“Unusual Mortality Event” declared over
It was a worrisome few years for North Pacific gray whales, with hundreds washing up dead on shorelines along the West Coast leading to an estimated 30% decline in their …
Wildlife
The Breathtaking Winners of the British Wildlife Photography Awards
In this year’s British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA), more than 14,000 incredible wildlife images were whittled down to a single grand prize winner, photographer Ryan Stalker. Stalker’s powerful image was …
Photographer Captures Big Cats Sleeping on Big CATS
A photographer in Tanzania captured a set of amusing photos showing a pride of lions snoozing on Caterpillar construction vehicles. The cat on CAT images were captured by wildlife photographer …
What does the fox say? Open up and say ‘Ah’
By Denise Lavoie and Lea Skeine | Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. — Employees of the Richmond Wildlife Center in Virginia are doing their best to act like mother foxes as …
Photographer Spots Leopard Hiding in the Grass, But Can You Find It?
Nature photographer Henri Olckers spotted a leopard hiding in the tall grass in South Africa’s Kruger National Park while driving past. The leopard is so well camouflaged that other visitors …
Nikon Updates Z9 Again: Even Better for Portraits, Wildlife, and Sports
Nikon described itself as “passionate” about providing firmware updates to its users, and the company demonstrated this commitment yet again with Nikon Z9 firmware version 5.00, the fourth major update …
How do animals react during a total solar eclipse? Scientists plan to find out in April – The Mercury News
By CHRISTINA LARSON | AP Science Writer WASHINGTON — When a total solar eclipse transforms day into night, will tortoises start acting romantic? Will giraffes gallop? Will apes sing odd notes? Researchers …
Underwater Drones Are Revolutionizing Visual Storytelling
Aerial drones have revolutionized the way visual artists can tell stories, and the burgeoning field of underwater drones has begun to achieve the same transformative power for aquatic photo and …
Photographer Gets Way Too Close to Bison in Yellowstone Park
This photographer was condemned for getting right underneath the bison’s face. A photographer in Yellowstone Park who got nose-to-nose with a bison was reported to park authorities after a video …
What experts say is likely causing the mysterious whale deaths along the East Coast
While three whales washing up on Hampton Roads beaches in Virginia in three days is unusual, it is likely indicative of a long-term trend seen along the East Coast. Gib …