its leg.

With Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi Colossal Biosciences revives the dire wolves

Using these fossils, scientists reconstructed the complete genome of the extinct species as part of Colossal's de-extinction process.

Anthrax kills 50 hippos in Congo's Virunga National Park

Tests confirmed anthrax poisoning, said Virunga Park director Emmanuel De Merode, adding that buffalo have been killed too. The exact cause of the poisoning was not yet clear.

By REUTERS
08/04/2025

Real-life 'Game of Thrones' wolves are back: Dire wolves reborn through science

A Texas-based biotechnology company announced that it has successfully revived the long-extinct dire wolf.

Russian man survives bear attack as sightings near Moscow increase

The man, who apparently survived the attack by managing to play dead, was out collecting antlers shed by elk and deer last week when the bear attacked him.

By REUTERS
06/04/2025

Mommy, a 100-year-old tortoise, becomes the oldest first-time mother of her species

The hatchlings are the offspring of Mommy and Abrazzo, two Western Santa Cruz tortoises and the zoo's two oldest residents, each estimated to be around 100 years old.

‘DESPITE MY usual discomfort with animals, especially ones that shed, I felt an immediate, special c

Animals' PTSD from rocket sirens must also be acknowledged

In memory of Lev, a three-legged dog who became irreversibly paralyzed from fear of rocket sirens, I share his story and invite you to support Wind Chimes’ work with traumatized animals and people.

By SHARON F. WEIL
06/04/2025

In the Midbarium Beersheba, they're already preparing for Passover

At the Midbarium Wildlife Park in Beersheba, a special program is being prepared for visitors during the Passover holiday.

By LIOR LERNER
01/04/2025
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