Simon Beck, an artist, must adore the winter! He spends days slogging through the snow in raquettes (snowshoes) along the frozen lakes of Savoie, France, producing these incredible snow art designs. Each completed piece is often the size of three soccer fields, and they work for 5-9 hours a day! When viewed from higher levels, the geometric forms range in mathematical patterns … [Read more...] about A Man Spends The Entire Day Walking To Create Spectacular Snow Patterns
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This Bird Has A Better Sense Of Rhythm Than Half Of The Dancers I’ve Seen
Thank you, Tik Tok, for revealing this video of a bird dancing to Daft Punk's "Something About Us," which I had never seen before. The movements of this snipe are remarkable. The following is a quote from the YouTuber: I came to a complete stop when I observed this bird, a snipe, on the road. The bird danced across the street to the music that I had playing in my … [Read more...] about This Bird Has A Better Sense Of Rhythm Than Half Of The Dancers I’ve Seen
In Australia, The Humpback Whale Has Swum Its Way Back From Endangered Status
Humpback whales may be found on all of the world's seas. With baleen-filled mouths, they move large distances, picking up plankton and krill. Whalers sought the majestic creatures, who were known for their elegance. Commercial whaling destroyed their populations from the 19th century through the mid-20th century. There were as few as 700 of the critters swimming in the North … [Read more...] about In Australia, The Humpback Whale Has Swum Its Way Back From Endangered Status
Geckos, tarantulas, and other creatures worth $1 million are rescued from the illegal market by police
In an anti-smuggling operation assisted by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, police in Columbia rescued over 1,000 species, including birds, starfish, and tarantulas. According to a news statement from the National Police of Columbia, the operation also recovered lizards, snakes, and turtles before they were sold on the illicit market for more than $1 million. According … [Read more...] about Geckos, tarantulas, and other creatures worth $1 million are rescued from the illegal market by police
After murdering at least 150 eagles, a wind energy business has pled guilty
THE CITY OF BILLINGS, MONTANA — Federal prosecutors announced Wednesday that a wind energy business was sentenced to probation and forced to pay more than $8 million in penalties and compensation after at least 150 eagles were killed at its wind farms in eight states over the previous decade. During a court hearing in Cheyenne, Wyoming on Tuesday, NextEra Energy subsidiary … [Read more...] about After murdering at least 150 eagles, a wind energy business has pled guilty