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Rescued Moon Bear Kala Takes Nine Months to Step Outside, Finds Her Freedom
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Ancient comb jelly paints the sea with rainbow glow for snorkeler
In Cornwall, snorkeler Katie Maggs encounters a translucent comb jelly whose comb rows refract light as it glides by, creating a rainbow glow (not bioluminescence) that leaves her and online viewers spellbound.
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Backyard Shock: 6-Foot Carpet Python Found Under Propane Tank Cover
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Cuddly sloths, frozen iguanas and a plump seal top this week's wildlife photos
A global wildlife photo roundup this week features a mother and baby sloth in Costa Rica, iguanas immobilized by cold in Florida, a rescued hedgehog, and a variety of other standout moments from polar bears and finches to manatees, highlighting wildlife resilience and the power of nature photography.
Texas Driver Encounters Ultra-Rare Albino Raccoon Eyeing Him From a Tree
A Texas driver on a forest road spots a group of raccoons, and one all-white albino raccoon climbs a tree and locks eyes with him in a rare moment. Albino raccoons occur in about 1 in 10,000–20,000 in the wild, and the odds of spotting one are estimated at roughly 1 in 750,000, making this encounter exceptionally unusual.
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.