The ocean's largest shark relies on vision more than previously believed. Residents and visitors to Cape Cod received a harsh warning ahead of the July 4th weekend: beware of great white sharks. Given the heightened threat of these sharks in recent years, this isn't a complete outlier. Sharks are having difficulties finding food supplies further out at sea, thus they have … [Read more...] about Goliath Whale Sharks Have Teeth On Their Eyeballs
One Of The First Beavers In London In 400 Years Has Been Discovered Dead After Becoming Extinct
One of the two Eurasian beavers reintroduced into Britain after they became extinct 400 years ago has died. A male and female pair of beavers were released three months ago at a country park in Enfield, north London, as part of a plan to restore the species to the UK. Eurasian beavers were previously common in Europe and Asia, but they were driven to near extinction, with … [Read more...] about One Of The First Beavers In London In 400 Years Has Been Discovered Dead After Becoming Extinct
Widowed Goose Refuses To Leave Shopping Mall Where He Last Saw His Mate
“He misses his wife.” Many visitors visit the CF Shops at Don Mills in Toronto, Canada, for a day of shopping. They've recently become a site of remembrance for one lonely goose whose companion will never return. The female goose was recently hit by a car nearby, and her mate has come every day since to wait on the shops' rooftop, expecting to see his love again. For … [Read more...] about Widowed Goose Refuses To Leave Shopping Mall Where He Last Saw His Mate
In the United Kingdom, Octopuses, Squid, and Lobsters Are Recognized As Sentient Beings
Welcome to the club of sentient beings, lobsters, octopuses, and squid (at least in the UK). In its Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill, the UK government has formally included decapod crustaceans (crabs, lobsters, and crayfish) and cephalopod mollusks (octopuses, squid, and cuttlefish). This implies they are now considered "sentient entities" in the United Kingdom. The … [Read more...] about In the United Kingdom, Octopuses, Squid, and Lobsters Are Recognized As Sentient Beings
Tremendous Rescue Cow Demands Snuggles From Everyone He Meets
"He is wise, brave and extremely loving" ❤️ Chico is a lively cow, but even the most energetic creatures need a sleep now and then - and the lucky ones get to doze off directly on a friend's shoulder. Chico was rescued from a butcher and sent to The Gentle Barn, an animal refuge, in 2017. Since then, he's been a barn favorite. "Chico is incredible!" Ellie Laks, founder … [Read more...] about Tremendous Rescue Cow Demands Snuggles From Everyone He Meets