It can be difficult to understand that nature is cruel and brutal at times. Consider what happens when some animal species abandon their young. But, hey, that's life, right? Nobody said we had to just accept it and accept it as it is… This is the lesson Erin and Bea are trying to teach us. Bea's clutch abandoned her before she even hatched. Bea was irritated by the whole … [Read more...] about A Woman Rescues a Baby Duck From Her Clutch and Raises Her as a Wonderful Rescue Pet
Eva The Dog Saved Her Owner’s Life During a Mountain Lion Attack
"He tried to be a decent guy his entire life." He did, however, fail numerous times. He was, after all, only human. "He wasn't a dog," as Charles M. Schulz put it, and we couldn't agree more. Our four-legged companions, time and again, change our notion of unconditional love and loyalty. This story is rather disturbing, and I'd want to caution more sensitive readers of the … [Read more...] about Eva The Dog Saved Her Owner’s Life During a Mountain Lion Attack
The Tired Boy And His Cow Lose At The Dairy Fair, Fall Asleep And Win The Internet
Mitchell Miner, a 15-year-old boy, and his adorable cow Audri recently competed in the Iowa State Fair dairy cattle exhibition. Despite their efforts, they came in fifth place out of seven teams. When the boy's father stepped in and got a sweet photo of the boy and adorable dairy cow snuggling side by side, the duo fell asleep. "Our son Mitchell and his heifer after … [Read more...] about The Tired Boy And His Cow Lose At The Dairy Fair, Fall Asleep And Win The Internet
Researchers Discover Why Male Mice Are Terrified of Bananas By Accident
Researchers discovered that male mice are afraid of the scent of bananas when researching the reactions of male mice to pregnant and breastfeeding female mice. A team from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, studied stress hormone reactions in male mice when they were near late-pregnant female mice. "In the presence of late-pregnant or nursing female mice, male mice … [Read more...] about Researchers Discover Why Male Mice Are Terrified of Bananas By Accident
A Reward is Being Offered in The Search For The Thief Who Stole Triassic-era Reptile Tracks From Capitol Reef National Park
A 250-million-year-old fossil record wedge was taken from Utah's Capitol Reef National Park five years ago, and the National Park Service (NPS) wants it back. The fossilized footprints were left by a Triassic-era reptile, and the National Park Service is offering a $1,000 prize to anyone who can assist the NPS in tracking down the palaeontological item and bringing the thief, … [Read more...] about A Reward is Being Offered in The Search For The Thief Who Stole Triassic-era Reptile Tracks From Capitol Reef National Park