Firefighters in Utah were called to an unusual rescue operation after a semi-truck carrying an estimated 25 million honey bees broke down while climbing Parleys Canyon. The truck, which was transporting approximately 480 beehives, became stranded during unusually warm weather, raising concerns about the survival of the insects inside. Experts say honey bees depend on proper … [Read more...] about Firefighters save 25 million bees after semi breaks down in Parleys Canyon
Calls Grow For Elderly Circus Elephant To Be Retired To A Sanctuary
Animal welfare advocates are renewing calls for Okha, a 56-year-old elephant, to be retired from circus performances and moved to a permanent sanctuary. According to campaigners, Okha is currently the only elephant still traveling with a road circus in the United States. They argue that after decades of performing, she should be allowed to spend her remaining years in a more … [Read more...] about Calls Grow For Elderly Circus Elephant To Be Retired To A Sanctuary
Just one leaf of this plant is worth a gold mine!
A Plant Highly Valued for Its Properties: Traditional Uses and Benefits Many People Highlight Many people pull it out of the garden thinking it is just another weed, but the so-called “Santa Lucía herb” is considered in folk medicine to be a plant full of natural properties that may help support the well-being of both body and mind. This plant usually grows naturally in … [Read more...] about Just one leaf of this plant is worth a gold mine!
Shoppers Spot A Haunting Face Pleading For Help At Store’s Front Door
She had almost given up hope. The team at the Amelia County Animal Shelter (ACAS) in Virginia has witnessed countless heartbreaking rescue cases over the years. Abandoned pets, injured strays and starving puppies are sadly nothing new to them. But one recent call from a local dollar store stopped everyone in their tracks. Concerned shoppers at a Dollar General in … [Read more...] about Shoppers Spot A Haunting Face Pleading For Help At Store’s Front Door
Giants of Yesterday, Ghosts of Today: How Africa Lost Its Greatest Silent Armies
If you close your eyes for a moment and travel back in time to the plains of Tsavo, Kenya, in the 1950s, you wouldn't just see the scene—you would feel it. The earth trembling beneath the feet of hundreds of "red elephants," and a massive cloud of orange dust rising to embrace the savanna horizon. These "super-herds" marched in perfect harmony, a majestic army guided by the … [Read more...] about Giants of Yesterday, Ghosts of Today: How Africa Lost Its Greatest Silent Armies