No, it’s not a circus trick. This is how Sauteur d’Alfort rabbits actually get around. A rabbit doing a handstand and walking around like that? Indeed, a rare domesticated breed known as Sauteur d’Alfort rabbits have ditched hopping in favor of this rather bizarre method of moving about. They walk along on their front paws in this position seemingly without much … [Read more...] about This Breed of Bunny Walks on Its Front Legs and We Finally Know Why
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Obie, abandoned dog who was found tied up to tree, finally adopted after 60 days
Last month we reported on the story of Obie, a sweet dog who was found abandoned and tied up to a tree before being taken in by the Tyler Regional Animal Care Shelter. In the weeks since Obie’s story made headlines, he’s been patiently waiting for the right home — and now, there’s been an inspiring update to the story. On April 22, Obie was discovered in the Frank … [Read more...] about Obie, abandoned dog who was found tied up to tree, finally adopted after 60 days
Finally, an answer to a mystery surrounding these 1,000-year-old trees
For millions of years, mighty baobabs have been standing sentry on three different landmasses, posing an existential question: Who came first? The giant trees, swollen of trunk and stubby of canopy, are unmistakable. Baobabs can live for more than 1,000 years, acting as the keystone species in dry forest environments in Madagascar, a swathe of continental Africa, and … [Read more...] about Finally, an answer to a mystery surrounding these 1,000-year-old trees
Chernobyl’s “Wild Boar Paradox” Has Finally Been Cracked
Wild boar meat from Chernobyl is still surprisingly radioactive, but the contamination of deer has decreased as expected. This phenomenon, known as Chernobyl's "Wild Boar Paradox," has puzzled scientists for years. While the radioactivity of deer in the region has predictably decreased over the decades, the wild boar remained surprisingly radioactive. It turns out that these … [Read more...] about Chernobyl’s “Wild Boar Paradox” Has Finally Been Cracked
Update: Major, shelter dog who “cried endlessly” after 260 days of rejection, finally finds a home
The story of Major, an Indiana shelter dog who lost hope after 260 days in the shelter and “cried endlessly,” touched the hearts of many people. But now, there’s been an inspiring update to the story… ❤️ Major’s story Major, a 4-year-old terrier/pitbull mix, was in the care of the Humane Society of Hamilton County since being found as a stray last … [Read more...] about Update: Major, shelter dog who “cried endlessly” after 260 days of rejection, finally finds a home