Meet Dhritiman Mukherjee, a gifted wildlife and conservation photographer from India who has dedicated his life to animal conservation. It's no wonder that after 20 years and 280 days in the field, he's seen his fair share of incredible experiences. This incredible photo of an endangered crocodile carrying his young through the water is our favorite. The crocodile is … [Read more...] about Over 100 of his children get a ride on the back of a proud crocodile father
With the help of a custom soundboard created by her human, a dog learns to communicate
Christina Hunger, a speech-language pathologist, can teach her dog to communicate without barking. The 26-year-old has invented a method for her dog Stella to convey her requirements using human language. Hunger, a Catahoula/Blue Heeler mix, can tell when she's thirsty, wants to go outside, and is seeking for her favorite toy thanks to her creativity. Hunger uses short films to … [Read more...] about With the help of a custom soundboard created by her human, a dog learns to communicate
100-Year-Old Box of Negatives Discovered Frozen In Block of Antarctica’s Ice
While restoring one of the exploration huts in Antarctica, Conservators of the New Zealand Antarctic Heritage Trust discovered a box that turned out to be a remarkable treasure. It contained 22 never-before-seen cellulose nitrate negatives documenting the life of Antarctic explorers a 100 years back. Preserved in a block of ice, these negatives surprisingly lived up to our … [Read more...] about 100-Year-Old Box of Negatives Discovered Frozen In Block of Antarctica’s Ice
A police officer risks his life to help a sick bear cub who has been abandoned by his family
When you encounter a mother bear with her cubs, the best thing you can do is stay away from them. When he observed one of the cubs in serious distress, however, this police officer decided to put his life on the line. The kind man saved the young bear's life in the end! Thomas Owens is a State Trooper with the Town of Carroll Police Department, thus he has seen a lot of … [Read more...] about A police officer risks his life to help a sick bear cub who has been abandoned by his family
Ravens as young as four months old are as intelligent as adult apes, according to a new study
Ravens are a fascinating kind of bird. The Old Testament, Native American historical traditions, and Edgar Allen Poe's notoriously terrifying poem The Raven all reference the sleek black animals with keen beaks. Ravens have always attracted people due of their remarkable intellect. They are known to hoard and utilize things as tools, as well as to search for food in pairs. … [Read more...] about Ravens as young as four months old are as intelligent as adult apes, according to a new study