Week in Wildlife: Raccoon Rescue, Rare Mouse, and More
This week's wildlife photos include a raccoon rescued from a storm drain in Pennsylvania, a mouse living at 7,000m in the Andes, and a harpy eagle chick in Bolivia.
Category : Wildlife Nature
World Eskimo Indian Olympics revive ancient Alaska Native games
The annual World Eskimo Indian Olympics draw hundreds of Indigenous athletes to Fairbanks, Alaska, for traditional games like the two-foot high kick, celebrating heritage and survival skills.
How birds cope in UK heatwave: shade, bathing, feeding
Birds cannot sweat; they use shade, wing-spreading, panting, and bathing to stay cool. Ground-feeders like blackbirds struggle to find worms in hard soil.
Woman bitten by eastern brown snake tangled in bike chain
A woman in her 60s was bitten by a two-metre eastern brown snake tangled in her bike chain on a NSW rail trail. She survived a dry bite and was discharged from hospital.
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Earth-like exoplanet LHS 1140b has confirmed atmosphere
Scientists confirm the first atmosphere on a rocky exoplanet in the habitable zone, LHS 1140b, 49 light-years away, with potential for liquid water and life.
New monkey species with orange lips found in Congo
A new monkey species, Colobus congoensis, with distinctive orange lips has been discovered in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Scientists fear it is already endangered due to habitat loss and hunting.
Japan hunts bear behind 14 break-ins in Shizukuishi
Authorities search for a bear that broke into an elderly couple's home and raided their fridge, suspected in 14 break-ins across Shizukuishi, Japan, in two weeks.
Australia's complex history with cats: love and hate
By 1988, Australia had over 3 million domestic cats. Now, debates rage over ownership bans. Historian Jodie Stewart explores the nation's complex feline history.
Greater gliders glide shorter than assumed, study says
Greater gliders glide an average of 19 metres, not 100 metres as previously thought, challenging conservation assumptions about the endangered marsupial's habitat needs.
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A Place In The Sun host tribute to wildfire victim
A British pensioner who survived Spanish wildfires by sheltering in abandoned cars with his cat fears his wife and neighbours died. Channel 4 host Jasmine Harman shared condolences.
New photos released 25 years after Peter Falconio murder
NT police release previously unseen photos on 25th anniversary of British backpacker Peter Falconio's murder, hoping to jog memories and find his remains.
Fungi: The Invisible Force Protecting Our Planet
Dr Toby Kiers discusses her award-winning research mapping fungal networks on Palmyra Atoll, revealing fungi's critical role in Earth's ecosystems and climate.
Spotting a young hare on Eyam Moor requires stealth
A leveret's form is found empty on Eyam Moor, Derbyshire, highlighting the hare's subterfuge for survival. The author reflects on lagomorph reproduction and the creature's elusive nature.
Undercover in Laos: Chinese Tourism Fuels Wildlife Trafficking
Undercover investigation reveals how Chinese tourism boom in Laos fuels illegal wildlife trade, pushing pangolins toward extinction.
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Undercover in Laos: Chinese tourism fuels wildlife crime
Covert footage reveals how crime networks in Laos use front shops to sell pangolin scales, bear bile, and tiger bones to Chinese tourists, fueling a booming illegal trade.
Man dies after cattle injury on Norfolk National Trust estate
A man in his 70s has died after being injured by cattle on the National Trust estate at Felbrigg Hall in Norfolk, prompting an investigation by police and the Health and Safety Executive.
California faces highest shark numbers in years as great whites head north
El Niño is driving juvenile great white sharks from warm Mexican waters to California, with scientists predicting one of the sharkiest summers in a decade. Incidents with humans remain rare.
Bison attack survivor: animal spared my life
Carl McDaniel, 65, was tossed 8ft by a bison at Yellowstone, breaking his femur in four places. He believes the bison spared his life by not goring him.
Bastille Day parade amid heatwave and wildfires
Emmanuel Macron presided over his final Bastille Day parade in Paris as a heatwave and wildfires forced cancellations of fireworks and balls across France.
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Bison Tosses Grandfather in Yellowstone
A 65-year-old grandfather was tossed into the air by a 2,000lb bull bison in Yellowstone, suffering broken bones. The attack was caught on video.
Warning after children petting deer in Richmond Park
Parents criticised as children crowd and stroke wild deer in Richmond Park, prompting fears of a fatal incident. Royal Parks warns to stay 50 metres away.
Sewage smell forces residents to flee cul-de-sac on holiday
Residents of Alsops Road in Ashford are forced to take holidays to escape a 'rotting eggs and diarrhoea' smell from Southern Water's pumping station, which has worsened since September 2025 and is under investigation.
Warning: Stay 50 Metres Away from Deer After Fatal Risk
Royal Parks warns visitors to stay at least 50 metres from deer in Richmond Park after footage shows adults and children crowding and stroking the animals, risking fatal accidents.
Life Among Jakarta's Trash Mountains: Waste Pickers Face Uncertainty
At Bantar Gebang, one of Asia's largest landfills, thousands of waste pickers risk their lives daily. With the site over capacity and slated for closure by 2027, their livelihoods hang in the balance.
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Phacelia: the most useful plant for gardens and farms
Phacelia tanacetifolia, a cover crop, offers nectar for insects, suppresses weeds, and improves soil. Its coiled flowers inspire art and support biodiversity.
1976 Ladybird Deluge: 50,000 per Acre in Wales
In July 1976, a massive swarm of seven-spot ladybirds hit the Welsh coast, with densities reaching 50,000 per acre, causing panic among beachgoers.
Lake Suchitlán pollution mystery deepens a year after fish die-off
Nearly a year after thousands of dead fish washed ashore on Lake Suchitlán, El Salvador’s largest freshwater body, fishers and residents still lack official explanations for the pollution crisis.
Dolphin deaths spike in SA after algal bloom
At least 70 dolphin carcasses found in 2025, highest since 2013, linked to algal bloom that decimated squid populations, scientists say.
Bison hurls man 8ft in air at Yellowstone, breaking hip
A bison bull charged a man at Yellowstone National Park, tossing him 8 feet in the air and breaking his hip. The victim, Carl McDaniel, was with his grandson when attacked.
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British pensioner, 93, is 13th victim of Spanish wildfire
A 93-year-old British woman has died from burns in the Spanish wildfire, raising the death toll to 13. Two British hikers were rescued with severe burns.
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