For one summer only, a peculiar trend swept through several orca pods, leaving marine researchers and observers puzzled by the intriguing behavior exhibited by these intelligent creatures. Orcas, also known as killer whales, have recently garnered attention due to a series of boat attacks in Europe. Experts believe that these incidents might be a form of teaching, as older … [Read more...] about In 1987, Orcas Had a Fashion of Wearing a Dead Salmon as a Hat
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The Last Female Yangtze Giant Turtle Found Dead, Signaling the End of the Species
In a devastating turn of events, one of the last remaining Yangtze giant softshell turtles was found dead on April 21 at Đồng Mô Lake in Hanoi, Vietnam. The incident has been widely reported as the last of the species' females, dooming the much-loved species to extinction. According to reports, the turtle's body measured around 1.56 meters long (5 feet and 1 inch) and … [Read more...] about The Last Female Yangtze Giant Turtle Found Dead, Signaling the End of the Species
In the Dead of Winter, Blooming Flowers Can be Found in the Arctic Ocean
The Arctic Ocean is known for its extreme temperatures and icy landscapes, but in the dead of winter, a surprising phenomenon occurs. Blooming flowers can be found on the ocean's surface, but these are not your typical garden-variety flowers. Instead, they are known as frost flowers, and they are a natural wonder of the Arctic. Frost flowers are delicate and intricate … [Read more...] about In the Dead of Winter, Blooming Flowers Can be Found in the Arctic Ocean
This Fungus is Known As ‘Dead Man’s Fingers,’ And It Is Quite Disturbing
Regan Daniels of North Carolina posted a couple photos of a fungus that resembled a dead man's toes to the Facebook group Mushroomcore, and it's simple to understand why. Look at that! Take a closer look… Naturally, a few people immediately cried ‘fake’, but Daniels reassured people it wasn’t the case. And, well, looking at the shrooms from another angle that … [Read more...] about This Fungus is Known As ‘Dead Man’s Fingers,’ And It Is Quite Disturbing
WATCH: Man swims in lake with crocodile, netizens ask ‘Is he dead yet?’
A man swam alongside a crocodile in a lake for close to thirty minutes as he took life into his hands. Social media users were left in awe of him and praised his courage. A video has been going viral on social media that showed a man swimming in a lake while a crocodile was in close vicinity. The man in the video literally took his life in his hands while doing this … [Read more...] about WATCH: Man swims in lake with crocodile, netizens ask ‘Is he dead yet?’