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The white-throated rail is a bird about the size of a chicken. It is native to Madagascar and tends to colonize individual islands, specifically an atoll called Aldabra, a ring-shaped reef in the Seychelle Islands. The reef had contained no predators for the rails, and eventually, they became flightless. They also became extinct 136,000 years […]
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Time and time again, humans prove themselves to be the most ruthless and dangerous ‘animals’ on the planet. Animal cruelty being one of the worst offenses, we hear these tragic stories again and again. The latest of these comes from Russia, where a lion cub’s legs were broken to take pictures with tourists on the […]
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The breakfast table of 2050 is set to challenge our traditional morning routines. As we wake up to a world with a population projected to reach 10 billion, the question of what’s for breakfast becomes far more complex.1 Our current global food system is facing a multitude of challenges, from climate change to inefficient resource […]
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Bees are the most important pollinators in agriculture and are also extremely important in natural areas as well. (1) They are responsible for pollinating 70 of the roughly 100 crops that feed 90% of our world’s population, which equates to $30 billion each year in crops. (2) Despite their importance, the planet’s bee populations are […]
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As the world continues to grapple with the aftermath of a nearly three-year-long COVID-19 pandemic, scientists are warning of a new threat on the horizon: Disease X. This hypothetical disease is not yet known to exist, but experts believe it is only a matter of time before it emerges and causes the next global pandemic. […]
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Eating food can be a hazardous process. There’s the risk of food poisoning, choking, allergies, intestinal discomfort, heartburn, and all the unpleasant effects of a bad meal — or a really good one. Most people don’t think of food as a dangerous sport, but that’s because they haven’t been looking at the right dishes. In […]
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If you’ve always dreamed of living off the land but had trouble with the first step of actually acquiring that land, then you’re in luck. A landowner is offering off grid land at a very low cost to anyone who is ready to live an alternative lifestyle. This is what you need to know. Off-Grid […]
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Everyone has had their fair share of horrifying spider encounters. Usually always happening when we least expect it. Sometimes they can be pretty manageable and you can maneuver them out of your house. However, there are other times where killing it might be the ultimate solution. If you’re in Australia, you might actually have some […]
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There have been some pretty famous lions, both real and fictional, over the years. A new lion named Moyo has joined their ranks, albeit for a different: His fabulous hair. Moya’s lion mane might just go down as the most beautiful in history. (1) The Most Luscious Lion Mane the World Has Ever Seen Mayo […]
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A diver in Australia caught on camera one of the most frightening yet incredible experiences of his life: Swimming in the ocean with a giant crocodile. Man Swims With Giant Crocodile On October 26th, Chris Burnham went on a routine free dive with some other diver friends off the coast of Arnhem Land in the […]
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Researchers have discovered an 8-mile-long rock canvas covered in paintings of now-extinct ice age beasts. They estimate that these paintings of animals are around 12,600 years old. (1) Ice Age Beasts Discovered Painted on 8-Mile Long Rock ‘Canvas’ Deep in the Amazon Rainforest lies an artistic masterpiece drawn with the red pigment ochre. The painting, […]
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A lot of money goes into wildlife protection and conservation. It’s incredible when that investment pays off. A video of a wildlife bridge in Utah shows that our efforts to make the world safer for animals hasn’t gone unnoticed. (1) Video Shows Wildlife Bridge in Utah Working In December 2018, Utah built its first wildlife […]
