Buildings are among the leading threats to bird populations in the United States, with over a billion birds dying annually due to collisions with glass. A recent study published in the Public Library of Science Journal highlights this alarming issue, revealing that about 60% of birds brought to wildlife rehabilitators or emergency rooms for treatment either die from their … [Read more...] about More than 1 billion birds die each year after crashing into buildings, study finds
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Astrologists Are Overly Confident And Terrible At Astrology, Study Finds
A recent study has revealed that astrologers, despite their confidence, are no better at astrology than random guessing. This investigation into the field of astrology highlights a significant gap between belief and empirical evidence. Astrology, with its frequent references to planets and stars, may sound scientifically plausible to some. Gallup and YouGov surveys indicate … [Read more...] about Astrologists Are Overly Confident And Terrible At Astrology, Study Finds
World Tiger Population Has Grown by 40% Since 2015, Conservation Group Finds
Published right before International Tiger Day (in the Year of the Tiger), a surprising report from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) reveals that the global tiger population has surged by 40% since 2015. This increase means there are now between 3,726 and 5,578 tigers worldwide, reflecting improvements in monitoring techniques rather than an actual … [Read more...] about World Tiger Population Has Grown by 40% Since 2015, Conservation Group Finds
Hiker finds pipe feeding China’s tallest waterfall
A controversy over a waterfall has cascaded into a social media storm in China, even prompting an explanation from the water body itself. A hiker posted a video that showed the flow of water from Yuntai Mountain Waterfall – billed as China's tallest uninterrupted waterfall – was coming from a pipe built high into the rock face. The clip has been liked more than 70,000 … [Read more...] about Hiker finds pipe feeding China’s tallest waterfall
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