► The Official Animal Wildlife & Nature Thread (feel free to post pics, articles. vids, links, Youtube, Twitter, IG, etc)

[Helico-pterFunk]

The Double Life of an American Lake Monster

In the Great Lakes, sea lampreys are a scourge. In Europe, they’re an endangered cultural treasure. Can biologists suppress—and save—the species?

www.wired.com

Evolution Only Thinks About One Thing, and It’s Crabs

Crab-like body plans have evolved independently at least five times. Biologists are still trying to figure out why.

www.discovermagazine.com

Defining the Line Between Missing and Extinct Species

Some researchers are calling for new terms and a clear scale to help identify and find disappearing species.

www.discovermagazine.com

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

Woman killed in alligator attack at Florida golf course: Sheriff

Two alligators were removed from the golf course after the attack, the sheriff's office said.

abcnews.go.com

88-year-old woman was gardening when attacked, killed by alligator

A woman was killed in an apparent alligator attack in South Carolina on Monday, officials said.

abcnews.go.com

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

Inside the World of Guide Dog Dropouts

In this highly competitive training, pup perfection is demanded—and not every student can make it to graduation. Here's what happens to the still very good boys who need a sudden ‘career change.’

getpocket.com

Should We Stop Keeping Pets?

Research into animals’ emotional lives has cast doubt on the ethics of petkeeping.

getpocket.com

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

Wolves apparently freed on purpose, Vancouver zoo says amid ongoing recapture efforts

The wolves that were found outside their enclosure at the Greater Vancouver Zoo Tuesday appear to have been freed on purpose, according to officials.

bc.ctvnews.ca

'Large snake' found under bush outside B.C. home believed to be someone's pet

A massive snake that was found under a bush outside a B.C. home has been taken to a local rescue centre.

bc.ctvnews.ca

'At the mercy of this whale': B.C. couple had dinghy lifted by humpback during hours-long encounter

A Vancouver couple was in awe and a bit scared during an hours-long encounter with a whale on B.C.'s Central Coast, much of which they captured on video.

bc.ctvnews.ca

Ottawa family adopts two beagles from among 4,000 destined for drug experiments

An Ottawa family has adopted two beagles that were among thousands freed from a facility in Virginia that was breeding them so they could be sold for drug experiments.

ottawa.ctvnews.ca

Video: Paralyzed Florida dog shows baby how to crawl in viral TikTok

The video has racked up over 6 million views on TikTok.

www.fox35orlando.com

 

[ansatsusha_gouki]

Hyena wasn't trying to save the impala;it was trying to eat it but unfortunately it got away...

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

Hilarious photos show dramatic cats refusing to be bathed

A gallery compiled on defused.com featuring social media snaps from around the world shows domestic cats at their most animated, from giving their owners a dirty look to refusing to have a bath.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[doug777]

This is what happens when the guy holding a diamond flush, calls the bluff of the guy holding a pair of twos.

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

'Lost without her friends': Only duck to survive B.C. coyote attack starts following humans everywhere

The lone duck who survived a coyote attack on a B.C. farm was so bereft she started following the humans around – waddling close behind them as they went about their chores and waiting on the doorstep every time they went inside.

bc.ctvnews.ca

Vancouver zoo closed for 2nd day after wolves apparently freed intentionally

The Greater Vancouver Zoo is closed for a second day after wolves were apparently freed intentionally at the facility.

bc.ctvnews.ca

Vancouver rents: $1,450 a month for a loft bed in a living room shared with 1 woman, 3 rabbits

Finding herself unable to afford her rent, a Vancouver woman was desperate to stay in her suite – so she crammed into the corner of her living room and posted an ad looking for a roommate to share the small space with her and her three rabbits.

bc.ctvnews.ca

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

Scientists Strapped Cameras to Dolphins and Captured Something Terrifying

They wanted to learn about how dolphins hunt and feed. They got way more than they bargained for.

www.thedailybeast.com

Sights and sounds dolphins, Tursiops truncatus preying on native fish of San Diego Bay and offshore in the Pacific Ocean

For the first time, dolphins wearing video cameras were observed capturing and eating live native fish. While freely swimming in San Diego Bay, one dolphin caught 69 resident fish, 64 demersal, 5 near surface, while the other caught 40, 36 demersal and 4 near the surface. Two other dolphins were...

journals.plos.org

 

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[ansatsusha_gouki]

First time,seeing a spotted hyena and a brown hyena together. And,why the uploader put a cat sound for the brown hyena...

