A bird with a punk-rock haircut, a stare that can cut through rainforest mist, and a reputation for fierceness—no wonder the Philippine eagle is often called the “King of the Birds.” Imagine stepping into the dense forests of the Philippines and suddenly locking eyes with a creature so majestic, so intense, that legends seem to ...
Imagine gliding through the warm turquoise waters of a tropical bay, your heart pounding as a shadow the size of a school bus passes beneath you. Suddenly, a colossal mouth opens wide, filter-feeding on invisible plankton, while sunlight dances over spotty blue-gray skin. This is Donsol, a tiny, sleepy town in the Philippines that transforms ...
Imagine strolling through the lush Swedish countryside on a crisp autumn morning, only to find a 1,000-pound moose teetering drunkenly among shattered apples, its eyes glazed with intoxication. This isn’t a scene from a children’s storybook or a wildlife documentary gone wrong—it’s a real and recurring phenomenon in Sweden. Every year, as apples ripen and ...
Exotic pets have fascinated animal enthusiasts for years. The allure of owning a distinct and rare animal, from an elegant macaw to a compelling sugar glider, can be strong. However, the ethics of breeding exotic pets and its impact on wild populations are complex issues that demand scrutiny. This article delves into the considerations surrounding ...
In the quest to understand human behavior, scientists have long turned their gaze towards the animal kingdom. Animals, with whom we share a significant portion of our genetic makeup, frequently provide a mirror into the workings of the human mind. By studying the brains of various species, researchers can glean insights into the complexities of ...
It sounds like the premise of a folktale: a creature armored in bony plates, once confined to the warm corners of the South, suddenly begins a silent march northward. But this isn’t a storybook adventure—it’s the real-life journey of the nine-banded armadillo, an unlikely mammal whose expansion tells a remarkable, and sometimes unsettling, tale about ...
Imagine gazing into the eyes of an octopus as it solves a puzzle or observing a cow gently nuzzling her calf in a sunny field. These moments aren’t just cute—they’re revolutionary. For centuries, humans have stacked animals in a moral pecking order: some we revere, some we eat, and others we barely notice. But what ...
Imagine the largest creature on Earth, a majestic whale, drifting lifelessly toward the ocean’s abyssal plain. What unfolds next is as haunting as it is fascinating—a grand, eerie banquet that sustains the deep sea’s most mysterious inhabitants. The death of a whale is not the end, but the beginning of a chilling transformation and a ...
The movement for animal rights has a rich history, emerging prominently in the late 20th century. Historically, animals have been viewed as commodities or resources for human use, be it through domestication, labor, or food production. Over time, however, philosophical shifts and scientific insights have led to a reevaluation of the ethical dimensions of how ...
A thick fog rolls over a silent billabong. The water is still, except for the occasional ripple—maybe a fish, maybe something else. Suddenly, a low bellow echoes across the dark surface, sending a chill down your spine. For generations, Australians have whispered about a shadowy beast lurking beneath their rivers and swamps. It’s called the ...
Jen Fitschen, Author, BSc Computer Science and Oceanography
