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New frog species carrying eggs on back discovered in Peru

New frog species carrying eggs on back discovered in Peru

Scientists have discovered a new species of miniature marsupial frog in the Peruvian Amazon that carries its young in a natural pouch on its back, a research institute reported Wednesday. The new amphibian species, with the scientific name Gastrotheca mittaliiti, measures 2.7 to 3.3 centimetres (1 to 1.

Residents baffled by random peacock that taps on windows for food

Residents baffled by random peacock that taps on windows for food

By Isobel Williams A peacock has "moved in" on a quiet Surrey street — appearing in residents’ gardens and at their windows to ask for food. People living on Beechcroft Drive, near Guildford, say the colorful bird — dubbed Pete — was first spotted six months ago. But no one knows

Germany halts rescue efforts for stranded whale

Germany halts rescue efforts for stranded whale

Experts said Wednesday they were halting rescue efforts for a humpback whale struggling in shallow waters off the German coast and had given up hope for its survival. The 13.5-metre (44-foot) animal has been floundering off Germany's Baltic Sea coast for more than a week,

FWP seeks information on blow-darted ducks in Billings

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks wardens are seeking information on a series of ducks shot with blow darts in Billings. According to a Tuesday press release, FWP wardens verified multiple complaints from the public of ducks shot and injured with a blow dart gun in 2025 and 2026 at the

Young antelope shot dead at Vienna zoo

Young antelope shot dead at Vienna zoo

Vienna's Schoenbrunn Zoo expressed outrage on Tuesday over the death of one of its blackbuck antelope, whose males are recognisable by their large twisted horns, which was shot dead by an unknown gunman. According to the zoo, the shot was fired from outside the enclosure overnight from Saturday

Experts baffled by snake’s second ‘virgin birth’

Experts baffled by snake’s second ‘virgin birth’

By Lauren Beavis A snake has had a "virgin birth" without a partner for a second time - in a "world first." Ronaldo the snake, who was originally thought to be male, previously gave birth to 14 snakelets without a mate. The snake has now given birth

Fewer wolves killed in Montana despite state push to slash population

This story first appeared in Mountain Journal. Hiking near Gardiner on a recent balmy February day, I hit slushy snow and came across the tracks of one other human, and then some deer and elk. Soon, I encountered something more surprising: Canine tracks that dwarfed my dog’s paws, and