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Albi: a 1.50-metre catfish appears in the Tarn
By late morning, walkers along the banks of the Tarn in Albi sometimes slow down without immediately knowing…
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Dolphins Filmed Using Shells to Hunt Fish, Offering New Evidence The Behaviour Might Run in The Family
Dolphins filmed off Queensland, Australia, have been seen using a seldom-observed hunting method called…
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Why Some People Prefer Their Dog’s Company to Human Relationships
In France and elsewhere, some people find their dog’s presence more soothing than certain human relationships.
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Why a Beach Covered with Starfish Is Not Always an Ecological Disaster
At first light, the beach can appear to have changed colour. Among the seaweed, pools left by the tide and…
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Motorhome dog insurance: the clause to check before travelling
At a motorway service area, Nadine slides open the door of her motorhome and her golden retriever bounds out…
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*Scalicus engyceros* Is the Deep-Sea Fish That Moonwalks Backwards
The vast, abyss-like darkness of the deep ocean evokes the mystery and magnificence of outer space. Eerie…
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Wild Boars Are Spreading Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria in Brazil
It may seem as though wild boars are suddenly everywhere, but that impression is not mistaken. Feral pig…
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Processionary caterpillars: the risk for dogs continues into spring
Milder temperatures are extending the activity period of processionary caterpillars. For dogs, the threat no…
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Why Orcas and Dolphins Cannot Return to Land
Far offshore, an orca cuts through the dark water as quietly as a breath. A few metres away, her calf…
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India’s Vulture Loss Linked to Over Half a Million Human Deaths
A painkiller for cattle, introduced during the 1990s, triggered an unforeseen collapse in India’s vulture…
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Apple Cider Vinegar for Fleas: A Cautious Home Remedy for Pets
Reported by a Spanish media outlet, a home remedy is intended to help curb fleas, while underlining the need…
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Scientists Used Light to Wiggle a Fish's Ear Stones, And You'll Never Guess Why
If you are trying to make somebody's heart race, shining a torch into their ear is probably not the best…
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At 1,700 Metres, a Forgotten Stone Wall Shelters the Common Adder
At 1,700 metres above sea level, a forgotten line of stones draws in a discreet species built for cold…
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After 2,600 Days, This 12-Year-Old Labrador Cross Finally Finds a Home
After years of waiting and countless days without being adopted, an elderly, large dog has finally seen his…
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Newly Hatched Hummingbird Chick Looks Like a Hairy Caterpillar
At first glance, the small creature in the nest could easily be mistaken for a hairy caterpillar. However…
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Greenland Sharks May Hold Secrets to Longer Human Lives
Abigail Adams, the wife of the second US president, was born in 1744. Greenland sharks alive today may well…
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Bremen dog licence: should France follow suit to curb pet abandonments?
Impulsive pet adoptions are over. In Bremen, owning a dog now means passing demanding theory and practical…
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Babirusa: The Wild Pig With Teeth That Pierce Its Snout
Among the world's most unusual wild pigs, the babirusa stands out even before it opens its mouth. In males…
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Smart Bird Bath: Technology for Attracting Birds to Your Garden
Turning residential green spaces into welcoming spots for wildlife has become straightforward in recent years.
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1949 Humpback Whale Song Reveals a Quieter Ocean
A humpback whale song recorded in March 1949 provides an unusually clear glimpse of an ocean not yet…
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Asian Hornet: Map of the 12 Departments to Watch Closely
One Saturday in September, lunch comes to an abrupt halt in a garden in Gironde: a dark shape keeps circling…