An orangutan named Rakus went through a rough patch in the summer of 2022. Researchers heard a fight between male orangutans in the treetops of a rainforest in Sumatra, Indonesia; a day later they saw Rakus with a pink wound under his right eyelid. A piece of meat the size and shape of a puzzle … Read more
Earth is home to millions of discovered species of plants and animals, and there are many more we don’t yet know about. They all play a crucial role in each other, their ecosystems and the overall health of the planet, forming what is known as biological diversity. But what exactly is biodiversity? It is a … Read more
These foreign invasive species can damage crops and soil and threaten native plant and animal species.Monique van Someren/Getty Images; Photo by Tambako de Jaguar/Getty Images; Craig Cordier/Getty Images Invasive animals threaten native species, damage agricultural crops and pose health risks to humans. Some of the stranger invasive species include hammerhead worms and giant snails. Here … Read more