Everyone knows that birds such as parrots can be trained to ‘speak’ (or at least to copy the sounds that humans make). But now the birds have got mammalian competition – in the shape of killer whales!
Nature News – The Latest Wildlife News From Around The World
The latest nature news – current wildlife news & nature articles from around the world. New discoveries, animal stories, dinosaur stories, natural history articles and more.
New Species Of Orangutan Discovered!
A new species of orangutan has recently been identified. On this page you can find out all about the newest member of the great ape family!
TRAPPIST-1 Facts For Kids & Students: Information On Seven Planets That Could Hold Alien Life!
TRAPPIST-1 facts for kids & students. The discovery of seven new planets could take us one step further towards finding out whether or not we're alone in the universe!
TRAPPIST-1 Facts: Introduction
In early 2017, NASA announced the discovery of seven Earth-sized rocky planets in orbit around a star that – in astronomical terms – isn’t very far away.
The planetary system was found by a robotic telescope, and further discoveries were made by a telescope in outer space.
As if that didn’t already sound too much like science fiction rather than 'science fact', NASA confirmed that three or more of the planets could potentially hold liquid water – one of the key ingredients for life!
On this page, you’ll discover facts about the star known as TRAPPIST-1, and the planets in orbit around it.
Blue Sky On Pluto
Nasa’s New Horizons spacecraft has recently taken some amazing pictures of Pluto, revealing that the dwarf planet has blue sky!
Learn more about the discovery of blue sky on Pluto ...
Total Eclipse Of The Moon September 2015
In the UK, in the early hours of Monday 28th September, 2015 (i.e. Sunday night) you'll have a chance to see an amazing astronomical event: a total eclipse of the moon!
Viewing times vary in other parts of the world: check your local times!
Because the moon turns red during a total eclipse, the phenomenon has become known as a 'blood moon'!
YouTube 360° Video
Have you seen a YouTube 360° video?
At Active Wild we're always excited to find out about new ways of experiencing wildlife.
Earlier this year, YouTube added a new feature that allowed videos to be made and watched in 360 degrees.
It means that you can look around in every direction while watching a film. You don't have to watch what the camera is pointing at!
It gives you a better feeling of 'being there'!
Read on to find out how to watch YouTube 360° videos, and to view a selection of 360 degree animal videos.
Rarest Animal In The World Recently Spotted
One of the rarest animals in the world was recently spotted – for only the third time ever!
The ‘crusty nautilus’ (scientific name Allonautilus scrobiculatus), is a mollusc that lives in the ocean around New Guinea.
Solar Eclipse 20 March 2015
Tomorrow (Friday 20th March 2015), people in some parts of the world will be able to watch a total solar eclipse. Read on for a complete guide on how to watch this incredible astronomical event ...
International Polar Bear Day
International Polar Bear Day is held on 27 February, and is now in its 10th year. The day was made popular by the charity Polar Bears International, in order to raise awareness of the effect climate change is having on the polar bear's habitat.
The Far Side Of The Moon
When you look up at the moon, did you know that you always see the same side?
The moon does not rotate, so we only ever see half of it.
How would you like to see the other half?
