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  • Scientists Discover Octlantis: Octopuses’ mysterious underwater city where they build homes and neighbours

    Scientists Discover Octlantis: Octopuses’ mysterious underwater city where they build homes and neighbours

    Off Jervis Bay in southeastern Australia, scientists discovered a bustling octopus community. They filmed gloomy octopuses interacting closely at a site nicknamed Octlantis.

  • Sloth vs turtle vs slug: What is the World’s slowest animal? Scientists finally have the answer

    Sloth vs turtle vs slug: What is the World’s slowest animal? Scientists finally have the answer

    Who takes the crown for the slowest mover on Earth — sloth, turtle or slug? Scientists have finally settled the debate, and the surprising answer might slow you down too.

  • Meet Cecil: The clever food-stealing seagull who became a local celebrity

    Meet Cecil: The clever food-stealing seagull who became a local celebrity

    Cecil lives at Waterford Beach Park in Connecticut. He has gained fame for his relentless food-stealing acts. Locals say everyone knows his yellow eyes.

  • Turtles hold ‘roundtable meeting’ in lake in unusual gathering – Watch viral video here

    Turtles hold ‘roundtable meeting’ in lake in unusual gathering – Watch viral video here

    The clip shows a group of turtles forming a circle, with two turtles meeting in the middle. The scene resembles a roundtable conference of animals.

  • 'Gay elephants' spotted in Sri Lanka’s National Parks as males engage in same-sex bonding

    'Gay elephants' spotted in Sri Lanka’s National Parks as males engage in same-sex bonding

    Wildlife officers in Sri Lanka report male elephants engaging in same-sex bonding, grooming and mounting in national parks.

  • Birdsong Decoded: Scientists reveal birds use the same communication code as humans

    Birdsong Decoded: Scientists reveal birds use the same communication code as humans

    Birdsong may be more like human speech than we thought. A new study reveals birds follow the same language efficiency rule, preferring shorter, quicker notes over longer ones.

  • Seabirds choose to poop mid-flight, not on water, study explains strange ritual

    Seabirds choose to poop mid-flight, not on water, study explains strange ritual

    Seabird droppings are rich in nitrogen and phosphorus, nutrients that fertilise ecosystems. While their effect on coastal areas is known, less is understood about open seas, where shearwaters spend much of their lives.

  • Critically endangered plains-wanderer discovered in unexpected South Australian habitat, shocking scientists

    Critically endangered plains-wanderer discovered in unexpected South Australian habitat, shocking scientists

    Researchers in South Australia have found more than 270 critically endangered Plains-wanderers in unexpected shrubland habitat, challenging long-held beliefs and offering fresh hope for the species’ survival and conservation efforts.

  • Locking horns to victory: Dramatic sparring saigas shot wins 2025 BMC Journals Image Competition

    Locking horns to victory: Dramatic sparring saigas shot wins 2025 BMC Journals Image Competition

    The joint BMC Ecology and Evolution and BMC Zoology image competition marks its third edition, succeeding the BMC Ecology and Evolution contest (2021–2023) and the BMC Ecology contest (2013–2020).

  • From head bangs to ‘fluff’: Cockatoo parrots in Australia perform 30 dance moves, including 17 never seen before

    From head bangs to ‘fluff’: Cockatoo parrots in Australia perform 30 dance moves, including 17 never seen before

    Researchers identified 30 different movements such as joint rolls, half-turns and a characteristic 'fluff' movement.

  • Whales and dolphins frequently socialise in playful interactions, says new study

    Whales and dolphins frequently socialise in playful interactions, says new study

    Researchers from Griffith University studied hundreds of videos and photographs of baleen whales interacting with dolphins.

  • Fiji’s endangered iguana performs a unique mating display with an odd courtship dance

    Fiji’s endangered iguana performs a unique mating display with an odd courtship dance

    Females observe from a distance, selecting their ideal mate. When egg-laying time arrives, they descend from the trees to excavate burrows in hot sand.

  • Meet the Great Eared Nightjar: Nature’s hidden baby dragon with a unique, haunting sound

    Meet the Great Eared Nightjar: Nature’s hidden baby dragon with a unique, haunting sound

    Often called nature’s “baby dragon,” the Great Eared Nightjar is a rare nocturnal bird known for its dragon-like looks, eerie calls, and incredible camouflage in dense forest habitats.

  • ‘Scrumping’ apes may have sparked our taste for alcohol — But how? Study finds

    ‘Scrumping’ apes may have sparked our taste for alcohol — But how? Study finds

    The team analysed dietary data from chimpanzees, gorillas and orangutans in the wild. They compared feeding activity with the height of fruit in the forest.

  • Ants follow a caste system and it’s coded in their DNA – Know how it decides their destiny

    Ants follow a caste system and it’s coded in their DNA – Know how it decides their destiny

    Ant size plays a key role in caste. But genes decide how size links to status.

  • The Master of Mimicry: Meet 10 Best Impressionists of Nature

    The Master of Mimicry: Meet 10 Best Impressionists of Nature

    From leaf-like lizards to shape-shifting sea creatures, nature is full of master impressionists. Discover ten remarkable animals that use mimicry to survive, deceive predators, and blend seamlessly into their surroundings.

  • 10 Fearless Snake-Hunting Animals You Won’t Believe Exist

    10 Fearless Snake-Hunting Animals You Won’t Believe Exist

    Meet nature’s bravest predators that take on venomous snakes without fear. From mongooses to eagles, discover 10 fearless animals that turn deadly serpents into their next meal in the wild.

  • From Dolphins to Horses: Top 10 Most Friendly Animals in the World

    From Dolphins to Horses: Top 10 Most Friendly Animals in the World

    Here are the nicest animals on the planet who love to bond with humans and other animals too!

  • Top 10 Fierce Animal Mums Who Will Do Anything to Protect Their Babies

    Top 10 Fierce Animal Mums Who Will Do Anything to Protect Their Babies

    From jungle giants to tiny insects, these animal mums go to extreme lengths to protect their young. Discover the ten fiercest mothers in the wild who fight, guard, and even sacrifice themselves for their babies.

  • Capuchin monkeys caught on camera kidnapping howler monkey babies

    Capuchin monkeys caught on camera kidnapping howler monkey babies

    Capuchin monkeys in Panama were filmed carrying howler monkey babies, sparking confusion among scientists. The unusual behaviour has left researchers puzzled and searching for answers.

  • Wolves turned themselves into dogs for easy food access, but how? New study explains

    Wolves turned themselves into dogs for easy food access, but how? New study explains

    A new study suggests that wolves may have domesticated themselves to become dogs, adapting to a calmer lifestyle near human camps in search of easy food, forming one of history's strongest bonds between humans and animals.

  • 10 Fascinating Facts About Zebras You Didn’t Know

    10 Fascinating Facts About Zebras You Didn’t Know

    Zebras are more than just black-and-white striped animals! These unique creatures have incredible traits that make them stand out in the animal kingdom. Here are 10 fascinating facts about zebras that you probably didn’t know!

  • Scientists discover hidden 'superpowers' in geckos that could treat hearing disorders in humans; know how

    Scientists discover hidden 'superpowers' in geckos that could treat hearing disorders in humans; know how

    The research highlights the gecko's saccule, a part of the inner ear. While usually responsible for maintaining balance, it also allows the gecko to sense ground-based vibrations.

  • Meet the animals that give each other names like humans to communicate; know how they do it

    Meet the animals that give each other names like humans to communicate; know how they do it

    According to a new study published in Science, these tiny primates use vocal labels to address each other, marking a significant discovery in our understanding of social behaviour in animals.

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