An extraordinary late-night encounter on what began as a quiet Saturday evening turned into a real goosebump-inducing ...

Driving down a quiet road at night can quickly become dangerous when an animal suddenly appears in your headlights. From deer and elk to turtles and armadillos, many animals seem inexplicably drawn to ...

Most people expect a dog to bark or a cat to meow. But nature doesn’t always follow the script. Across the animal kingdom, some creatures produce sounds that are so strange or human-like that they ...

Street dogs often bark or cry at night due to territorial instincts, hunger, fear, or mating behaviour. Quieter streets heighten their senses, making them more alert to sounds and threats after dark.

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Jaana Dielenberg works for the Biodiversity Council. The Biodiversity Council was founded by 11 universities and receives support from The Ian Potter Foundation, The Ross Trust, Trawalla Foundation, ...