They call it the “boto,” but to the people who live along the Amazon, this rare…
Category: Extraordinary Animals
At 20 Years Old, This Tiny Dog Is Still in the Race
At an age when most dogs have long since crossed the rainbow bridge, one tiny dachshund…
Is Your Cat Claiming You? The Strange World of Feline Grooming
Imagine sinking into your favourite couch after a long day, a moment of pure bliss. Suddenly,…
The Arctic Fox That Leaps Into Snow Like a Living Missile
Imagine standing in a frozen wilderness where the world is silent and white, and then out…
Climate Heroes or Villains? The Penguin Poop Puzzle
In a remarkable display of nature’s hidden connections, scientists have discovered that the waste from massive…
How a Runaway Zebra Shut Down a Highway and Became an Internet Legend
Imagine looking up into the sky and seeing something truly unbelievable. Not a bird, not a…
How the Bettong Bounced Back from Near Oblivion
Picture this: a tiny kangaroo-like animal, soft-furred and wide-eyed, bounding across the Australian bush. But when…
The Bird That Refuses to Land: Secrets of the Albatross
Picture a bird that can soar for years without touching solid ground, gliding at highway speeds…
The Lobster That Looks Like Fairy Floss
Imagine hauling up your lobster trap and finding a creature that looks more like it belongs…
Koalas Fingerprints Are So Human-Like They Could Fool a Detective
It sounds like a cheeky pub rumour, but it is true: Australia’s cuddly eucalyptus-munchers carry a…