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Reptiles, and particularly dinosaurs, ruled the Earth for millions of years before mammals came along. Still today, many reptile species exist – over 12,000 in fact. Here we look at some of these unique reptile species. Tuatara (Sphenodon punctatus) Native to New Zealand, these reptiles are the only surviving members of the order Rhynchocephalia, which…

“The Boss” is a massive grizzly bear and inhabitant of Banff National Park who is notorious for having been hit by a train and survived. But why was he on the tracks in the first place?  Between 2008 and 2023, 63 bears were killed by trains on the BNSF Railway alone, which is the largest…

It’s more than just the plot of Jurassic Park. The once unthinkable concept of bringing extinct animal species back to life is close to being realized. But what does de-extinction entail? And what would it mean for Earth as we know it?  What is De-Extinction? De-extinction is the science behind bringing extinct species back to…

We’ve all seen insects swarm towards a source of light at night like, well, like a moth to a flame.  Notably, insects seem to only be attracted to artificial light sources. It’s not like they fly upwards towards the moon. No, instead they congregate at the light by your front door. Theories that have flown…

As seen during a livestream, Big Bear’s beloved Bald Eagle pair, Jackie and Shadow, have laid two eggs, coinciding with the approach of National Freedom Day on February 1st. The first egg was laid on January 25th, 2024, and the second on the 28th.  Happy Couple Jackie and Shadow have become local celebrities, with their…

The Arabian leopard is a critically endangered big cat with an estimated population number of fewer than 200 individuals. These majestic beasts inhabit Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Yemen.  Background Dr Khalid Al Hikman is a researcher and guide based in Oman. He has dedicated his research to the ecology and conservation of these Arabian leopard. …

A trail camera set up deep in the Huachuca Mountains near Tucson captured footage of a rare species of wild jaguar. Spotted on December 20th, 2023, this beast has garnered great buzz among conservationists and scientists alike. Only the 8th wild jaguar recorded in the United States since the 1990s, this cat is a distinct…