Planet

 · 4 min read

Smart vultures never, ever cross the Spain-Portugal border. Why?

As humans, we care very much about the imaginary borders we’ve created between countries. Animals, of course, do not. Their movement patterns and ways of life are not dictated by international politics, but rather instincts, weather, and food availability. Vultures, however, appear to be avoiding one particular border: Portugal.  These scavenger birds are clearly not […]

Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 3 min read

33 Scientists Publish Paper Suggesting Octopuses Arrived As “Extraterrestrial Imports” To Earth

Undersea life has always looked somewhat extraterrestrial. Octopuses in particular have an other-worldly quality about them. Many of us, at one time or another, have probably likened them to aliens without thinking much of it. When 33 scientists do it, however, people pay attention. Are Octopuses Aliens? In case you forgot about this odd story, […]

Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 4 min read

Sacred white ‘spirit moose’ is killed by hunters in Canada

Most of us are aware of what poaching is and the impact that it has on the environment. In fact, that is the reason why these animals are considered to be rare – they’re endangered. Additionally, poaching is one of the primary reasons for the extinction of rare animals. In some places of the world, […]

Cody Medina

Cody Medina

Environmental Activist

 · 6 min read

Mushrooms Can Eat Plastic, Petroleum and CO2

In a 2008 Ted Talk, mycologist Paul Stamets declared that mushrooms may be the solution to a number of environmental issues facing our planet today. It turns out, mushrooms can eat plastic, clean up oil spills, and re-build our forests, among many other incredible abilities. How Mushrooms Can Help Save the World Mushrooms are some […]

Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 3 min read

This Country Is Banning Sale Of New Gasoline And Diesel Cars From 2030

The British Prime Minister will soon announce a ban on petrol (gasosline) and diesel-powered cars by the year 2030. This announcement bumps up the original timeline for the ban by 10 years. (1) The UK Ban On Petrol and Diesel-Powered Cars In 2008, the UK set for themselves an ambitious goal to reduce the country’s […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 3 min read

3 Visitors Banned From Yellowstone After Cooking Chickens in Hot Spring

One man is serving two years of probation for cooking chickens at Yellowstone National Park. Officials caught the man, along with a few others, violating several of the park’s rules. They are now banned from entering the park for the next two years. Cooking Chickens at Yellowstone National Park On August 7, 2020, a park […]

Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 2 min read

5000 Animals Found Dead In Chinese Shipping Facility

For the 5000 animals found dead at the Dongxing Logistics shipping depot, life was cut tragically short. (1) This is another reminder of the importance of adopting, not shopping. 5000 Animals Found Dead at Chinese Shipping Depot Animal welfare group Utopia were unprepared for what was inside the shipping hub they entered in Luohe City, […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 9 min read

40 Towns You Haven’t Heard of But Should Visit ASAP

Most of the time when we think of places to go to for a vacation, we automatically think of the popular destinations: The ones we see on TV and in movies, big cities, and the well-known tourist destinations. These are the lesser-known American towns you should visit, even though you’ve probably never heard of them. […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team