WEIRD ANIMALS
Lizards that do or do not share space with invasive fire ants will react differently to this scenario. Tracy Langkilde and Travis Robbins, CC BY-ND – By Catherine Tylan Postdoctoral Researcher in Biology, Penn State And by Tracy Langkilde Professor of Biology and …
3rd Place – Fungi. Slime Mould (Didymium squamulosum) growing along the edge of a holly leaf in a Hertfordshire woodland. Andy Sands/cupoty.com View gallery – 21 images – By Rich Haridy 2023 Jan 05 – The winner of the latest Close-Up Photographer of the …
Rewilding came to the fore in 2022, with projects happening across the globe. Illustration: Valero Doval/The Guardian – Cop15’s long-awaited agreement will be closely watched, says the Guardian’s biodiversity editor, but it was by no means the only positive nature news, despite the …
Reindeer have adapted to the dim, blue light of the Arctic winter. Alice/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA – Author By Daniel Merino, Associate Science Editor & Co-Host of The Conversation Weekly Podcast, The Conversation – Interviewed Glen Jeffery, Professor of Neuroscience, UCL – Published: …
Treat Kitty to a new box or pet-safe treat, but not scraps from holiday meals. Cyndi Monaghan/Moment via Getty Images – By Leticia Fanucchi, Clinical Assistant Professor of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Oklahoma State University Published: 2022 Dec 16 – During the holidays, it’s …
Beverly Roberts and Mary Alston sought to trap the cats so they could be neutered. The women were arrested in June, accused of feeding feral cats near the Wetumpka, Alabama, courthouse. Photograph: Anadolu Agency/Getty Images – By Gloria Oladipo @gaoladipo Last modified on …
Invasive reptile scuttles into electric substation in Florida, frying power and itself. Iguanas are considered an invasive species in Florida, where they are notorious for disrupting traffic. Photograph: Mike Stocker/AP– Guardian staff Last modified on 2022 Dec 09 – This rebel reptile had …
An artist’s impression of the ecosystem that lived in Greenland 2 million years ago, as revealed by the world’s oldest DNA samples. Beth Zaiken – By Michael Irving 2022 Dec 07 – The record for world’s oldest surviving DNA has been shattered. An international …
Jonathan, Seychelles giant tortoise given to Saint Helena in 1882, is also oldest known living land animal. Jonathan on the grounds of Plantation House, home of the governor of Saint Helena. Photograph: PA – Nicola Davis @NicolaKSDavis Last modified on 2022 Dec 02 …
A cast of Dickinsonia, an animal that lived during the Ediacaran period. Verisimilus/CC BY-SA 3.0 – By Michael Irving 2022 Nov 22 – Scientists believe that the Earth is currently in the midst of its sixth major extinction event, but a new study suggests …
