Meet the Sea Walnut - A Cannibalistic Jelly Currently Invading Venice’s Lagoon

The comb jelly is taking over the Mediterranean, threatening local marine life and expected to only worsen with a changing climate.

Western quoll joey born in Australia's New South Wales outback likely to be first in a century

Once extinct in NSW, the chuditch or western quoll is now breeding in the wild thanks to a conservation program.

The mystery of the Orangutan flange

Why do some male orangutans develop a flange while others do not?

Week in wildlife: a thirsty raccoon, a superhero squid and a delinquent swan | Environment | The Guardian

Orcas haven’t changed, but our view of the killer whale has

Sea pandas or sadistic killers? These enigmatic creatures invite contradictory labels that say far more about us than them.

The Sapo Concho Is the Only Native Toad to Puerto Rico, and It's Endangered

...but still finds time to appear in Bad Bunny’s latest work.

‘The normal should be darkness’: why one Belgian national park is turning off ‘pointless’ streetlights | Biodiversity | The Guardian

In Belgium, a national park is turning off streetlights to combat light pollution and protect wildlife. The project aims to restore natural darkness, which is beneficial for species such as insects, birds, and amphibians. However, some locals are concerned about safety and security, despite research showing mixed results on the impact of lighting on crime and road safety.

As Jaguars Recover, Will the Border Wall Block Their U.S. Return?

The construction of the border wall is creating a roadblock to the big cat’s return to the U.S. Southwest.

Pumas are back in Patagonia and Penguins are paying the price

Scientists estimate that more than 7,000 adult penguins were killed in just four years, many of them left uneaten.

These Birds Are of Different Feathers, but They Flock Together

How Extreme Winter Weather Can Affect Wildlife

Some animals are well-adapted to the snow, ice and cold of winter, but extreme weather is a challenge for many species.

The Iberian Lynx’s Remarkable Recovery Story | WILD HOPE

This video tells the story of the Iberian lynx's recovery from near extinction, led by biologist Rodrigo Serra and his team at the Iberian Lynx Captive Breeding Center in Portugal. Starting with fewer than 100 mature wild lynxes in 2009, the team's efforts have resulted in the first mother-cub pair, Flora and Ulan, being released into the wild, symbolizing hope and resilience in conservation.

‘On a knife edge’: can England’s red squirrel population be saved?

American invaders are the cause of their woes...

Week in wildlife: cuddling sloths, dazed iguanas and a very fat seal | Wildlife | The Guardian

Stemming the tide of injured sea turtles

A revolutionary new technology is enabling injured sea turtles to regrow severely injured tissue and safely return to the ocean

Four tales of love in the wild, from peacock spiders to pufferfish.

The sentiments on Valentine’s Day cards notwithstanding, courtship can be a precarious endeavor.

California officials move forward with plans to exterminate mule deer from island | California | The Guardian

California wildlife officials have moved forward with a plan to exterminate a mule deer herd from Santa Catalina Island over concerns about local biodiversity. The Catalina Island Conservancy, which manages 88% of the island, sees the nonnative mule deer as a major threat to local flora and fauna, water quality, and fire resilience. The plan involves eliminating the island’s herd of roughly 1,800 deer over five years, using methods such as hired shooters, helicopters, and drones. However, many locals oppose the plan, seeing the deer as an iconic part of the island's identity.

'Part of the evolutionary fabric of our societies': Same-sex sexual behavior in primates may be a survival strategy, study finds

The findings show diverse sexual behaviors are common — and likely beneficial in primates.

Cougars Are Learning to Coexist With Wolves in Yellowstone by Changing Their Diet

When wolves and cougars cross paths, it’s rarely a friendly encounter.

Wily coyote who swam to Alcatraz gets ‘much fatter’ on prison island diet

Officials are monitoring if the canine is preying on the island’s seabirds.

2025 Ocean Art Contest Winners - Underwater Photography Guide

Many truly exquisite wildlife photographs here, even though the Underwater Fashion category seems oddly out of place.