endangered species

World’s Most Endangered Tiger Cubs Born in Greece

Three Sumatran tiger cubs were born at Attica Zoological Park near Athens, Greece, offering a vital boost to international efforts aimed at preventing the extinction of the critically endangered species. First Vet Check and Homeric Names The trio—two males and one...

New Monkey Species With Orange Lips Discovered in Congo

Scientists have identified a new species of monkey in the Democratic Republic of Congo, marking the discovery of an orange-lipped monkey species not previously known to science. The animal, formally named Colobus congoensis, was found living in the dense forests...

Amazon’s Elusive “Ghost Dog” Revealed in 594 Camera-Trap Photos

Scientists have captured 594 photos of one of the Amazon rainforest's most mysterious animals, shedding new light on a creature so rarely seen that researchers call it the "ghost dog." The short-eared dog, a small and secretive wild canine found...

Divers Film Great White Shark in the Mediterranean For the First Time

Volunteer divers have recorded what researchers believe is the first footage of a great white shark filmed underwater in the Mediterranean, captured during a ghost net removal dive near a shipwreck in the Strait of Sicily. Derk Remmers, a technical...

Ancient Plant From Dinosaur Era Discovered Thriving in Amazon Flooded Forests

Scientists working in Peru have identified an ancient plant from the dinosaur era growing in Amazon forests that remain flooded year-round, a setting long considered unsuitable for this group of plants. The discovery highlights plants’ ability to survive in extreme...

First Silver European Eel Recorded in Cyprus’ Waters

Researchers at Bournemouth University have confirmed the first record of a silver European eel in Cyprus’ inland waters, marking the easternmost point at which the species has been observed in this life stage. The finding, published in the Journal of...

Rare White Iberian Lynx Spotted in Spain

A striking white Iberian lynx was recently captured on camera in southern Spain, drawing international attention and prompting further investigation by researchers. The animal, seen near the city of Jaén, is an extremely rare variation of one of Europe’s...

Wild Giant Panda Caught on Video for the First Time in China’s Sichuan Mountains

A rare sighting of a wild giant panda has been captured on video for the first time in Dawei Township, a mountainous area under the administration of Emeishan City in Sichuan Province of China. The footage shows a healthy adult...

Donkey Sanctuary on Skiathos Fights to Protect Greece’s Forgotten Helpers

On the northern side of Skiathos—an island in the Aegean Sea—near the secluded beach of Megalos Aselinos, a quiet but determined effort is underway to protect one of Greece’s most iconic but often overlooked animals—the donkey. Donkey Club Skiathos, run...

World’s Deadliest Bird Has Hatched in the UK

A southern cassowary, belonging to one of the largest and deadliest bird species on the planet, has hatched for the first time at a bird park in the Cotswolds, United Kingdom. This event has been 25 years in the...