Animal Sanctuary

10/15/2026

"The partial skull of a tiger-sized predator that prowled what is now the Isle of Wight off England's southern coast about 120 million years ago is giving scientists a better understanding of an enigmatic group of meat-eating dinosaurs known for running down prey and ripping them apart with ‌massive hand claws."

By Will Dunham Oct 13 (Reuters) - The partial skull of a tiger-sized predator that prowled what is now the Isle of Wight off England's southern coast about 120 million years ago is giving scientists a

10/14/2026

"The newest celebrity family in New York City isn’t a group of Hollywood stars or musicians, but a posse of barn owls that have made a water tower on the Upper West Side their home."

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/a-family-of-barn-owls-has-moved-into-new-york-citys-upper-west-side-perhaps-the-first-to-nest-in-manhattan-in-modern-history-180989674/?utm_source=smithsoniandaily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=editorial&utm_content=20261014-daily&lctg=92926252&user_id=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01

10/14/2026

10/14/2026

"It’s time again for one of Upworthy’s longest-running traditions: announcing the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards finalists."

https://www.upworthy.com/17-of-the-funniest-finalists-in-the-2026-nikon-comedy-wildlife-photography-awards/?utm_source=upworthy.com&utm_medium=amazon&utm_campaign=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FUpworthy-GOOD-PEOPLE-Stories-Humanity%2Fdp%2F1426223463&_bhlid=89912322fa88f882d2ddfd9c1351b85779ff0e2e

10/13/2026

"Do you ever get the feeling that something is right in front of you, but you can’t quite see it yet?"

Michael Durham on bat photography and seeing into the dark.

10/13/2026

"Bats play a vital role in our ecosystem, and they do not all carry rabies."

Learn about rabies and bats, including keeping bats out of your home.

10/12/2026

"Across mammals, increased species size typically means a longer lifespan, ranging from only a couple of years for mice to almost 200 years for some whales."

https://news.asu.edu/20261008-health-and-medicine-why-big-dogs-age-faster?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4