The geriatric killer whale could soon return to the waters off the coast of the Pacific Northwest, the region where Lolita's mother reportedly still lives Lolita the killer whale may return to the ocean and maybe reunite with her elderly mother 52 years after being brought into captivity. According to The Guardian, activists are making progress in their decades-long … [Read more...] about After Five Decades in Captivity at The Miami Seaquarium, Lolita The Orca Whale Could Reenter the Wild
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When The Owner Could No Longer Handle Him, The Wolfdog Was Abandoned at a Kill Shelter; Fortunately, Our Sanctuary Saved Him
The wolf is one of the most revered creatures in the world because of its might, extraordinary instincts, keen intelligence, and social skills. The magnificent animal has long been celebrated in myths, literature, film, art, and other cultural works, gently teaching us to value them even more. It makes sense that people would want to bring a piece of the wilderness home. People … [Read more...] about When The Owner Could No Longer Handle Him, The Wolfdog Was Abandoned at a Kill Shelter; Fortunately, Our Sanctuary Saved Him
A Stalagmite Could Have Revealed What Caused Mesopotamia’s Fall
Mesopotamia's first empire, the Akkadian, crumbled around 4,200 years ago, coinciding with similar transformations in Egypt and the Indus Valley, the two other prominent civilizations of the time. A study of stalagmites in Iran reveals that all three were caused by a widespread climate event. Civilizations emerge and fall for a variety of reasons, and the roots of the … [Read more...] about A Stalagmite Could Have Revealed What Caused Mesopotamia’s Fall
The “Death Spiral” Could Be The Fourth Stage Of Life
Even if we don't realize it, we are all familiar with the stages of life. Childhood is followed by the longest time of adulthood, with all of its concomitant development and progress. This, clearly, can continue decades and is connected with an exponential risk of mortality as individuals age. This ultimately leads to a third stage of life known as "late life," in which … [Read more...] about The “Death Spiral” Could Be The Fourth Stage Of Life
A Spider Venom-Based Molecule That Could Protect Your Heart From Attack
After a heart attack, a chemical derived from the venom of a funnel-web spider may prevent cells from dying, as it was previously demonstrated to have a similar potential after strokes. Many people could get a heart attack when they come upon a K'gari funnel web spider (or at least feel like one is imminent). But soon, the spider's venom may serve as the foundation for a … [Read more...] about A Spider Venom-Based Molecule That Could Protect Your Heart From Attack