Conservation
The Oldest Tree in the World Might Have Been Found in Chile, and It's Dying
Researcher Jonathan Barichivich believes the tree is 5,484 years old, but it cannot be scientifically dated the normal way as the trunk is too wide.
Artificial Coral Could Save World's Oceans
Innovative artificial coral from startup Reefy was transported by divers in an aquarium to help bolster coral reef restoration.
Dozens of Baby Penguins Found Starved to Death as Water Too Hot To Hunt
A scientist at New Zealand's Department of Conservation said climate change is raising water temperatures and lowering the availability of prey.
Slow Mow: 1-Horsepower Lawnmower a Cut Above the Rest
This simple lawnmower may only have one horsepower but it does have the advantage of free fertilizer.
Black Mamba Found Lurking Behind Oven As Homeowner Baked
The 7.8-foot long snake was coiled up behind the oven when snake catcher Nick Evans arrived to remove it back to its natural environment.
Watch As Stranded Minke Whale Is Saved by Beachgoers in Heartwarming Video
It took several attempts for local people to guide the animal safely into the depths, and away to freedom.
Giant, 550lb alligator breaks into Florida house for dip in swimming pool
A family was woken up by some "loud noises" in the night and found the intruder lurking in their pool.
Watch As Elephant Calls for Humans To Help To Save Drowning Antelope
The Asian elephant can be seen pacing around the pool and trumpeting, calling for help, as the antelope struggles to stay afloat.
Female Wolf Illegally Shot Dead in Minnesota, Leaves Behind Lone Wolf Male
The female's death marked the end of the Tamarack Pack, which held a territory to the southwest of the wider Voyageurs ecosystem.
Rare Red Wolf Shot in North Carolina Was Left Alive, Drowned in Mud
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said it is offering a $5,000 reward for any information that would "lead to the successful prosecution" of the case.
Big Black Mamba That Had Been Feasting on Kittens Found Inside Car
The "magnificent beast" embarked on a wrestling match with snake catcher Nick Evans, who had removed it from its hiding place before releasing it back into the wild.
Petrified Little Civet Saved From Drowning After Falling Into 25ft Well
The distressed animal was balancing on a ledge to avoid drowning when the rescue teams arrived.
What Is Calamari?
Newsweek spoke to squid expert Carmen Gonzalez-Valles to find out what calamari is, and where it comes from.
Rare, Beautiful Footage Shows 2 Wild Gorilla Moms With Their Newborn Babies
Due to the activities of armed groups operating in the Virunga National Park, where the footage was filmed, such moments are not usually witnessed.
Footage of Minnesota Wolf Carrying Dead Pup in Amniotic Sac Baffles Experts
Thomas Gable, of the Voyageurs Wolf Project, told Newsweek this behavior is rare, and has never been captured on film before.
Global Warming Causing Great Tit Birds to Hatch a Month Earlier
Experts said the finding reveals how Spring has moved forward a whole calendar month over the time of the study.
Monkeys Pay Tribute to Fallen Troop Member in Heartbreaking Video
Heartbreaking footage shows endangered Golden-bellied mangabey monkeys paying their last respects to a dead troop member.
Alligator Filmed Prowling Right Outside Front Door of Florida Home
Footage taken by the Flagler County Sheriff's Office shows the alligator on the porch before it was removed by wildlife officials.
Moment Crocodile Jumps Into Fishing Boat Captured in Heartstopping Footage
In the footage, the crocodile looks straight into the camera before attempting to leap aboard the vessel.
Photos Show Crow Killed by Illegal Blow Gun in Texas
The bird was found critically injured in Arlington, with the blow dart still lodged in its back.
Newborn Elephant Twins Saved From Drowning as Mom Looked on Helpless
The twins' birth was witnessed by tourists before they became trapped in a crater of water.
'A Reptile Dysfunction:' Florida Crocodile Shuts Down Navy Airfield Runway
The "stubborn" female croc, weighing about 110 pounds, was eventually moved across the air base's fence line to an adjacent marine sanctuary.
Hero Dad Kicks Mountain Lion in Head to Save Daughters Dog
The dog suffered puncture wounds on its neck, back, legs, and chest after being grabbed by a mountain lion in Grand Forks, Canada.
Watch Arizona Snake Catcher Pull Two Rattlesnakes From Cactus in One Go
The venomous snakes can be heard rattling as snake catcher Marissa Maki reaches inside the cactus with a pair of tongs.
Biggest Elephant in Botswana Killed by Trophy Hunters for 8ft Tusks
The elephant had been carrying 200 pounds of ivory in its tusks, and was the largest to be hunted in the country since 1996.
Dolphin Attack on Trainer at Miami Seaquarium Captured in Chilling Footage
The attack took place during a show at the aquarium, with families watching on as the trainer struggled in the water.
'Very Scared' Orphaned Bear Cub Rescued After Mom Killed by Car
There are an estimated 4,500 black bears bears living in Massachusetts, with the population increasing near to heavily populated areas, meaning bears occasionally wander onto roadways.
Baby Raccoons Orphaned After Mom Got Caught and Dumped 10 Miles Away
An Ohio woman found the raccoons nesting in her ceiling and proceeded to separate the mom from the babies instead of calling for help
Sea Lions Invade Salmon Farm and Refuse to Leave 'All-You-Can-Eat Buffet'
Conservationists say the sea lion breach points to the dangers of net-pen fish farming, a practice they believe should end in British Columbia.
Baby Rhino Found Lying by Dead Mom's Body After Being Attacked by Hyenas
Rachael Pfeiffer, from the Care for Wild sanctuary, told Newsweek that rhino orphans are normally extremely traumatised and afraid.