On night walks through Highgate Wood, Cindy Blaney shares the whirling wonder of the often-maligned mammals with the humans below.
Tag: Animals
In the Arctic, Drones Help Identify Deadly Virus in Whales
Scientists took samples from whale blow, identifying possible disease risks for marine mammals in northern seas.
Killer Whales Find an ‘Unlikely Friend’ in Dolphins
Off the coast of British Columbia, dolphins lead killer whales to salmon and earn their share of lunch, a new study reveals.
Sharks and Rays Gain Sweeping Protections from Wildlife Trade
A global treaty has extended trade protections to more than 70 shark and ray species whose numbers are in sharp decline.
The Climate Is Changing, Cows Are Stressed and Italy’s Cheesemakers Are Worried
Extreme heat causes cows to produce less milk. This poses problems in cheese-obsessed Italy, especially as it tries to meet growing demand for favorites like burrata.
In Washington, Birds Are Giving ‘Yelp Reviews’ of Forest Restoration Work
A collective of land trusts, conservancies and tribes is capturing birdsong with audio gear and A.I. for clues about habitat health.
Bird Flu Ravaged the World’s Largest Elephant Seal Population, Study Finds
After the H5N1 virus hit the remote island of South Georgia in 2023, more than 50,000 breeding females may have disappeared.
See How Thailand’s Pets Become Speed Eating Contest Champions
Speed eating contests are part of a growing list of pet-related events in Thailand that also include competitions for skateboarding dogs and felines that look like cows.
Life Lessons from (Very Old) Bowhead Whales
A gene that helped bowheads adapt to frigid Arctic waters also granted them extraordinary longevity. Could it help aging humans become more resilient?
Armed With Anemones: How Some Young Fish Survive in the Sea
Photos taken by blackwater divers offered a new glimpse into the early life stages of marine fishes and their interactions with other animals.