The redwood forests of California are known for their towering trees that can reach heights of over 350 feet. But among these giants, there are some that stand out for a very different reason - they are albino. Albino redwoods, also known as ghost trees, are a rare sight, with only around 400 known to exist in the world. Unlike other trees, albino redwoods are unable to … [Read more...] about The Fascinating Story of the Albino Redwood: Surviving Without Chlorophyll
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Horse Flees A Wildfire And Becomes Stranded In A Pool; Observe What She Does To Express Gratitude To Her Savior
In 2018, California saw terrible wildfires. 103 individuals lost their lives and more than a quarter of a million people were forced to abandon their homes. But at this most sad of times, numerous animals were also suffering alongside people. During the 2018 California wildfires, a picture of a horse that had been unsuccessfully attempting to escape the flames and was now … [Read more...] about Horse Flees A Wildfire And Becomes Stranded In A Pool; Observe What She Does To Express Gratitude To Her Savior
“Werewolf” Has Been Standing By The Side Of The Road For Months: Then A Stranger Approaches And Sees The Unthinkable
Skinny, balding, and all alone. For months, this "werewolf" stood by the side of the road. His skin was rough and scaly, and his tail was jagged and broken. His black fur was tattered and hung straight up around his neck. The dog hadn't had a proper meal in weeks and could barely walk. Nobody knew anything about the strange creature except that he had spent a long time … [Read more...] about “Werewolf” Has Been Standing By The Side Of The Road For Months: Then A Stranger Approaches And Sees The Unthinkable
A Monkey From a Zoo in California is Suspected of Dialing 911
"Our Deputies have seen their fair share of 'monkey business' in the County. But nothing quite like this." On August 13, cops were perplexed after receiving an unusual 911 call from a monkey. After losing contact, they looked into the source, discovering that the call came from a zoo where no staff admitted to being the caller - but a 10-month-old capuchin had supposedly … [Read more...] about A Monkey From a Zoo in California is Suspected of Dialing 911
Sharks in California Are Killing Sea Otters But Not Eating Them, And No One Knows Why
Scientists in California are baffled by a wave of fatal shark attacks on sea otters, despite the fact that the predators have no desire to feed on their furry prey. Tim Tinker of the US Geological Survey's Western Ecological Research Center told National Geographic that "as far as we can tell, a white shark has never eaten a sea otter," and that whenever a deadly attack occurs, … [Read more...] about Sharks in California Are Killing Sea Otters But Not Eating Them, And No One Knows Why