Bull sharks (Carcharhinus leucas) are large, voracious predators. Measuring anywhere from 7 to 11 feet from tail to snout, with dark gray skin and a white underbelly, bull sharks eat everything from fishes and dolphins to other sharks and even the occasional human. It is for that last reason that it takes a lot of gumption to attach electronic tags to wild bull sharks — yet … [Read more...] about Cold-blooded killer: Study finds climate change is driving deadly cold waves, harming wildlife
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His New Family Found Him Naked — And Promised He’d Never Be Cold Again
“You would never guess how he spent his first several years based on the spoiled pup we have now!” In the bustling streets of Mexico, a small and vulnerable figure roamed, his once-proud fur reduced to mere patches upon his skin. His name was Piccolo, and his story is one of resilience, compassion, and the transformative power of love. Found and rescued by the … [Read more...] about His New Family Found Him Naked — And Promised He’d Never Be Cold Again
Father stork brings a blanket to warm up mother stork while she broods
The image of a stork couple caring for their young is a familiar one. But a recent photo by wildlife photographer Silke Feser captures a moment of avian tenderness that has captured hearts around the world. The photo depicts a male stork bringing his partner a blanket, well, at least something that closely resembles a blanket, on a cold morning. While she broods on the nest, … [Read more...] about Father stork brings a blanket to warm up mother stork while she broods
Two puppies were abandoned in the cold and rain — then a deputy arrived to save the day
It’s truly heartbreaking to think that anyone would abandon innocent puppies, but thankfully there are also kind people in the world who will step up and care for these discarded animals. That was the case recently, when one deputy rescued a pair of pups abandoned in the cold and rain. On Tuesday, Deputy Andrew Rechsteiner of the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office was alerted … [Read more...] about Two puppies were abandoned in the cold and rain — then a deputy arrived to save the day
Masters of the Desert: How the Antelope Jackrabbit’s Ears Beat the Heat and the Cold
In the scorching deserts of the American Southwest, the aptly named Antelope Jackrabbit reigns supreme. But this long-eared wonder isn't just adept at outrunning predators; it possesses a remarkable adaptation that allows it to thrive in extreme temperatures – its enormous ears. Making up nearly a third of its body length, these floppy appendages serve a dual purpose far … [Read more...] about Masters of the Desert: How the Antelope Jackrabbit’s Ears Beat the Heat and the Cold