That burst of long, spindly legs skittering across the bathroom floor at 2 a.m. is alarming for good reason: house centipedes are built for speed. What they're not built for is hurting you — and squashing one may be doing your house a disservice. What You're Actually Looking At The house centipede, Scutigera coleoptrata, is native to the Mediterranean but has spread to … [Read more...] about Why You Should Never Ever Kill A House Centipede If You Find One Inside Of Your Home
Wildlife & Nature
Koko the Gorilla, a Linguistic Pioneer, Passes Away at 46
Koko, the western lowland gorilla who became world-famous for her use of sign language, died in her sleep on June 19, 2018, at the Gorilla Foundation's preserve in California's Santa Cruz Mountains. She was 46. A Linguistic Prodigy Born Hanabi-ko — Japanese for "fireworks child," a nod to her July 4, 1971 birthdate — Koko was born at the San Francisco Zoo and … [Read more...] about Koko the Gorilla, a Linguistic Pioneer, Passes Away at 46
Greenland Shark That Could Be 500 Years Old Discovered by Scientists
A groundbreaking scientific discovery has revealed a staggering secret: the Greenland shark, a creature of the deep, may be the longest-living vertebrate on Earth. According to a study led by marine biologist Julius Nielsen of the University of Copenhagen, published in the journal Science, these enigmatic creatures could be up to 500 years old. A Lifespan Beyond … [Read more...] about Greenland Shark That Could Be 500 Years Old Discovered by Scientists
In a South African Game Reserve, a Pride of Lions Consumes Rhino Poachers Alive
Sometimes a game reserve's best security system has golden eyes and a very big appetite. Sibuya's owners say the lions were never meant to guard anything, but in July 2018 that is exactly what happened. A Night Raid That Went Wrong Sibuya Game Reserve lies near Kenton-on-Sea in South Africa's Eastern Cape. Owner Nick Fox says suspected poachers entered the property on … [Read more...] about In a South African Game Reserve, a Pride of Lions Consumes Rhino Poachers Alive
This White Lion’s Mane Looks Salon-Fresh, and the Real Story Behind His Coat Is Far More Interesting Than the Hairstyle
Some animals simply have presence. Moya, a six-year-old white lion in South Africa, carries a thick, flowing mane and a pale coat that stopped a visiting photographer in his tracks. The portraits that followed turned Moya into a small online celebrity and brought fresh attention to a sanctuary that survives on public support. Meet Moya Moya lives at Glen Garriff … [Read more...] about This White Lion’s Mane Looks Salon-Fresh, and the Real Story Behind His Coat Is Far More Interesting Than the Hairstyle