11 of nature’s cutest, most adorable baby animals
Some of nature’s finest also happen to be extraordinarily adorable. Here’s a list of some of the most classic, interesting and overlooked cuties, a lot of which don’t stay all too cuddly looking for long.
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This Black Friday, make a beeline for Love Nature for a deal that will make you purr. Use code BLACKFRIDAY to nab 1 month free + 50% discount for 6 whole months to our video streaming App—it’s like Netflix only dedicated to shows about the natural world. Your subscription will give you access to a library of 300+ … Continued
We asked a moose expert what the heck is actually going on in this reader’s video
When Amanda Waggoner noticed two moose acting interestingly in her backyard, she did what any self-respecting disciple of the digital age would do: she filmed the encounter and shared it with us (below), stating: ‘[I] don’t know for sure if it’s a mama weaning… but sure does remind me of motherhood.’ Our curiosity captured, we … Continued
Download Our Animal Masks!
Keep the Kids Entertained with our Animal Masks! We know keeping your kids entertained whilst trying to teach them new things can be hard, which is where we want to help! We want to help keep your little cubs entertained, and bring fun into learning about nature and wildlife! We’ve created a couple of animal … Continued
The minuscule world of very tiny mammals
We’ve all heard of the world’s largest mammals, from whales to bears, elephants to hippos. But could you name the smallest? Dive in below to discover primates the size of your thumb, shrews a little larger than a paper clip and more.
Love Nature & WWF International pledge support to Philippines’ Masbate community
Climate change has already hit the poorest communities in the world, and as they are often unable to adapt and recover quickly, it further deepens their hardships. As the effects of climate change worsen, escaping poverty becomes more difficult. The Philippines is one of the top 10 countries in the world that is most vulnerable … Continued
Love Nature To The Rescue
Researchers from Mozambique’s Zavora Marine Lab, working with Love Nature jumped straight into action this week to save the life of a giant leatherback turtle. The turtle – a rare sight along Zavora beach – was entangled in an illegal fishing net cast close to shore. Marine researchers had just minutes to save the giant … Continued
These 5 zombie-like animals have disturbingly evil habits
You don’t need to watch horror films to witness some of nature’s nightmares. Indeed there are real monsters out there committing gruesome and zombie-like acts of gore on their fellow animals each and every day. From brain-eating birds to tongue-stealing bugs, these grim creatures have developed a variety of disturbing behaviours, guaranteed to make your … Continued
Nature fights back: 8 abandoned places reclaimed by the wild
We don’t have to wonder what the world might look like if humans were to go extinct, leaving behind the ruins of our civilizations to be retaken by nature. Hundreds of abandoned sites around the world give us a glimpse of what would happen after our own potential demise, with trees, vines and all manner … Continued
Nature’s most extreme camouflage: 8 masters of disguise
Mother Nature’s masters of disguise are hardly limited to chameleons—there’s an entire dazzling array of animals that boast impressive camouflage capabilities. Some release pigments into the outer layer of their skin via a process so complex, scientists don’t yet fully understand it, while others have evolved to look just like their chosen homes in flowers … Continued
We're supporting WWF to boost efforts against poaching in Cambodia
As the official content partner of WWF International, Love Nature is today helping make a difference to the great work the charity undertakes by donating toward a new WWF training programme for wildlife rangers at the Serepok Wildlife Sanctuary and Phnom Prich Wildlife Sanctuary in north eastern Cambodia. The two sanctuaries are part of the … Continued
Conservationists welcome shark & ray listings at CITES CoP
Conservationists are delighted that CITES Parties have officially listed devil rays, thresher sharks, and the silky shark under CITES Appendix II. The listing proposals were supported by more than the two-thirds majority required for adoption in Committee on Monday, and finalised today in Plenary. ‘This is a big win for all these species of sharks … Continued
Do you know about nature's strangest symbioses?
