Did you know that the waters around Beaufort County are home to several species of sharks? Although species and their populations change throughout the year, some are almost always nearby …
Some are small and neurotic; If you are a humble housefly, others are big and scary. Exotic spiders are thriving in the UK, as international trade provides ample opportunities for …
Whether it’s in an awkward silence or a quiet summer night, there’s one animal that fills the void with noise: the cricket. This loud insect rubs its body parts together …
Deep in a cave in the Amazon rainforest (not pictured), a new species of insect lives silently. Cvetoslav Hristov via Unsplash Whether for an awkward silence or on a quiet …
Until a few weeks ago, Wayne Parcell had not decided whether to join a lawsuit challenging the federal government’s decision to allow western states to continue managing gray wolves. The …
Sometimes, saving a species is a bloody affair. We shot mountain goats to prevent them from overrunning the Galapagos Islands, and we shot barred owls to prevent them from outcompeting …
H. diadama.Photo credit: Tyrone Lively A University of Melbourne researcher has discovered that a rare evolutionary phenomenon occurred instantly and rapidly in bats living in the Solomon Islands. Dr. Tyrone …
Hatched!Endangered western swamp turtle eggs On May 24, eight western swamp turtle eggs hatched at the Perth Zoo in Australia. Federal wildlife officials have announced that lake sturgeon no longer …
plants and animals are die At a speed unprecedented on Earth. Some scientists are looking for solutions in outer space. The idea, called a lunar biorepository, is a facility to …
ASHEVILLE – A coalition of five conservation groups is suing the U.S. Forest Service, alleging that the Nantahala-Pisgah National Forest’s 2023 management plan failed to protect areas of biodiversity, including …