Turkmenistan's president has ordered the "Gateway to Hell" fire, which has been blazing for decades in a massive desert gas crater, to be extinguished. Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov wants it to be released for environmental and health concerns, as well as to boost gas exports. The formation of the Darvaza crater in the Karakum Desert is shrouded in mystery. Many … [Read more...] about Turkmenistan intends to close the so-called “Gateway to Hell.”
Holographic Animals Take Center Stage: How Germany’s Circus Roncalli Replaced Live Animals with 3D Projections
Circus Roncalli, a longstanding German circus known for its animal exhibitions and acrobatics, has decided to replace its live animals with holograms in an effort to promote animal welfare. This decision was made two years ago and was first reported by German publication RP Online. The shift was implemented a year later and recently caught the attention of Reddit … [Read more...] about Holographic Animals Take Center Stage: How Germany’s Circus Roncalli Replaced Live Animals with 3D Projections
The reptile dubbed the world’s first “four-legged snake” is actually a lizard
A recent research of a creature that was initially touted as the world's first "four-legged snake" has discovered that it is actually a lizard. According to a 2015 study, Tetrapodophis amplectus (Greek for "four-footed serpent"), a 120 million-year-old fossil unearthed in Brazil, was the first snake to have more than two limbs. Only two were found in other early snake … [Read more...] about The reptile dubbed the world’s first “four-legged snake” is actually a lizard
She began petting this rescued lynx, but when he realized what she was doing, he reacted with love
If you're lucky enough to have a cat in your life, you're already aware of the amount of affection they can bring. Nothing beats sitting in a chair, unwinding in front of the television, and patting the cat purring on your lap. It's one of those things in life that we not only value, but can't picture live without. Would you consider treating a wildcat in the same manner you … [Read more...] about She began petting this rescued lynx, but when he realized what she was doing, he reacted with love
Stunning Portraits Capture the Power and Beauty of Raptor Birds in Flight
British photographer Mark Harvey is best known for his equine photography, but that's slowly changing due to his incredible bird portraits. First spurred by his need to photograph animals close to home during the pandemic, his series of birds in flight continues to evolve. Raptors in Flight is the sequel to his popular Birds in Flight series. Owls, … [Read more...] about Stunning Portraits Capture the Power and Beauty of Raptor Birds in Flight