Drivers prepare for deer, debris and other cars. Few expect a turtle to come flying through the air. That is what happened to a Georgia woman and her brother in May 2020, and the story spread quickly around the world. Out of Nowhere Latonya Lark and her brother Kevin Grant were running errands around noon on May 12, driving north on Harry S. Truman Parkway in Savannah, … [Read more...] about Unusual accident: Turtle crashes through car window and nearly decapitates passenger
Wildlife & Nature
The Incredible Rescue of River: A Horse Given a Second Chance
A night of fishing along the San Joaquin River ended with a discovery nobody expected: a badly malnourished horse abandoned in a park parking lot. The people who stepped in gave him a name, River, and a fighting chance. Heard in the Dark In late August 2020, Cesar Garcia and his son were fishing at night near Laird Park on West Grayson Road, outside Modesto in Stanislaus … [Read more...] about The Incredible Rescue of River: A Horse Given a Second Chance
Abandoned, injured, & alone: The heartbreaking rescue of Sinclair
When rescuers first saw Sinclair, many people online told them to let him go. The dog had other plans. A Stray Alone in a Field In February 2021, a stranger found a stray dog lying in a field in Texas. He was hypothermic, starving and dehydrated, covered in severe wounds and a serious skin condition, and showing signs of mistreatment. The finder rushed him to the Waco … [Read more...] about Abandoned, injured, & alone: The heartbreaking rescue of Sinclair
Illegal Tree Clearing for Views in Australia: Heavy Fines, Creative Penalties, and Environmental Impact
In Australia, councils are taking a firm stand against illegal tree clearing, a growing problem often driven by property owners seeking to enhance their views. With fines reaching staggering amounts and innovative deterrents like large signs blocking the view, local governments are tackling this issue head-on. This article covers recent cases, the penalties imposed, and the … [Read more...] about Illegal Tree Clearing for Views in Australia: Heavy Fines, Creative Penalties, and Environmental Impact
The Amazon river and its tributaries as seen from the International Space Station
Astronauts on the International Space Station have photographed the Amazon River many times, and every picture shows something no map can: a winding brown giant, fed by countless tributaries, cutting through the rainforest like a living artery. Here's what those images reveal about the world's largest river. What You're Looking At From orbit, the Amazon's color stands out … [Read more...] about The Amazon river and its tributaries as seen from the International Space Station