Wildcards
Bits of the unexpected from the animal kingdom.
The Risk of a Rat Invasion
Their accidental introduction has been known to wipe out local bird populations in Alaska. Scientists are trying to prevent it from happening again.
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Rare Elephant Twins in Tanzania
WCS researchers in Tanzania’s Tarangire National Park got a double surprise recently when they spotted these twin elephant calves.
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"Smoke-Breathing" Elephant
Why does this elephant appear to be blowing out a cloud of smoke? WCS scientists are scratching their heads.
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Amazing Video: Baby Gorilla
The WCS-Congo team captured this incredible video of a western lowland gorilla newborn.
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