At the age of 105, a much-loved giant tortoise and Blackpool Zoo's longest-staying inhabitant passed away. Darwin the Aldabra tortoise survived two world wars and two worldwide pandemics before passing away on Wednesday, according to 'very heartbroken' officials. Since the zoo's founding 50 years ago, the 'irreplaceable' and 'iconic' reptile has been a popular … [Read more...] about Darwin, The Giant ‘Much-Loved’ Tortoise At Blackpool Zoo, Has Died At The Age Of 105
Incredible Film Captures The Moment A Manta Ray Requests For Assistance From A Diver Off The Coast Of Ningaloo Bay
A film production firm has filmed the astonishing moment a manta ray approaches a diver off the coast of Western Australia's Ningaloo Bay, asking for assistance in removing a hook trapped beneath its eye. Jake Wilton, an underwater photographer and guide, was swimming off the coast of Ningaloo Bay when Freckles, a local manta ray, approached him. The meeting was … [Read more...] about Incredible Film Captures The Moment A Manta Ray Requests For Assistance From A Diver Off The Coast Of Ningaloo Bay
In The Maldives, Scientists Discover A New Rainbow-Colored Fish Species
Do you recall the rainbow fish with sparkly scales who taught generations of youngsters the value of sharing? The Rainbow Fish, a popular children's book by Marcus Pfister, presents the story of how sharing the treasures we are given is a lovely gesture. Rainbow fish, while poetically renowned, actually exist in the real world. Scientists in the Maldives have formally … [Read more...] about In The Maldives, Scientists Discover A New Rainbow-Colored Fish Species
An Orphaned Mountain Lion Cub Has Been Rescued And Is Being Cared For In A California Zoo
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (AP) — An orphaned and malnourished mountain lion cub discovered by hikers in the San Francisco region was transported to the Oakland Zoo, where vets called her "Rose" and are attempting to nurse her back to health. Rose had not fed in weeks, according to a first checkup, said Dr. Alex Herman, the zoo's vice president of Veterinary Services, in a … [Read more...] about An Orphaned Mountain Lion Cub Has Been Rescued And Is Being Cared For In A California Zoo
A Man Spends The Entire Day Walking To Create Spectacular Snow Patterns
Simon Beck, an artist, must adore the winter! He spends days slogging through the snow in raquettes (snowshoes) along the frozen lakes of Savoie, France, producing these incredible snow art designs. Each completed piece is often the size of three soccer fields, and they work for 5-9 hours a day! When viewed from higher levels, the geometric forms range in mathematical patterns … [Read more...] about A Man Spends The Entire Day Walking To Create Spectacular Snow Patterns