Deep in Australia's Mary River lives one of the world's most unusual reptiles—a turtle with a remarkable survival ability that has fascinated scientists for decades. Known as the Mary River turtle, this endangered species can absorb oxygen through its cloaca, allowing it to remain underwater for extended periods without surfacing for air. The cloaca is a single opening used … [Read more...] about This Rare Turtle Can Breathe Through Its Rear — And Scientists Say It’s One of Earth’s Most Extraordinary Reptiles
ENDANGERED ANIMALS
Outrage Erupts After Elephant Painted Bright Pink for Photo Shoot Dies Months Later
A Russian photographer is facing intense backlash after an elephant she painted bright pink for a controversial photo shoot in India died several months later, reigniting debate over the use of animals in commercial photography. Photographer Julia Buruleva, 47, became the focus of widespread criticism after images from the project resurfaced following the death of the … [Read more...] about Outrage Erupts After Elephant Painted Bright Pink for Photo Shoot Dies Months Later
Tourist allegedly abused for throwing rocks at beloved seal receives vile surprise in the mail
A man accused of throwing a rock near an endangered Hawaiian monk seal has said he never intended to harm the animal, as public backlash over the incident continues to intensify. The case gained widespread attention after video footage showed Igor Lytvynchuk throwing a rock in the direction of a Hawaiian monk seal resting along the shoreline. The animal was later identified … [Read more...] about Tourist allegedly abused for throwing rocks at beloved seal receives vile surprise in the mail
Man who threw rock at endangered seal in Maui says he was ‘protecting turtles’
A tourist accused of throwing a rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal on the island of Maui now says he believed he was protecting nearby sea turtles. According to court filings and statements from his attorney, 38-year-old Igor Lytvynchuk of Washington did not intend to injure the animal during the incident, which was captured on video and quickly spread across social … [Read more...] about Man who threw rock at endangered seal in Maui says he was ‘protecting turtles’
Tourists think these animals are sheep, but have on idea how wrong they are
It happened on a hillside on Wrangel Island in the North Arctic Ocean off of northeastern Siberia. ©GTsidulko Polar Bear on Ice from bow of the Spirit of EnderbyPosted by Heritage Expeditions on Monday, July 31, 2017 From the ship, the tourists thought they saw sheep moving along the hillside. But when they looked closer, they realized they were looking … [Read more...] about Tourists think these animals are sheep, but have on idea how wrong they are