The vivid green blossom of Fritillaria delavayi has been known to humans for almost 2,000 years, and it has been gathered for therapeutic uses. It is now becoming brown in order to blend in with people. Many types of flowering plants, adorned with vibrantly colored petals and evocative smells, expend a lot of effort to stand out and grab the attention of pedestrians - … [Read more...] about A Chinese Plant Has Evolved To Hide From Humans, According To Scientists
Here’s A Visual Representation Of The Mississippi River Basin’s Size
The Mississippi Watershed is the biggest drainage basin in North America, with an area of 3.2 million square kilometers (1,245,000 square miles), as seen below. Yes, the Mississippi River Basin is that large. It's so large, in fact, that it takes up about half of the continental landmass of the United States! (Forty percent, to be exact) From the Allegheny Mountains in … [Read more...] about Here’s A Visual Representation Of The Mississippi River Basin’s Size
A Shelter Dog Who Refused To Look At Anyone Undergoes The Most Incredible Transformation
“She had defeated, empty eyes.” Chelsea Elizabeth Cossairt found Clementine's photo online only two days before she was scheduled to be put to death. Animal control had discovered the thin dog roaming the streets of Southern California many weeks before. She was placed on "death row" at the shelter because of her various health difficulties, but something in the little … [Read more...] about A Shelter Dog Who Refused To Look At Anyone Undergoes The Most Incredible Transformation
Dog Raids Vet Clinic After Waking Up To Discover He’s Been Neutered
“I think he was upset about the whole situation." Saying goodbye is never easy, but it's often the only option. That doesn't mean this dog named LeLo has to be thrilled about having to say goodbye to certain items he'd gotten rather (literally) connected to. LeLo was just taken to ClniCo, a veterinary facility in Brazil. He likely had no notion why he was there or … [Read more...] about Dog Raids Vet Clinic After Waking Up To Discover He’s Been Neutered
A Woman Reunites A Worried Mother With Her Baby Koala
"It was wonderful to catch this amazing scene on video" 🐨 Volunteers from Australia's Koala Rescue received a call earlier this week about a little newborn in need of assistance. Norris, a newborn koala, had dropped off a tree and become separated from his mother. Norris was seemingly unharmed in the fall, although he did require assistance in getting back to where he … [Read more...] about A Woman Reunites A Worried Mother With Her Baby Koala