One of the two Eurasian beavers reintroduced into Britain after they became extinct 400 years ago has died. A male and female pair of beavers were released three months ago at a country park in Enfield, north London, as part of a plan to restore the species to the UK. Eurasian beavers were previously common in Europe and Asia, but they were driven to near extinction, with … [Read more...] about One Of The First Beavers In London In 400 Years Has Been Discovered Dead After Becoming Extinct
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The World’s Largest Plant Has Been Discovered In The Ocean Off The Coast Of Australia
Although seagrass may not appear to be noteworthy, one variety of seaweed has just been named the world's largest known plant. A team of researchers discovered a 4,500-year-old field of seagrass off the coast of Australia, as reported in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B. This Posidonia australis field is really made up of only one plant that sprouted from a single … [Read more...] about The World’s Largest Plant Has Been Discovered In The Ocean Off The Coast Of Australia
A cat saved a newborn infant that had been abandoned mercilessly in a little box in the basement
Lassie, eat your heart out! Masha, a long-haired tabby cat, saved the life of a baby abandoned in Russia's streets after climbing into the box he was discarded in and keeping him warm, according to health officials. "The infant had only been outside for a few hours, and thanks to Masha… he was not harmed," a hospital spokesman told Central European News. The whiskered … [Read more...] about A cat saved a newborn infant that had been abandoned mercilessly in a little box in the basement
David Attenborough Has Been Awarded A Second Knighthood
David Attenborough has been knighted for his contributions to television broadcasting and conservation. The Prince of Wales, himself an environmental activist, bestowed the prestigious Knight Grand Cross on the 96-year-old naturalist. Attenborough, who was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1985, received his medal on Wednesday during an investiture ceremony at Windsor … [Read more...] about David Attenborough Has Been Awarded A Second Knighthood
For Decades, Cartographers Have Been Secretly Hiding Illustrations Inside Switzerland’s Maps
Cartographers have little room for creativity because maps are expected to be accurate representations of locations. However, mapmakers working for the Swiss Federal Office of Topography have subtly defied their role for several decades by secretly inserting hidden illustrations into official Swiss maps. It's hard to believe these drawings went unnoticed for so long, from … [Read more...] about For Decades, Cartographers Have Been Secretly Hiding Illustrations Inside Switzerland’s Maps