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Research reveals fly ‘sacrifices’ sight after finding host to live on

Research reveals fly ‘sacrifices’ sight after finding host to live on

By Stephen Beech A species of fly "sacrifices" its sight after finding a host to live on, reveals new research. The blood-feeding parasitic insect loses visual sensitivity after finding a host and permanently giving up flight, say scientists. Deer keds — biting flies found across Europe, Asia, Africa

Flamingo chicks hatch at nature reserve

Flamingo chicks hatch at nature reserve

By Emily Phillips Adorable photos show newborn greater flamingo chicks exploring their new surroundings after hatching at a nature reserve. Martin Were Wetland Centre in Ormskirk, Lancs., welcomed the new arrivals between late April and early May, which are easily identified by their soft grey down feathers. As they grow,

Giant swarm of bees cover pedestrian crossing at train station

Giant swarm of bees cover pedestrian crossing at train station

By James Connolly A giant swarm of bees engulfed a pedestrian crossing outside a busy train station - forcing stunned commuters to dodge the insects. The huge buzzing mass surrounded a crossing near the exit to Leeds Station at around 6: 30 p.m. on Monday, May 25. Nightlife entrepreneur Terry

Montana shelters feel strain after Corvallis animal neglect case

Montana shelters feel strain after Corvallis animal neglect case

MONTANA — A recent animal neglect investigation in Ravalli County put new focus on how one rescue case can strain shelters and rescue groups across Montana. Animeals in Missoula was not directly involved in the Corvallis-area case, but it explained that situations like this can still affect animal welfare groups

It’s World Turtle Day and the News Is Actually Good

It’s World Turtle Day and the News Is Actually Good

For 43 years, the green sea turtle carried one of conservation's heaviest labels: endangered. Poaching gutted nesting populations, and coastal development claimed the beaches where females returned to lay eggs. Last October, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) reclassified the species globally from endangered to least

'Hey bear!': Participants get chance to spray charging bear at Montana FWP event

“The more you understand something, the less you fear it, and with bears that’s especially true,” Danielle Oyler said during a talk on bear safety at the Museum of the Rockies. Oyler’s presentation was part of the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks “Bear Aware” event on Wednesday evening.

Tortoise missing for months found 300 meters away from home

Tortoise missing for months found 300 meters away from home

By Lauren Beavis An owner has been left “astonished” after her tortoise went missing for eight months — only to be found 300 meters away. Fiona Sherriff, 58, was left devastated when her tortoise named Scuttle went missing from her enclosure in Cusgarne, Cornwall, in August 2025. But just earlier this