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an albino grey langur
Wild News
Sri Lanka’s unique white monkeys help attract ecotourists 
The leucistic purple-faced langurs are a tourism sensation.
An aardvark digging up a fruit
Wild News
Aardvarks don’t just eat ants – they munch melons too
A new study has found more evidence that the African aardvark helps spread the seeds of an unusual African melon.
a painted woolly bat
Wild News
Scientists help stop painted woolly bats being sold as decorations
Scientists were alarmed to find stuffed bats being sold online as decorations. Conservationists spread awareness, and by August 2024, eBay and Etsy banned the sale of bat products.
A person in a flower shop
Wild News
Plants we buy may spread invasive lizards, insects, and spiders
The increasing worldwide trade in ornamental plants means an increase in animals hitchhiking on them. This sometimes leads to an invasive species problem.
a picture of the SnotBot drone used to collect whale 'snot'
Wild News, Wild Tech
Drones capture whale ‘snot’ for science
Scientists use the collected mucus to learn about whales’ genetic diversity, respiratory health, and stress levels.
A weimang tree kangaroo.
Wild News
A tiny mountain range in New Guinea has many rare species
A staggering number of plants and animals live in Papua New Guinea’s Torricelli Mountains.
A koala sleeping in a tree
The Feature Creature
Koalas sleep all the time — but why? Fun facts about koalas
Have you ever wanted to do nothing but eat and sleep? You may just be a koala. 
an image linking to a video about African giant pouched rats
Wild News
African giant pouched rats gear up to fight wildlife crime
A group of scientists in Tanzania is training giant pouched rats to sniff out illegal wildlife products, like pangolin scales, elephant ivory, and rhino horn.
a giant anaconda named in 2024
Look Who's Here!
Look Who’s Here! New species from 2024
A giant anaconda, a vampire hedgehog, and a tiger cat were among the new species named by science in 2024.
a baby kinkajou
Puzzles and Games, The Feature Creature
Meet the kinkajou
You may know Kinkajou, the color-changing RainWing dragon from the popular Wings of Fire book series. But did you know that a kinkajou is also a real animal?
Project RattleCam screenshot of pups
Field Notes, Wild Tech
Waiting for the birth of these pups was a highlight of my year
Take a peek into the secret lives of rattlesnakes with Project RattleCam.
Art and Craft, Take Action
Moth activities for all ages!
There are many ways to enjoy and celebrate moths. Here are a few activities to keep you busy this moth week...
My Earth Journal page, showing drawings of animals and plants
Art and Craft, Nature Lab
My Earth Journal: One Earth activity
Celebrate Earth and our wild neighbors with this activity.
a drawing of bioluminescent life in the deep sea
Art and Craft
Nature art challenge: Light in the deep sea
Create an artwork featuring incredible bioluminescent creatures like anglerfish, lanternfish, and jellyfish.
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