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
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’
Man dies after losing beloved four-legged friend of 14 years
Our four-legged friends can be comfort to us in so many ways. For the elderly they can offer companionship, exercise, a purpose and sometimes even keep us going. For 80-year-old Ken Pendagraft, his dog of 14 years offered him a reason to go out every day and take him for a walk, not to mention companionship and unconditional love. But when Ken was found distraught with a … [Read more...] about Man dies after losing beloved four-legged friend of 14 years