Animals

August 19, 2026

Scientists Unexpectedly Raise $100K for Marmot Research With OnlyFans and Crypto

When you think of wildlife conservation, what type of fundraising platform pops into your head? OnlyFans probably isn’t the first—or even the fifth—that comes to mind, but it’s actually helping support the long-running Rocky Mountain Marmot Project led by Colorado-based biologist and UCLA professor Dr. Daniel Blumstein and University of Ottawa researcher Julien Martin.

Read Article

August 14, 2026

Leonardo DiCaprio Leads $200 Million Project to Help Save 100 Critically Endangered Species

Animal extinction isn’t a given; however, it is an unfortunate end to some species, if immediate action isn’t taken. That’s why the Phoenix Species Project, a global effort to recover a hundred of the world’s most threatened species, exists. Led by actor Leonardo DiCaprio’s conservation group Re:wild alongside Jeff Bezos’ Bezos Earth Fund, Age of Union, and the Todd Graves Family Foundation, the initiative has kicked off with a $200 million commitment.

Read Article

August 2, 2026

This Conservationist Is Helping Lions and People Coexist in Zimbabwe

When conservation biologist Moreangels Mbizah arrived at a village in Zimbabwe in 2014, an unexpected tragedy forced her to face a reality about wildlife. The incident happened when a lion wandered far beyond the boundaries of Hwange National Park, which led Mbizah and her team to track down the animal. When she found the lion, the wild cat was standing guard over the dead body of a 7-year old boy.

Read Article

July 21, 2026

Meet Jimothy the Unusually Round Raccoon Who Has Captured Hearts and Inspired Fan Art

There’s one name on every Seattleite’s lips this summer: Jimothy. The round raccoon—which some have likened to a cryptid—has taken the Emerald City by storm, turning videos filmed in a northwest Seattle neighborhood into the stuff of legends. But Jimothy has captured not only the city’s hearts, but the rest of the world, too. If you’re unfamiliar with the tale of Jimothy, here’s a quick recap to get you up to speed.

Read Article

My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.