The Caribbean's gorgeous islands might appear to be an utopia not just for humans looking to relax on the beach, but also for numerous birds looking for predator-free breeding grounds. Some of these islands, however, conceal a terrible secret: they are home to a kind of tree infamous for trapping and killing young birds, the remains of which are then used to feed the trees … [Read more...] about Two New Species of Sinister Bird-Catching Trees Have Been Discovered in The Caribbean
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In a Preserved Egg, a Dinosaur Embryo Has Been Discovered
Inside a petrified egg, a well-preserved dinosaur embryo was discovered. Researchers obtained the preserved dinosaur embryo in Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province in southern China, in 2000. According to a news release, researchers at Yingliang Group, a stone mining firm, believed it contained egg fossils but stored it for ten years. When the Yingliang Stone Natural History Museum was … [Read more...] about In a Preserved Egg, a Dinosaur Embryo Has Been Discovered
White Orcas, Which Are Extremely Rare, Have Been Spotted in Russian Waters
Orcas, sometimes known as "killer whales," are generally black and white in appearance, but many white orcas have been observed in the waters around Russia's Kuril Islands in the last six years or so. Now, the lone white adult orca sighted so far, called "Iceberg," has been spotted again in the same area, together with at least four additional younger orcas. The 22-year-old … [Read more...] about White Orcas, Which Are Extremely Rare, Have Been Spotted in Russian Waters
“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
A ‘One-in-a-Million’ Yellow Cardinal Has Been Seen in Florida
The cardinal is one of North America's most identifiable birds, with its distinctive crest and vivid red plumage on males. However, one exceptionally unusual cardinal observed lately in Gainesville, Florida has a radically different appearance: he's brilliant yellow, a "one-in-a-million" occurrence. Karen Devens of Nature Queen Photography captured the amazing images of … [Read more...] about A ‘One-in-a-Million’ Yellow Cardinal Has Been Seen in Florida