After four decades of captivity, Charlie, the last elephant at South Africa’s National Zoological Gardens, has been freed and will now live out his days in a sprawling 10,000-hectare (24,700-acre) game reserve. Charlie, also known as Charley, was the final African elephant at the National Zoological Gardens in Pretoria, South Africa's sole national zoo. Captured from his … [Read more...] about Charlie, The Last Elephant At South Africa’s National Zoo, Freed After 40 Years Of Captivity
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More than 1 billion birds die each year after crashing into buildings, study finds
Buildings are among the leading threats to bird populations in the United States, with over a billion birds dying annually due to collisions with glass. A recent study published in the Public Library of Science Journal highlights this alarming issue, revealing that about 60% of birds brought to wildlife rehabilitators or emergency rooms for treatment either die from their … [Read more...] about More than 1 billion birds die each year after crashing into buildings, study finds
Watch A House Get Swept Into The Sea And Sail Away After Hurricane Ernesto
Hurricane Ernesto unleashed devastating force across North Carolina, Bermuda, and the Bahamas, causing widespread destruction with its powerful winds and swells. In Rodanthe, Dare County, North Carolina, the storm's wrath was particularly severe, resulting in one beach home being completely swept out to sea. On Friday, August 16, bystanders captured dramatic footage of the … [Read more...] about Watch A House Get Swept Into The Sea And Sail Away After Hurricane Ernesto
Mom issues warning after 10-year-old son collapses after playing in the ocean
There’s no better way to escape the sky-high temperatures than a day at the beach, but even though the shore can provide some relief, one Massachusetts mother learned it also comes with its own set of unique dangers. And now she wants to warn others. Even though the scare happened more than a week ago, Heather Cassini said she’s still “shaking.” Cassini, 40, was … [Read more...] about Mom issues warning after 10-year-old son collapses after playing in the ocean
Major US lake reaches 100% capacity second year in a row after prolonged drought: ‘Didn’t always seem like a possibility’
California's second-largest reservoir, Lake Oroville, has reached full capacity for the second consecutive year, despite previous concerns that it might never be completely filled again, according to California Globe. Recent years have been marked by severe droughts in the Golden State, but a series of heavy rains in 2023 have allowed reservoirs to replenish and begin to … [Read more...] about Major US lake reaches 100% capacity second year in a row after prolonged drought: ‘Didn’t always seem like a possibility’