The world says goodbye to An An, the world's oldest captive male giant panda, who had to be euthanized at 35 years old due to deteriorating health. An An was cared for at Ocean Park in Hong Kong, where he first arrived in 1999, and lived to a respectable age for a panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca), which live between 14 and 20 years in the wild. "Ocean Park is deeply saddened … [Read more...] about The World’s Oldest Captive Male Panda Has Died at The Age of 35
Great White Sharks Are Seen Leaping High Into The Air in Breathtaking Photographs
Our collective imaginations have long been aroused by great white sharks. This large predatory shark, which has teeth that are serrated and a vicious grin, rules the ocean. And for many years, Chris Fallows, a wildlife photographer, has made it his goal to celebrate their majesty through beautiful pictures. Great whites breaching, or leaping out of the water, is one of his … [Read more...] about Great White Sharks Are Seen Leaping High Into The Air in Breathtaking Photographs
69 Experts Concur That Political Unrest and Climate Change Pose The Greatest Threats to World Food Security
We are all aware of the global climate crisis. And if you weren't already convinced, this summer's heat waves in the United States and Europe might be enough to change your mind. These heat waves, which are sadly becoming all too frequent and can cause fire, drought, and serious health problems. Humans must start building infrastructure quickly to accommodate this new climate, … [Read more...] about 69 Experts Concur That Political Unrest and Climate Change Pose The Greatest Threats to World Food Security
The Sighting of Fin Whales Indicates a Comeback for the Once-Endangered Species
The fin whale could be a ray of hope in a sea of ominous ecosystem changes. During the whaling boom of the 20th century, the species was heavily hunted. Their populations in the Southern Hemisphere reached critically low levels. But in the Antarctic region, the second-largest whale in the world is making a promising comeback. Large fin whale feeding groups, more amusingly and … [Read more...] about The Sighting of Fin Whales Indicates a Comeback for the Once-Endangered Species
Hero Vets Save The Life of a Mother Elephant by Jumping Up and Down on Her Chest to Restart Her Heart
Incredible moment vets save elephant in front of worried calf by jumping up and down on her for CPR... Absolute heroes... This is the heartwarming moment when veterinarians performed CPR on a mother elephant by leaping up and down on her chest while her young daughter looked on. The 10-year-old bull and her one-year-old calf had fallen into a concrete drain in Nakhon … [Read more...] about Hero Vets Save The Life of a Mother Elephant by Jumping Up and Down on Her Chest to Restart Her Heart