wildlife

Taking a puff: Wasp spotted holding cigarette in Israel's Mitzpe Ramon

A wasp was seen clutching a cigarette filter in the Mitzpe Ramon crater. One man in the area saw it and took a stunning wildlife photo.

By ZIV REINSTEIN/WALLA!
29/08/2023

World's first spotless brown giraffe cub takes the world by storm

The Bright's Zoo authorities have shared that the young giraffe has already reached a height of approximately two meters.

New industrial zone threatens to destroy Israel's most vulnerable wildlife

A plan to establish a new industrial zone in the country's center could destroy the habitat of many Israel animals and lead to their extinction.

Brazilian citizen scientists see humpbacks return decades after mass killings

"These animals survived whaling with a very, very small population remaining... something between 300 to 500 animals," Palazzo, of the Humpback Whale Institute in the state of Bahia, said.

By REUTERS
28/07/2023

Is organic food good for health? Maybe, but it upsets flying mammals

The effectiveness of organic farming on biodiversity has been widely documented especially for plants, but there is less research about the effects on wildlife such as bats.

Giant panda in South Korea gives birth to healthy twin cubs

A giant panda named Ai Bao gave birth to healthy twin cubs at a theme park in South Korea.

Northern Snakehead 'frankenfish' terrorizes unsuspecting fishing fans

The invasive fish with menacing teeth, capable of surviving on land and displaying aggressive predatory behavior, poses a significant threat to American ecosystems.

By WALLA!
12/07/2023

Levels of microplastics in the Mediterranean a threat to wildlife

A sea of plastic, the Mediterranean is the area of the world most at risk for endangered seabirds.

Turtle goes for a ride on a train in Washington DC

A turtle’s pace doesn’t matter when public transportation is an option.

Macaque

As monkey and pig populations rise, so does the threat of disease

Pig and monkey populations are on the rise in Southeast Asia, largely due to human activity. Unfortunately, the drastic rise in these species' populations could threaten humans with disease.

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