Just imagine. You are alone in the wilderness going about your business. I happen to make a strange face, but it’s okay. Being alone in the wilderness, no one saw it. Wrong. Since there was a camera, you too became part of the “comedy animal” gallery. Oops. Below you can enjoy 11 photos of beautiful … Read more
“The Giraffe and the Moon” by Kyle Goetsch (South Africa). South African giraffe, Nami brand, Namibia. Photographed with a 600mm lens. Remembering Wildlife has announced the 20 winners of a contest for images to be included in an upcoming book. Reminds me of giraffes. Giraffe numbers have declined by about 40% over the past 30 … Read more
When you’re sitting on the edge of a small dive boat wearing a thick wetsuit and bulky scuba gear, every movement feels awkward and cumbersome. But when I take a deep breath, I roll backwards into the Atlantic Ocean. The instant rush of cold water provides relief, and the release of gravity takes the weight … Read more
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (WBRC) – What started as a quick walk before a family gathering turned into a tense and prolonged security situation for a Trussville man, raising broader concerns about how the community handles encounters with dangerous wildlife. Jeremiah Smith said the incident happened earlier this month while he was walking his dog on the … Read more
If you were asked to imagine a spider, what would be the first thing you think of?For most people, that imagined creature would be beefy, black, hairy, with long legs and sharp fangs, and probably running around in the depths of a dark cave. I would like to suggest an alternative to the typical spider … Read more
These spiders are not only fearsome predators, but they also have a frighteningly calculated way of luring and capturing their prey. orbweaver spider Hilary Kladke/Getty Images Firefly spiders eat fireflies, but only the males. This is because only the male can fly and is therefore confined to the nest. Fireflies (hidden terminal) Flashes to attract … Read more
Peter Beard, Ken Randall and Rope Hunting Rhino Block 29, 1964 © The Estate of Peter Beard, courtesy of Peter Beard Studio, www.peterbeard.com Peter Beard is a unique and often confusing figure in the history of wildlife photography. But undoubtedly his book end of the game, It remains one of the most important pieces of … Read more
SACRAMENTO — A month after the public uproar over the euthanasia of a mother bear that mauled a resident in Monrovia, state lawmakers are considering mandating the use of non-lethal methods to allow wildlife and humans to coexist. Sen. Katherine Breakspear (D-Encinitas) said she believes the bears are dead, and the state’s decision to kill … Read more
The Royal Air Force Exhibition Gallery will present a multi-screen immersive show displaying FRAMERATE: Desert Pulse on April 14, 2026 at the Desert Botanical Gardens in Phoenix, Arizona. NPR’s Caitlin O’Hara hide caption toggle caption NPR’s Caitlin O’Hara PHOENIX — It was around 6:30 a.m. when Saguaro fell and the group chat lit up. LiDAR … Read more
Reduced food leads to stress, increased predation, decreased survival, and increased human-animal interactions Last summer, a bear in a tree panted in the hot afternoon sun as it searched for a little more shade in the backyard of a Durango home. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) Durango has experienced above-average temperatures this winter, with record high temperatures … Read more