Mysterious Leopard-like animal seen in UK

Crocodile kills 28-year-old in front of couple attempting rescue in Mexico: ‘Head as long as my torso’

Video by local news service captured the huge reptile with its jaws open and its teeth visible, shortly after the attack in Puerto Vallarta

Merlin the duck unruffled after meeting president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum

Pet in a replica shirt is unofficial mascot of the World CupMerlin’s owner, Karla Gómez, says it was ‘an honour’Merlin, the pet duck in a mini Mexico shirt who has become a viral sensation and an unofficial mascot of the World Cup, met Mexico’s president on Monday.The duck waddled on to the stage at the ​start of Claudia Sheinbaum’s regular morning press conference, took a seat where ministers and officials are usually seen, and unfazed by the occasion, let out a few quacks. Continue reading...

Kentucky's Monkey Slug Caterpillar Is Weird Looking and Venomous

Kentucky's Monkey Slug Caterpillar Is Weird Looking and Venomous

Three Persian leopard cubs born at Nordens Ark in Sweden

Three Persian leopard cubs born at Nordens Ark in Sweden

Tiny new marsupial species, not seen in two decades, confirmed from museum specimens

Researchers have confirmed a new-to-science species of marsupial in Australia’s Northern Territory. The tiny mouse-like carnivore has been named the Arnhem Plateau planigale (Planigale petrophila) after the area where it’s thought to live in; its scientific name translates to rock lover. Planigales are the world’s smallest marsupials, some weighing just a couple of grams. Only []

Harimau kumbang ‘kurus’ tepi jalan undang resah

HULU TERENGGANU: Seorang pengusaha bot laju di Tasik Kenyir terkejut apabila terserempak dengan seekor harimau kumbang yang berkeliaran berhampiran Pengkalan Gawi di sini, semalam. Dalam kejadian kira-kira pukul 8 malam itu, Mohd. Amirul Azfar Sagnal, 29, berkata, dia pada mulanya berhenti di sebuah stesen minyak untuk membeli minuman sebelum melihat haiwan liar berkenaan sedang duduk ... Read more The post Harimau kumbang ‘kurus’ tepi jalan undang resah appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

‘Werwulf’ Trailer: Aaron Taylor-Johnson Transforms Into a Werewolf in Robert Eggers’ New Gothic Horror Movie

There doesn’t need to be a full moon for this creature to arrive. Universal has released the trailer for “Werewulf,” which will debut in theaters on Dec. 25. The logline reads, “In 13th-century England, a mysterious creature stalks a foggy countryside as local folklore becomes a terrifying reality for the villagers.” The trailer teases Aaron []

Rescuers snap into action after crocodile found in Hong Kong building

An injured juvenile crocodile has been found in a Hong Kong residential building, prompting a rescue operation by an animal concern group. At about 1pm on Wednesday, police alerted the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) that a member of the public had reported spotting the reptile at a residential block on Tai Po Road in Sham Shui Po. It was later confirmed to be a juvenile hybrid of a Siamese crocodile and a saltwater crocodile. The SPCA said personnel equipped with rescue...

Merlin the duck steals the spotlight at President Sheinbaum's news briefing

Merlín the duck, Mexico’s unofficial World Cup mascot, stole the spotlight at President Claudia Sheinbaum’s news briefing

‘Why is your cat blue?’: Wilbur, the pet who changed colour, puzzles owners

Family find answers via social media after their furry friend returned home with an unusual makeoverWilbur the cat is usually a rather elegant grey, black and white creature, so his human family were a little taken aback, to say the least, when she came home bright blue.Concern that Wilbur might have been the target of an unkind paint attack turned to relief when it turned out she had gatecrashed a neighbour’s gender-reveal party and rolled around in blue dye. Continue reading...

Beyond birds and mice, free-ranging cats eat a surprising number of insects

It’s pretty commonly known, and not very startling, that free-ranging cats eat birds and small rodents. But the degree to which they eat insects might surprise you. We are biologists who for many years have been trying to figure out what feral ...

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Why South Africa’s leopards shrank to half their normal size

A hidden population of South African leopards has revealed a remarkable evolutionary story. Researchers analyzing entire leopard genomes discovered that the Cape Floristic Region’s leopards are not only much smaller than most African leopards, but also genetically distinct after being isolated for roughly 20,000 years. Surprisingly, despite their small population, they have retained much of their genetic diversity.

Unexpected friendship forms on Sask. farm

Maple the llama was meant to be a guardian on a farm in Saskatchewan. When she went blind, she was introduced to Bo Peep the sheep -- the now-bonded pair has become famous.

Sri Lankan Girl Plays With Wild Porcupine, Civet Cat; Internet Calls Her a Real-Life 'Disney Princess' (Watch Videos)

A viral video of a young Sri Lankan girl calmly interacting with wild animals has won hearts on social media. The clip shows her walking through paddy fields with a porcupine following behind and carrying a civet cat, prompting many online users to compare her to a real-life “Disney Princess” set against a picturesque rural backdrop.

