World Numbat Day 2026: The Striped Termite-Eater Making a Comeback It has a bushy tail, a body striped like a tiger’s, and an appetite for thousands of termites a day. The numbat is one of Australia’s most charming and unusual mammals, and this year it has …
Continue ReadingHow Do Shark Alerts Work? What the Noosa Triathlon Shark Scare Teaches Us This weekend, one of the world’s biggest triathlons lost its swim leg for the first time in its history, after drones spotted sharks off an Australian beach. The Noosa Triathlon shark…
Continue ReadingGlowing Sea Spiders: Giant Deep-Sea Spiders That Light Up the Abyss Thousands of metres below the surface, where no sunlight reaches, scientists have photographed something that sounds like science fiction: giant sea spiders with legs that glow blue in the…
Continue ReadingHow to Keep Your Dog Calm During Fireworks: 12 Expert Tips For many dogs, fireworks are the scariest night of the year. The sudden bangs, bright flashes and strange smells can leave even a confident dog trembling under the bed. Bonfire Night is on November…
Continue ReadingDog ate Halloween candy or chocolate? Here are the steps to take right now, the signs of poisoning , and when to call a vet or poison helpline. My Dog Ate Halloween Candy: What to Do Right Now The trick-or-treat bowl is empty, there are wrappers on the floo…
Continue ReadingNew AAHA guidelines warn of emerging parasites in dogs and cats. Learn what is driving them, how to spot signs, and how to protect your pet and family. Emerging Parasites in Dogs and Cats: What Pet Owners Need to Know Fleas, ticks and worms are nothing new,…
Continue ReadingDo Birds Get Jet Lag? What a New Seabird Study Reveals Anyone who has flown across several time zones knows the feeling: your body thinks it is one time of day while the sun insists it is another. A new study suggests birds can run into a similar problem. R…
Continue ReadingHalloween Pet Safety: 10 Hidden Dangers for Dogs and Cats Halloween is fun for people, but it is full of hidden risks for pets. Bowls of candy, glowing costumes, flickering candles and a stream of strangers at the door can turn the night into an emergency f…
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