It is no secret that the world is heating up. Drought is one of the many negative consequences of climate change. Summer 2022 has been unusually dry in some areas. Long-obscured archaeological and historical treasures are emerging as the waters of rivers and reservoirs recede. Among these are three 600-year-old Buddhist statues that were previously submerged on Foyeliang, an … [Read more...] about Drought Exposes 600-Year-Old Buddhist Statues on China’s Yangtze River
Lolita the Orca Could Be Released Soon After Decades in Captivity
If you went to a large aquarium a decade ago, such as SeaWorld or the Miami Seaquarium, you probably remember seeing orcas, also known as killer whales, perform. However, animal advocates, Indigenous activists, and others have pushed to end the harmful practise of confining these massive whales in small pools and forcing them to perform for crowds. In this ongoing crusade, … [Read more...] about Lolita the Orca Could Be Released Soon After Decades in Captivity
Adorable Seal Can’t Get Enough of His Mini-Me Plush Toy
This rescued earless seal hugs a plush version of himself, which is one of the cutest things we've seen in a long time. The happy seal is a resident of Japan's Hokkaido Prefecture's Okhotsk Tokkari Center, where he was given a stuffed toy in his likeness by the staff. The staff had no idea how attached the seal, who is being hand-reared after being rescued due to injury, … [Read more...] about Adorable Seal Can’t Get Enough of His Mini-Me Plush Toy
Japanese Shrine Builds Special Water Haven for Bees to Retain Hydration
Our planet benefits from bees in countless unique ways. They have exemplary work ethics and management abilities, and who doesn't enjoy a tasty dollop of honey? These unique insects experience the heat of hard labour in everything they do to pollinate our plants, just like we do. Fortunately, there are some sympathetic individuals working to maintain proper hydration for our … [Read more...] about Japanese Shrine Builds Special Water Haven for Bees to Retain Hydration
Photographer With Postpartum Depression Uses Her Camera To Rediscover Herself
PPD, often known as postpartum depression, is a form of depression that develops after giving birth. Although common, it may be crippling—something that Felicia Simion, a photojournalist from Romania, personally experienced. She didn't feel herself since she felt cut off from nature. She utilised her photography to further strengthen those ties because she is a creative … [Read more...] about Photographer With Postpartum Depression Uses Her Camera To Rediscover Herself