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

The Obsessive Life and Mysterious Death of the Fisherman Who Discovered The Loch Ness Monster

A humble Scotsman saw something strange in the water—and daringly set out to catch it—only to have lecherous out-of-towners steal his fame and upend his quest.

getpocket.com

https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2022/08/mosquito-smell-olfaction-genetic-unstoppable-bite/671177/

 

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[Helico-pterFunk]

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

In the Animal Kingdom, the Astonishing Power of the Number Instinct

A host of studies examining animals in their ecological environments suggest that they have evolved to use numbers in order to exploit food sources, avoid predators, and reproduce.

getpocket.com

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

Another Path to Intelligence

Octopus brains are nothing like ours—yet we have much in common.

nautil.us

Humans Are Overzealous Whale Morticians

We hastily dispose of dead whales, ignoring the ecological significance of their carcasses.

nautil.us

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

How Darkness Can Illuminate the Insect Apocalypse

Insects may have been evolving to avoid light. So maybe we need to look harder for them.

nautil.us

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

Swimming in Noise

For sea life, the ocean is becoming an intolerable racket.

nautil.us

The High Price of Cheap Shrimp

Our appetite is destroying a natural bulwark against climate change.

nautil.us

What Oceanographers Can Learn From Their Animal Colleagues

When you need good data in rough seas, send in the elephant seals.

nautil.us

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

Will Smith gets fright of his life when he sees a TARANTULA at home

Sharing a clip to Instagram, Will can be seen jumping on a chair as he demands his eldest son Trey get ride of the creature

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

Cat with 'huge' face wound found wandering streets for more than week: B.C. SPCA

A cat with a "huge" wound on his face that appears to have been abandoned is in the SPCA's care after he was spotted wandering the streets for more than a week.

bc.ctvnews.ca

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

How Much Is the Ocean Worth?

Putting a price tag on the ocean might just save it.

nautil.us

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

A Voice for Minorities in Aquaculture

Imani Black is working to bring people of color into marine conservation and production.

nautil.us

The Case for Popularizing Ocean Science

Why Schmidt Ocean Institute’s Carlie Wiener thinks octopuses and science fiction matter to ocean conservation.

nautil.us

The Race to Explore the Ocean’s Twilight Zone

As marine scientists strive to understand the mysteries of the deep, the miners are moving in.

nautil.us

The Portentous Comeback of Humpback Whales

Humpbacks are returning to pre-whaling populations with a warning about ocean ecosystems.

nautil.us

The Oceans Are Teeming with Unknown Species

Scientists are finding 2,000 new marine species a year. Why it matters to name and categorize them.

nautil.us

The Return of New York Harbor's Oysters

This entrepreneur plans to revive the famous urban ecosystem with a billion oysters.

nautil.us

 

[Ballatician]

How Much Is the Ocean Worth?

Putting a price tag on the ocean might just save it.

nautil.us

Cacs can’t preserve nothing without putting a price tag on it.

The ancients back in the days use to preserve nature by deifying it.

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

Wolf escape reignites Vancouver Humane Society calls to end captivity of animals at zoos

This week's escape of two wolves from the Greater Vancouver Zoo reignited calls from the Vancouver Humane Society to end the captivity of animals in zoos.

bc.ctvnews.ca

Over 90 seal pups cared for during busy summer for Vancouver rescue

Best friends Mike and Ike are just two of the harbour seal pups currently recovering at the Vancouver Aquarium's Marine Mammal Rescue Centre.

bc.ctvnews.ca

 

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[Helico-pterFunk]

Military drone used in search for wolves after Vancouver zoo escape

Drones typically used to inspect infrastructure on a military base in British Columbia served a very different purpose last week: looking for wolves.

bc.ctvnews.ca

Dinosaur Footprints from 113 Million Years Ago Uncovered After Texas Drought: 'Awesome Tracks'

The tracks were discovered at Dinosaur Valley State Park after severe drought conditions caused a river to dry up

people.com

Dinosaur tracks from 113 million years ago revealed after severe drought in Texas - National | Globalnews.ca

The prints, found in Dinosaur Valley State Park in Texas, were located as widespread drought caused water to dry up completely in certain areas.

globalnews.ca

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

The peacocks that divided a B.C. town

Peacocks look beautiful. They sound horrible. They’re unique and special and can bring some whimsy to a town. They’re a nuisance, and they damage property, chase cars and ruin gardens. This is the story of a peacock named Pearl, who made a town fall in love with her, until she started having...

thebigstorypodcast.ca

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

Fox with Rabies Attacks Woman Outside Her Home

A video shows a rabies-filled fox attack a woman while she's on the phone outside her home.

www.tmz.com

New York woman is twice attacked by rabid fox infected by rabies

The attack, which took place on July 25 in Ithaca, New York, was recorded on surveillance video. The woman was on the phone, standing outside when the fox snuck from behind and attacked her.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Fox Attack Injuries

Fox Attack Injuries

www.tmz.com

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

Greatest Migration on Earth Happens under Darkness Every Day

Trillions of tiny animals may be coordinating their movements in ways that affect every organism on the planet

www.scientificamerican.com

https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2022/08/chincoteague-island-ponies-horses-tooth/671151/

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

A ‘Mermaid’ Mammal Is Declared Functionally Extinct in China

Pour one out for the Pacific Ocean’s sea cow.

www.thedailybeast.com

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

Injured B.C. man says he was attacked by turkeys, rooster

A B.C. man who suffered multiple broken bones and cuts told RCMP he was attacked by turkeys and a rooster.

bc.ctvnews.ca

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

Testing finds illness sickening Michigan dogs is parvovirus

An illness that has sickened dogs in northern Michigan, killing some of them, was found to be canine parvovirus, a common ailment the affected dogs were not fully vaccinated against, state officials said.

www.ctvnews.ca

'Synthetic' mouse embryos created without sperm, egg or womb

Scientists have created 'synthetic' mouse embryos from stem cells without a dad's sperm or a mom's egg or womb.

www.ctvnews.ca

 

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