A gentle drop in a creek, smooth water above and calm water below: it looks like a perfect spot for a lazy summer float. But low-head dams like the ones in Tyler State Park in Pennsylvania are among the most hazardous structures paddlers and waders can meet, and many visitors don't recognize the danger. Here is how they work, why they are so deadly, and how to stay … [Read more...] about This is one of America’s most dangerous state parks — and you’ll never guess why
Paralyzed cat left to fend for herself on the streets
She couldn't move her back legs, but she never stopped asking for help. A Cry on a Busy Sidewalk On a crowded sidewalk in Cairo, Egypt, a long-haired gray cat lay motionless, calling out in the hope that someone would stop. Nobody knows how she ended up there or how she survived for so long without help, but it was clear she needed urgent care. According to the rescue … [Read more...] about Paralyzed cat left to fend for herself on the streets
Can You Spot Them? A Drone Photo in Pakistan Hides Two Snow Leopard Cubs in Plain Sight
At first, it looks like a rocky Himalayan mountainside. Look again, on the right. The Photo The image, titled Hidden in Plain Sight, shows a craggy rock face, snow-dusted peaks and a deep valley. But on a ledge at the right-hand side, two snow leopard cubs are curled up together, their gray spotted coats merging almost perfectly with the stone. It was taken near … [Read more...] about Can You Spot Them? A Drone Photo in Pakistan Hides Two Snow Leopard Cubs in Plain Sight
Most Americans have a venomous mammal in their yard — and they have no idea
It weighs about as much as a few coins, has barely any eyesight, and keeps paralyzed prey alive in an underground pantry. Meet the northern short-tailed shrew. A Strange Scene in a Wisconsin Garden A homeowner in suburban Wisconsin recently watched something odd unfold in a garden bed. A small, mouse-like animal was hauling a live toad several times its own size across … [Read more...] about Most Americans have a venomous mammal in their yard — and they have no idea
Man accidentally captures a one-in-a-million photo – but only realizes days later
He took the picture for the view. Only later did he zoom in and see what else he had caught. A Walk, a View and a Quick Snap Gavin Best was hiking with friends at Cavehill, the rocky hill about 368 meters high that overlooks Belfast, Northern Ireland, when he stopped to take a photo of the scenery. It was a pleasant shot of the city spread out below, and he shared it with … [Read more...] about Man accidentally captures a one-in-a-million photo – but only realizes days later