Clouded leopard cub shows off soccer skills at Nashville Zoo

Meet AZ, the 50th clouded leopard cub born at the Nashville Zoo, as she gets into the World Cup spirit! Watch this playful cub demonstrate her impressive soccer skills with a ball and training cone, highlighting the zoo's robust conservation program. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

Merlin the duck meets Mexico's President Sheinbaum

Merlin the duck, who became a viral sensation during the 2026 World Cup, traded the streets of Mexico City for the presidential palace when President Claudia Sheinbaum welcomed him and his family to her morning press conference.

‘Gus’ the T-rex presented in New York ahead of auction

‘Gus’ the T-rex presented in New York ahead of auction

Colossal T rex 'Gus' roars to auction with $30 million estimate

A nearly 38-foot Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton named "Gus" is set for auction at Sotheby's in New York, with a pre-sale estimate of $20 million to $30 million. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #tyrannosaurusrex #newyork #unitedstates 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Close whale encounter beside an Albany fishing boat captured by Bryn Westerberg shows a feeding frenzy

A close encounter between a whale and an Albany fishing boat has gone viral after dramatic footage captured the marine mammal surfacing alongside the vessel to feed on sardines.

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Koreanosaurus, 1st dinosaur fossil named after Korea to become natural monument

Korea's first indigenous dinosaur fossil to bear the country's name in its scientific classification is set to be designated a natural monument, the Korea Heritage Service said Monday. The agency said it plans to designate the Koreanosaurus boseongensis skeletal fossil discovered in Boseong, South Jeolla Province, as a natural monument, along with the pig-nosed turtle skeleton fossil from Yeosu (Pleurochayes yeosuensis) and the Tafoni weathering pits of Suudo Island in Tongyeong. Natural monumen

180-kg grizzly bear stalks woman, pet dog on Alberta hiking trail; both escape unhurt

It’s not everyday that you and your dog are out on a morning hike and come across a 180-kg grizzly bear. In one such incident, a woman and her pet dog narrowly avoided a potentially deadly encounter with a grizzly bear in Alberta, Canada. The incident, which has now gone viral, shows the woman remaining []

Steve Brusatte book dives into everything you always wanted to know about birds

Fifty years ago, it would have seemed strange for a paleontologist to write a book about birds, but today we know why the pairing makes sense. Birds are dinosaurs: it’s as literally true as saying humans are mammals. The brontosaurus and the triceratops might have been wiped off the face of the planet 66 million []

Rare footage capturing birth of Yangtze finless porpoise released

The birth of a Yangtze finless porpoise calf a month ago in Wuhan City, central China's Hubei Province, was made public through surveillance footage. The calf, named "Xiao 26" after the year of its birth, was born on May 22 at the Institute of Hydrobiology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The Yangtze finless porpoise is a national first-class protected wild animal, and its population status serves as a "barometer" of the ecological environment of the Yangtze River. #ChorusofLife

King Charles' Balmoral Estate is home to endangered species ranger discovers

The royal Aberdeenshire estate, Balmoral, is brimming with wildlife - including a very rare species - it has been revealed

The Simmer Dim

This is to show you just how light it is at night this time of year – I took this photo from my bedroom window at 11.30 p.m last night. It doesn’t get any darker at the moment but the birds do stop and it is magically silent for a few hours in this long []

Every Confirmed Animal Revealed for Planet Zoo 2 So Far

These are all the currently confirmed animal species for Planet Zoo 2.

Video Shows Woman and Dog’s Shocking Grizzly Bear Encounter

Instagram/davelandageA woman and her dog narrowly escaped a grizzly bear encounter in Canada. Video posted on social media of the tense confrontation shows the animal stalking the woman’s dog, circling them as they walk along an unsealed road. The bear comes frighteningly close to the pair, as the dog—leashed—sticks close to its owner. Read more at The Daily Beast.

Exotic Animals Take Over The Village At Meridian [Photos]

Exotic Animals Take Over The Village At Meridian [Photos]

Week in wildlife: a froggy lunch, a surf-loving penguin and an ambitious treehopper

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'Conservation success story': Endangered whooping crane makes rare appearance in central Alberta

A whooping crane's appearance northeast of Calgary is being celebrated by local birdwatchers, with the rare sighting of North America's tallest bird being hailed as a chapter in the iconic animal's conservation success story.

Watch: Rare crocodile gathering spotted in Gujarat river amid heavy rain

Watch: Rare crocodile gathering spotted in Gujarat river amid heavy rain

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‘Street-fighting’ Larry the cat outlasts sixth British PM at 10 Downing St.

Tough London tabby has been hunting rodents at prime minister's residence for 15 years.

Grotesque 'zombie squirrels' with oozing flesh pods spark alarm across the US

Grotesque 'zombie squirrels' with oozing flesh pods spark alarm across the US

Golden Retriever Puppy Meets Little Baby & It’s Like They Were Meant To Find Each Other

The bond between dogs and kids cannot be described in words. These fur babies tend to gel the best with their tiny humans. A recent post on social media has been capturing this beautiful relationship. The video sees a Golden Retriever puppy and a baby getting closer. A user named @ourever.evolving took to Instagram to [] The post Golden Retriever Puppy Meets Little Baby It’s Like They Were Meant To Find Each Other appeared first on DogTime.