Manaus, Brazil, holds a unique position. It's a bustling city, steeped in history and culture, yet nestled deep within the heart of the Amazon rainforest. This proximity begs the question: where exactly does the urban sprawl of Manaus end and the untamed wilderness of the Amazon begin? Unlike a clear-cut line on a map, the border between Manaus and the rainforest is more … [Read more...] about Where City Meets Jungle: Unveiling the Border Between Manaus and the Amazon Rainforest
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This River on the Dutch-Belgian Border Has Been Rewilded, Restoring the Pristine Conditions That Existed 500 Years Ago
In the heart of Western Europe, along the Dutch-Belgian border, a remarkable feat in habitat restoration has been unfolding since 2007. The Border Meuse Project, also known as "Grensmaas," marks Europe's largest river restoration endeavor aimed at reverting 500 years of Dutch water management practices. This ambitious project has not only revitalized a 45-kilometer stretch of … [Read more...] about This River on the Dutch-Belgian Border Has Been Rewilded, Restoring the Pristine Conditions That Existed 500 Years Ago
Police officers brave freezing waters to rescue blind border collie from pond — thank you
It’s a police officer’s duty to look out for everyone in their community, whether they be human or animal. Recently, one group of NYPD officers came to the rescue of a blind dog who was trapped in a pond. It was an especially scary Halloween this year for an 8-year-old border collie named Sparky, who ended up stuck in the frigid waters of Baisley Pond in South Jamaica, … [Read more...] about Police officers brave freezing waters to rescue blind border collie from pond — thank you
Man’s £12,000 Transformation into ‘Human Border Collie’ Fails to Win Over Real Dogs
Memories of primary school days often evoke a mix of nostalgia, with images of carefree games like bulldog or tag. However, for many, it was also a time marked by instances when friends would exclude you from their activities, leaving you feeling like an outsider. These rejections, though hurtful, were typically the actions of fellow humans, not canines. But what if you found … [Read more...] about Man’s £12,000 Transformation into ‘Human Border Collie’ Fails to Win Over Real Dogs
Border Collies Run Like the Wind to Bring New Life to Chilean Forest
In 2017, Chile faced the worst wildfire season in its history, which destroyed more than 1.4 million acres of land, including nearly 1,500 homes and claimed at least 11 lives. Several countries sent firefighters to help Chile battle the numerous blazes, but when the fires were finally extinguished, the land was a barren wasteland. In the following months, a unique team was … [Read more...] about Border Collies Run Like the Wind to Bring New Life to Chilean Forest