Out in the natural world it’s survival of the fittest. Whether that means being the fastest or strongest, the best camouflaged or most poisonous, or perhaps simply the most intelligent—nature has thought of it all. Amongst the most ingenious strategies are symbioses. These are species that have adapted, through chance, to rely on and benefit … Continued
How can we reconnect children with the natural world?
Not so very long ago, roaming through the woods, climbing trees, building dens and generally having a wild time would have been considered part and parcel of a normal, healthy childhood. But within a matter of decades, the wild child has become a critically endangered species. These days, just one in 10 children ever play in … Continued
Have you heard about the mystery of the Zuiyo-maru?
Early on the 25th of April, 1977, a Japanese fishing vessel named the Zuiyo-maru was trawling for mackerel, around 30 miles off the New Zealand coast. Little did they know that entangled in their nets, over 300m below the surface, was something far larger and more mysterious than its normal catch—something that would set the scientific … Continued
The 6 kung fu kings of the animal kingdom
Even if you’re a martial arts master yourself there are creatures in the animal kingdom you could never hope to beat in a sparring match. From kangaroos that balance on their tails to weaponize both legs at once, to birds that can slice you open with a single flick of their legs—these six species have … Continued
10 giant versions of normal-sized animals that will blow your mind
What’s scarier than a cockroach? A cockroach that’s the size of your hand.
Strange creatures: the wonderpus octopus
Humans have fingerprints, the elusive wonderpus octopus has white spots on its head and is distinctive to each. Also known as wunderpus photogenicus, this remarkable creature has three hearts and jet propulsion-like strength. Octupuses are great problem solvers and can even open bottles.
Strange creatures: the grunt sculpin
The grunt sculpin got its name not from how it looks, but from the sound it makes. It has a massive head that makes up half of its body size and even though it’s technically a fish, it doesn’t have scales. Rather, it has small plates which are covered in tiny spines for armour.
Meet Vanessa, the fastest woman to climb the highest mountain on each continent
Vanessa O’Brien is a British-American mountaineer, explorer, public speaker and former business executive. She’s the fastest woman in the world to have climbed the Seven Summits—the highest mountain on each continent—and has also skied the last degree (60 nautical miles) to both the North and South Poles. We caught up with the ever-enthusiastic ex-banker to hear … Continued
Chilli seeds and light aircraft—Latest update from GRI
Love Nature’s charity partner Game Rangers International have just launched an exciting new project in the south of Kafue National Park, combining women’s empowerment with human-elephant conflict mitigation. District Community Officer Britius Munkombwe trained the Shanangoma Women’s Group to sow and propagate chilli seeds, and to start their own chilli nursery. The majority of mature chilli … Continued
How do you stop a legendary Japanese wildcat from becoming roadkill?
Since big cats get the lion’s share of fame worldwide, you may have never heard of the Iriomote cat, also known as the Iriomote–yamaneko. The size of a large house cat, this cryptic and resourceful wild feline exists only on a tiny Japanese island and numbers a mere 100 or so individuals. Whether or not … Continued
Strange creatures: the peacock mantis
The peacock mantis, like other mantises, can rotate its head 180 degrees because of a flexible joint between its head and thorax. This is great for hunting as is its two large compound eyes that give a wide field of vision. Its ear, on the other hand, and that’s singular, is on the underside of … Continued
Strange creatures: the stag beetle
Their bark is worse than their bite. Although the male jaws of a stag beetle can be half of its overall body length, its mostly for show. The real fight is between males of the same type when competing for a suitable dead tree or stump for females to lay eggs.
Bring on the beach! 5 nature-friendly activities for the whole family to enjoy
The beach is where sea, sky and land intersect and where families come together. It’s got something for everyone: open space to stretch your legs, living things to inspire curiosity, wind and waves to ignite the senses, breathtaking views to soothe the soul. It’s where the inner child in everyone is free to come out … Continued
Baby animals: Bactrain camels
Bactrain camels are made for the desert. Literally. Their large, even-toed feet allow for steady footing in uneven terrain in central Asian deserts. They even have extra eyelashes, can close their nostrils, and have hair-lined ears all for protection during sandstorms.