Michael Flores+FollowHamsters Take Over Vienna’s Famous CemeteryPlot twist: Vienna’s Central Cemetery isn’t just for the dearly departed—it’s now a hotspot for endangered European hamsters! Researchers found these fierce little guys (plus rare toads and squirrels) thriving among the gravestones. The cemetery even gives wildlife tours and lets the animals be. Who knew a graveyard could be a biodiversity paradise? Makes you wonder what other urban wild secrets are hiding in plain sight! #Science #WildlifeWednesday #UrbanNature50Share
megangibson+FollowWildlife Hiding in Your Backyard?!Think your backyard is just for BBQs and the occasional squirrel? Think again! From raccoons (aka trash pandas) and tiny screech owls to opossums that eat ticks and even majestic luna moths, your yard is basically a secret wildlife hangout. Bats keep the mosquitoes away, foxes sneak around at dusk, and groundhogs are busy underground. Next time you step outside, remember: you’re sharing your space with way more than you think! #Science #WildlifeWednesday #BackyardSafari711Share
Richard Vaughan+FollowLions & Hyenas Are Avoiding Tourists?!Turns out, lions and hyenas in Namibia’s Etosha National Park aren’t ditching the main roads packed with tourists—but they do prefer quieter paths nearby, especially near waterholes. Even wilder: lions are hanging out in open areas instead of their usual bushy ambush spots, probably because their prey is getting wise to their hiding tricks. It’s a wild game of hide-and-seek, all thanks to human traffic! Balancing tourism and wildlife is trickier than you’d think. #Science #WildlifeWednesday #NationalParks30Share
Tamara Jones+FollowWildlife in Parks Are Dodging Us—Here’s WhyTurns out, even in remote national parks, animals are going out of their way to avoid humans! A new study tracked creatures like wolves and mountain lions and found they steer clear of people, while elk actually hang around us more (maybe to dodge predators). It’s wild to think our presence shapes their behavior so much. If you’re hitting the parks, remember: stick to the trails and leave no trace—our actions matter more than we think! #Science #WildlifeWednesday #NationalParks291Share
Matthew Kirk+FollowBears Caught Sharing a Secret 'Message Board' TreeWild footage from deep in the Canadian woods shows bears of all kinds obsessed with one special tree—scratching, biting, and rubbing up on it like it’s the hottest spot in town. Turns out, these “rub trees” are basically the bear version of a community bulletin board, letting them swap scents and info (especially during mating season). Who knew bear communication could be so extra? Trail cams are giving us a peek into their secret world! #Pets #WildlifeWednesday #BearFacts120Share
Tamara Jones+FollowYou Gotta See This Purple ‘Alien’ Crab!Wildlife rangers in Thailand just found a crab that looks straight out of a sci-fi movie—bright purple shell and all! Nicknamed the princess crab, this rare find is being called a “precious gift from nature.” It’s not just a cool photo op, either: experts say spotting this crab means the park’s ecosystem is thriving. Kaeng Krachan National Park is seriously packed with wild biodiversity. Would you want to see this crab in real life? #Science #NatureWin #WildlifeWednesday10Share
Tamara Jones+FollowOwls Living Like Prairie Dogs?!Did you know some owls ditch the trees and go full mole-mode in the desert? Burrowing owls literally nest underground, taking over old prairie dog or ground squirrel burrows. They’re tiny, have wild yellow eyes, and even use animal dung to attract bugs for dinner (and maybe mask their scent from predators). These little weirdos are losing their homes to development, but conservationists are fighting back with artificial burrows and habitat protection. Nature is wild, right? #Science #BurrowingOwl #WildlifeWednesday50Share
martinezlaura+FollowTurtle Tally: Drones Reveal River SecretsWildlife nerds, get this: scientists just used drones to count over 41,000 giant South American river turtles in a super remote river! The tech let them track the turtles without messing up their habitat, and the numbers prove how crucial this spot is for turtle survival. Bonus: this drone method could help protect other species, too. Conservation just got a major upgrade! #Science #WildlifeWednesday #Conservation170Share
Patrick Simmons+FollowFishing Cats Are Sounding the Alarm!Fishing cats in Thailand are being pushed out of their marshy homes by land development and are now living closer to humans—sometimes even snacking on chickens! But here’s the wild part: scientists found microplastics in their bodies, and since these cats are top predators (just like us), what’s happening to them could happen to us too. Their decline could mess up the whole ecosystem. Conservationists are getting creative to save them, but this is a wake-up call about pollution and protecting wildlife! #Science #WildlifeWednesday #EcoAlert55222Share
Tanya Jackson+FollowWildlife Cameras Catch Bat-Predator DramaTrail cams in Uganda just caught something wild: predators like hyenas and leopards snacking on bats inside a cave! Turns out, these bats are notorious for carrying infectious diseases, and this rare footage could help scientists figure out how diseases jump between animals (and sometimes to us). The footage is a goldmine for researchers studying how pathogens spread, especially as climate change and habitat loss make things riskier. Who knew bat caves were hotspots for both drama and disease? #Pets #WildlifeWednesday #ScienceNews30Share
