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The country known for its biodiversity just became even more so. Two new mammals were discovered in Australia – and now, the race is on to protect them. (1) Two New Mammals Discovered in Australia A fluffy, possum-sized, long-tailed marsupial called the Great Glider lives in the forests of Eastern Australia. Named for the way […]
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Most of us have heard of the Aurora Borealis, otherwise known as the Northern Lights. Every year people travel to remote northern locations in the Yukon, Alaska, Greenland and Iceland to see this magnificent display of lights. There is, however, another atmospheric light show that you may be less familiar with: STEVE. Short for Strong […]
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Few places in the world do dog owners have to worry about their precious pet getting eaten by an alligator, but in Florida, you do. Check out this incredible footage caught by wildlife cameras of a man saving his puppy from the jaws of an alligator. Read: Florida votes to keep daylight savings time all […]
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The deepest part of our oceans is not just some of the least-explored places on our planet, but in our entire solar system. Thanks to hard-working scientists and modern technology we are beginning to be able to explore these places further. Just a couple of years ago, upside down lakes and waterfalls were discovered on […]
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There is a secret forest in Southern Ontario, Canada, that has been hiding in plain sight. Growing on the cliffs of the Niagara escarpment, the trees’ precarious positioning has left them completely untouched by humans, despite being mere minutes away from bustling urban areas. One ecologist found the ancient forest accidentally, and was so shocked […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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After the devastating news back in March that poachers killed two of the remaining three white giraffes, a conservation group has taken action. In order to protect the world’s only white giraffe left, they have placed a GPS tracker on one of his horns. This tracker allows rangers to monitor the single male in real-time […]
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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 […]
