Picture this: you’re casting your fishing line into the murky waters off Louisiana’s coast, expecting maybe a red snapper or speckled trout. Instead, something that looks like it swam straight out of a fairy tale breaks the surface. That’s exactly what happened to Thurman Gustin last summer, and his video has marine biologists buzzing. The ...
Encountering a rare animal in its natural habitat is a thrilling experience that many nature enthusiasts dream of. The heart races, the mind races, and suddenly, you’re thrust into a world of wonder and excitement. But how can you be sure that the creature you’ve stumbled upon is indeed rare? Understanding the nuances of wildlife ...
Florida’s wetlands are having a tense moment, the kind that makes biologists speak quietly and glance at the sky. From the sawgrass prairies of the Everglades to the mangrove-fringed flats of the Keys, rare animals are blinking red on scientists’ dashboards. Some species show flashes of recovery; others are slipping faster than expected. The drama ...
Deep in the glaciated wilderness of Alaska, creatures roam that exist nowhere else on Earth. These animals didn’t just adapt to one of the world’s harshest environments – they became something entirely unique. While millions of tourists flock to see Alaska’s famous bears and whales, most visitors never realize they’re walking through habitats of evolutionary ...
Scientists assumed for decades that the American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) was one widespread species along Mexico’s Pacific coast, all the way to Venezuela, and across the Caribbean. But a revolutionary genetic study has destroyed that illusion by finding that two relict populations are completely separate species lurking in plain sight on the islands of Banco ...
