The world’s fastest man adopted the animal kingdom’s fastest sprinter on Monday, as Usain Bolt welcomed a baby cheetah named Lightning Bolt into his life. The Jamaican sprinter’s sponsorship of the three-month-old male cheetah is part of an effort to boost Kenyan conservation efforts. The survival of the country’s famous wildlife is threatened by trophy… Read More

In a series of experiments, researchers observed the insects climbing a ladder while a high speed camera caught every stumble and missed step. The locusts’ task was made more difficult by having one eye painted over, or having their antennae or front leg sensors removed. The scientists also watched what happened when a rung of… Read More

Conservationists say there are just 3,200 tigers left in the world as the future of the species is threatened by poachers, destruction of their habitat and climate change. The world population of tigers has fallen by 95 per cent in the past century. The WWF said it intends to intensify pressure to save the Panthera… Read More

Animals have become an important part of many families. But should parents be more careful about the way their children interact with their pets? Several times every year there are reports and photos in the media of children who have been bitten by dogs. Are there steps that parents can take to eliminate any risks?Most… Read More