Scientists release 42 snakes to bring a giant US species back
In Spring 2026, conservationists released 42 eastern indigo snakes into their historical habitats in Florida and Alabama. After a year of specialized care, these reptiles have adapted well, with monitoring…
The 1900 mystery of three lighthouse keepers who vanished
In 1900, three seasoned lighthouse keepers mysteriously disappeared from Eilean Mor. When a supply vessel arrived, they found the lighthouse abandoned with signs indicating a hurried exit. Investigations uncovered no…
In 1974, a German fisherman released thousands of baby catfish into a river; 50 years later they are threatening native wildlife
In 1974, German biologist Roland Lorkowsky introduced the Wels catfish to Spain's Ebro River, where they've since become a top predator, threatening native wildlife. Their large size and aggressive feeding…
11-year-old boy took Abbot’s kneecap in 1956; 70 yrs later, his widow returns it to the museum
A medieval abbot's kneecap and a floor tile have been returned to Glastonbury Abbey more than 70 years after they were taken by an 11-year-old schoolboy during an archaeological dig.…