Scientists working in Colombia have discovered the largest snake on the planet, an animal that blows away previous records.

Scientists working in Colombia have discovered the largest snake on the planet, an animal that blows away previous records.

an unusual herbivore that bears a vague resemblance to a tapir. [ Related: Giant wombats the size of small cars once roamed Australia. ] Carli Peters of the Universidade do Algarve’s MATRIX ...

Tapirs are ancient creatures ... have evolved to help it survive over 3,000 meters above sea level. Northern Giant Hummingbird (Patagona chaski/peruviana) in Ecuador. Chrissy McClarren and Andy Reago, ...

But elephants are not the only victims. The Malayan tapir – shy, solitary and just as iconic – is being pushed toward extinction. Since 2020, at least 112 have been killed by vehicles – often at night ...

Consider This: The Last Gentle Giant: Can We Save the Malayan Tapir? The image of a mother elephant mourning her dead calf—killed by a lorry on a highway in Perak— has haunted Malaysians this week. It ...

This tapir (Tapirus terrestris ... from June 3 to July 31, 2025. Young giant anteater undergoing rehabilitation, Brazil, 2024 When they are very young, giant anteaters depend on constant attention ...

Deep within the lush canopies and humid understories of the world’s rainforests dwell some of Earth’s most magnificent creatures. These jungle giants have evolved remarkable adaptations to thrive in ...

World Tapir Day is observed every year on April 27 to raise awareness about tapirs, one of the world's most unique and ancient animals. In 2025, World Tapir Day will again remind people why it is ...

The US giant operates three petroleum exploration ... in 2014 two years after drilling its unsuccessful and costly Tapir South wildcat. This well was drilled to total depth of 4879 metres in ...