In the icy waters off Alaska's North Slope, a remarkable tale of survival unfolds. While the recovery of the bowhead whale population is fascinating, the real marvel lies in the age of these majestic creatures. Some of the bowhead whales that grace these frigid waters today have surpassed the remarkable age of 200 years. Bowhead whales, once threatened by Yankee commercial … [Read more...] about There Are Whales Alive Today Who Were Born Before Moby Dick Was Written
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Pregnant chihuahua is rescued – after the 10th puppy is born her foster mom cannot believe her eyes
There are many animals who are treated badly, but thank goodness, there are also many kindhearted people out there who are animal lovers. Staff at one such organization helping those furry friends who have been treated badly is The Unleashed Pet Rescue and Adoption Organization. The organization rescued a pregnant Chihuahua from a terrible herding situation in … [Read more...] about Pregnant chihuahua is rescued – after the 10th puppy is born her foster mom cannot believe her eyes
Dog born with short spine and no neck finds a family to love him just the way he is
All dogs are beautiful in their own way, and are deserving of good, loving homes — even the ones that look a little unusual. Like one very unique dog born with no neck and half a spine, who struggled due to his differences but ultimately found the perfect home. Cooper, an American foxhound, has a genetic condition referred to as “short spine syndrome” in which his … [Read more...] about Dog born with short spine and no neck finds a family to love him just the way he is
Adorable Twin Polar Bear Cubs Are Born at the Toledo Zoo
It's not often that zoos get to celebrate the birth of a polar bear. This winter, however, the Toledo Zoo in Ohio was blessed with the arrival of twin polar bear cubs. They are the park's first baby bears born since 2012, making it an extra special occasion. Crystal, a 24-year-old female, and Nuka, an 18-year-old male, gave birth to twin cubs. "In the hopes of mating to … [Read more...] about Adorable Twin Polar Bear Cubs Are Born at the Toledo Zoo
Zoo Finds New Komodo Dragons Born Without Male Involvement
Three Komodo dragon eggs hatched in September, which was fantastic news for the endangered species and the Chattanooga Zoo in Tennessee. The young were created without the assistance of the zoo's resident male dragon or anybody else but the mother Charlie, according to a revelation revealed on the Zoo's Facebook page. Mammals do not undergo parthenogenesis, the process of … [Read more...] about Zoo Finds New Komodo Dragons Born Without Male Involvement