A sex-crazed tortoise that fathered hundreds of children and was acclaimed for "saving its species from extinction" was retired only a few years ago after siring over 800 children. Yes, it was a difficult task, but somebody had to do it. The tortoise in this case was a valiant soldier named Diego. Diego the Galápagos tortoise was retired from his duties at the … [Read more...] about Sex-crazed gigantic turtle saves his entire species from extinction by fathering over 800 kids
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Officer Says Final Goodbye To K9 Dog Who Spent His Entire Life Fighting Crime
Dogs are man’s best friend, and I am sure that every person who has ever owned one of these very special creatures would easily agree with this saying. The thing is that dogs have become an inseparable part of our lives, and they are not only pets, but also valuable members of the community because many of them are part of the police and serve as service dogs who help the … [Read more...] about Officer Says Final Goodbye To K9 Dog Who Spent His Entire Life Fighting Crime
These Two Islands Are Only Three Miles Apart But Are Separated By Nearly An Entire Day In Time Zones
There are two islands that are separated by only a short cold stretch of water but set apart nearly an entire day thanks to time zones. You might wonder exactly how it is possible, but if you ever wanted to become a real time-traveller, you need only head up to the remote islands of Big and Little Diomede. Bring your big coat with you though, because they’re located at … [Read more...] about These Two Islands Are Only Three Miles Apart But Are Separated By Nearly An Entire Day In Time Zones
Scientists in Fairbanks Were Astounded to Discover an Entire 40,000-Year-Old Steppe Bison
Pam Groves pinched her nose as she brushed chilly mud from the bones of an extinct bison, a rotten-egg odor billowing from gristle that clung to the animal's bones. She raised her head to examine the horizon, cautious of bears who could be drawn to the meat of a creature that died 40,000 years ago. Groves and Dan Mann, both researchers at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, … [Read more...] about Scientists in Fairbanks Were Astounded to Discover an Entire 40,000-Year-Old Steppe Bison
The Giant Goliath Penguin Hoax That Tricked Florida For 10 Entire Years
For about a decade, people believed that a 15-foot penguin was living on Clearwater Beach. In 1948, the sands of Clearwater Beach, Florida, developed what seemed to be enormous three-toed animal tracks. The prints, which were around 35 cm (14 inches) long and 28 cm (11 inches) wide, appeared to emerge from the sea and move 1.2–1.8 m (4-6 foot) strides up the beach for a few … [Read more...] about The Giant Goliath Penguin Hoax That Tricked Florida For 10 Entire Years