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Backyard Shock: 6-Foot Carpet Python Found Under Propane Tank Cover
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Diver Unmasks Hairy Orange Reef Fish, Solves 20-Year Mystery
A diver photographed an orange, hairy-looking fish in Papua New Guinea about 23 years ago, which stumped scientists for years. In 2020, marine biologists confirmed it as a new species, Solenostomus snuffleupagus, named for its Sesame Street‑inspired shaggy appearance; its hairlike filaments camouflage it among algae, helping explain why it took so long to identify.
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Rare Chestnut Mining Bee Discovered in Upstate Orchard Expands NY Range
A SUNY ESF ecologist found a chestnut mining bee in a Syracuse orchard—the rare pollinator last seen in southern New York in 1904—marking the first NY sighting north of the Hudson and highlighting ongoing chestnut restoration work that supports pollinators in urban settings.
Snow Trail to Survival: A Hedgehog's Scottish Rescue
A Scottish couple followed a snow-covered trail to Brora, a weak hedgehog dehydrated and underweight, who had sought food at their yard feeding station. He was taken to Highland Wildlife Rescue for fluids, antiparasitics, and protein-rich meals, and the team hopes to release him back to the wild in spring.
Woman Finds Rare Purple Animal on Beach After a Decade
A PhD candidate at Scripps Oceanography in San Diego discovered a rare purple Janthina snail on the beach, a species usually found in tropical waters, possibly due to changing ocean temperatures, marking a rare sighting after a decade.
Orca and Great White Shark Clash: An Uncommon Predator Encounter
A pod of orcas successfully attacked and killed a great white shark, showcasing their dominance as apex predators in the ocean.
Hiker's Close Encounter with Protective Grizzly Mama Bear
A hiker in Alaska captured a tense encounter with a mother grizzly bear and her cubs on video, highlighting the importance of staying calm and practicing bear awareness to avoid attacks, as grizzlies are generally not aggressive unless provoked or defending their young.
Diver Encounters 2.5m Giant Near Vancouver Island
A diver off Vancouver Island captured a dramatic video of a 2.5-meter-long wolf eel, a formidable-looking but non-dangerous marine predator that preys on crabs and shellfish, highlighting the diverse and fascinating marine life along the west coast of North America.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025: Stunning Images of a Planet Under Pressure
The Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest announced its highly commended images for 2025, showcasing stunning and diverse wildlife photographs from around the world, including Arctic wolves, lions, penguins, and elephants, highlighting both natural beauty and conservation issues.
Rabbits with Tentacle-Like Growths Spotted in Neighborhood
Residents in Fort Collins, Colorado, have observed rabbits with unusual tentacle-like growths caused by a non-contagious virus called rabbit papillomavirus, which resembles warts and poses no threat to humans or other animals.
Woman Sees 'Bird Poop' Transform Into Beauty
A woman discovers a caterpillar that resembles bird droppings on her lemon plant, which later transforms into a beautiful butterfly, highlighting the remarkable process of metamorphosis and the caterpillar's clever camouflage.
Diver Encounters Giant Sea Turtle in Distress
A diver named Mike Papish rescued Lenny, a large injured loggerhead sea turtle, and took him to The Turtle Hospital in Florida, where he received care and was released after two weeks, highlighting the importance of sea turtle conservation and ecosystem health.