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Consumption in wealthy countries including US and UK is responsible for 13% of global forest loss beyond their borders, study finds

"I thought I had been eaten." A Chilean father recorded the terrifying moment in which a killer whale nearly swallowed his son whole during a kayaking trip. The post Dad Records His Son Getting Swallowed By A Whale, Now The Son Shares His Incredible Survival Story first appeared on Bored…

A kayaker in Chilean Patagonia had a terrifying close encounter with a humpback whale that briefly swallowed him—before quickly releasing him unharmed.

Frustrated with which dating app to use? Unable to find “the one”? Spare a thought for some of the animal kingdom, where humanity has hampered their efforts to find a mate.

Lakes, natural and man-made, provide water, food and habitats for wildlife, as well as supporting local economies. Around the world, though, there’s a growing threat to lakes: toxic bacteria which turn the water green.

Scientists spotted the anglerfish in shallow waters, which is highly unusual and could indicate something deeper

Crocodiles in northern Australia are heating up as the climate warms, and higher body temperatures are changing their behaviour, researchers say.

Ciguatera fish poisoning is the world’s most frequently reported seafood-borne illness.

Crocodiles are hardy creatures, capable of adjusting their behaviour to cope with the heat of the tropics. But there’s a limit to their endurance.

Program is meant to help the endangered northern spotted owl – and it’s only C$5! – but rat lovers are not amused

We’re asking readers from around the world to nominate their favourite spineless species for our second Invertebrate of the Year competition