Last seen around 80 years ago, the Xerces blue butterfly has been presumed extinct ever since. Its extinction has been considered the first in an American insect species to have been directly caused by humans. But questions have always persisted as to whether it was ever actually its own species to begin with and whether it did in fact go extinct all those years ago. Now, new … [Read more...] about 93-Year-Old Butterfly Is The First US Insect To Go Extinct Because Of Humans
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Male Shark Eaten by Female Shark in Seoul Aquarium Because He Kept Bumping Into Her
Inside a tank at the COEX Aquarium, it took the 8-year-old female 21 hours to eat the 5-year-old male. According to the video, the female shark began with the male's head and gradually consumed the rest of his body. This shark cannibalism was most likely caused by the sharks colliding with one another. "Sharks have their own territories," a Reuters source said. … [Read more...] about Male Shark Eaten by Female Shark in Seoul Aquarium Because He Kept Bumping Into Her
Rainwater is Now Unsafe to Drink Anywhere in the World Because “Forever Chemicals” Are So Pervasive
Some chemicals that last forever, known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), are now so pervasive that recent study suggests drinking rainwater everywhere in the world is harmful. Human-made, dangerous "forever chemicals" are increasingly contaminating the air even inside houses and schools, and they are even detectable in snow and rain, even in the most remote … [Read more...] about Rainwater is Now Unsafe to Drink Anywhere in the World Because “Forever Chemicals” Are So Pervasive
Nobody Wants To Adopt This Cat Because Of His Appearance.
“We’re worried that his unique look is putting off potential adopters." Lawrence was found as a stray and was taken in by the RSPCA a year ago. He received an injury to his right eye that required surgery, and when he recovered, his rescuers found that his injuries had left him with a deformed eye and an unusual appearance. Now, the adorable cat always appears suspicious. … [Read more...] about Nobody Wants To Adopt This Cat Because Of His Appearance.
“Because I Have Everything to Lose,” a Teen Who Has Been Homeless for 12 Years Graduates Valedictorian
High school isn't always a nice place for everyone; the pressures of work and trying to fit in may make it an experience that many kids would rather forget. After students have successfully traversed this stressful route, they can look forward to graduation. However, until he gave a special speech at their graduation ceremony as part of his award for being valedictorian, … [Read more...] about “Because I Have Everything to Lose,” a Teen Who Has Been Homeless for 12 Years Graduates Valedictorian