Do you recall the rainbow fish with sparkly scales who taught generations of youngsters the value of sharing? The Rainbow Fish, a popular children's book by Marcus Pfister, presents the story of how sharing the treasures we are given is a lovely gesture. Rainbow fish, while poetically renowned, actually exist in the real world. Scientists in the Maldives have formally … [Read more...] about In The Maldives, Scientists Discover A New Rainbow-Colored Fish Species
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An Orphaned Mountain Lion Cub Has Been Rescued And Is Being Cared For In A California Zoo
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (AP) — An orphaned and malnourished mountain lion cub discovered by hikers in the San Francisco region was transported to the Oakland Zoo, where vets called her "Rose" and are attempting to nurse her back to health. Rose had not fed in weeks, according to a first checkup, said Dr. Alex Herman, the zoo's vice president of Veterinary Services, in a … [Read more...] about An Orphaned Mountain Lion Cub Has Been Rescued And Is Being Cared For In A California Zoo
A Man Spends The Entire Day Walking To Create Spectacular Snow Patterns
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
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