Picture this: a massive African elephant charges through a village fence, trampling crops that families depend on for survival. Meanwhile, thousands of miles away in Los Angeles, a coyote trots down a residential street at dawn, eyeing suburban pets with calculated interest. These aren’t isolated incidents or random acts of wildlife wandering into human territory. ...
In a sequence that was reminiscent of the film “The Nature of Things,” Gordon’s Bay, South Africa is a small town on the coast that was the perfect location to witness a truly amazing wildlife encounter. After being returned gently to the ocean, a massive southern elephant seal that weighed nearly two tons ran through ...
New research has revealed that wild sulphur-crested cockatoos in Western Sydney have figured out how to operate public drinking fountains to access fresh water. Scientists observed the birds using their beaks and feet to twist the handles, demonstrating remarkable problem-solving skills and social learning. The Discovery of Cockatoo Fountain Use Researchers from the Max Planck ...
A frightened predator has turned rush hour an advantage for hunting in the quiet urban areas of West Orange, New Jersey. It was observed making use of traffic signal signals to serve as a tactic tool to wait for the chime of pedestrians crossing before unleashing stealthy attacks on birds that are not aware of ...
As urbanization continues to reshape landscapes, wildlife is adapting to thrive in human-dominated environments. This phenomenon, known as synurbization, highlights the resilience of certain species and their ability to coexist with humans. From foxes in ancient cities to dolphins near coastal power stations, these adaptations reveal the dynamic interplay between nature and urbanization. What Is ...
