Iceland, along with Norway and Japan, is one of the few countries that still kill whales economically, and the fisheries minister has stated that whaling would be phased out by 2024 as demand declines. Svandis Svavarsdóttir, a member of the Left Green party, commented in Morgunblai newspaper, "There are few arguments to approve the whale hunt beyond 2024," when present … [Read more...] about Whaling in Iceland will be phased out by 2024 as demand declines
To Say Hello To Her Best Friend, Dog Overcomes Her Biggest Fear
Every day, they regularly kiss each other across the fence. ❤️️ Pax was overjoyed to have a wide yard to run about in and fantastic new neighbors to meet when Emily and Justin Thomas and their dog, Pax, moved into their new house in October of 2020. Then Pax's neighbors brought home a puppy named Penny, and it was love at first sight for him. Emily Thomas told The Dodo, … [Read more...] about To Say Hello To Her Best Friend, Dog Overcomes Her Biggest Fear
Inky’s Impossible Escape from a New Zealand Aquarium by Octopus Houdini
By lifting the cover of his tank, creeping across the floor, fitting himself down a tight conduit, and fleeing into the water, Inky the octopus escaped from the New Zealand National Aquarium. Inky, a male common New Zealand octopus, escaped his habitat after the lid was left ajar and made his way to freedom via a conduit going to the sea, according to aquarium … [Read more...] about Inky’s Impossible Escape from a New Zealand Aquarium by Octopus Houdini
A Woman Found Hundreds of Baby Huntsman Spiders in Her House — Her Reaction Wasn’t What You’d Expect
Huntsman spiders are famous for two things: being one of the largest spider species in the world, and being surprisingly harmless despite their size. When one of these giant arachnids moves indoors, it's hard to miss — but for one Sydney family, a huntsman in the house turned into something bigger than a single spider sighting. An Unexpected Nursery According to The Dodo, … [Read more...] about A Woman Found Hundreds of Baby Huntsman Spiders in Her House — Her Reaction Wasn’t What You’d Expect
The Nobel Peace Prize has been proposed for Sir David Attenborough
Sir David Attenborough, a British legend and nature presenter, has been named as one of the Nobel Peace Prize finalists for this year. The World Health Organization (WHO) and Belarusian dissident Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya are also among the finalists, after receiving support from Norwegian MPs who have a history of selecting the winner. According to last-minute … [Read more...] about The Nobel Peace Prize has been proposed for Sir David Attenborough