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
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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
Do you remember these? Many finds mysterious tools in his grandparents’ home
A young man was recently going through his grandparents’ old things after they passed and showed an interesting find to a friend of his. The two could not tell what these metal objects could possibly be until the found some information online. The metal sticks are actually nutcrackers! Likely from the 1940’s or 1950’s, this type of nutcracker would be used to dig the … [Read more...] about Do you remember these? Many finds mysterious tools in his grandparents’ home
Cold-blooded killer: Study finds climate change is driving deadly cold waves, harming wildlife
Bull sharks (Carcharhinus leucas) are large, voracious predators. Measuring anywhere from 7 to 11 feet from tail to snout, with dark gray skin and a white underbelly, bull sharks eat everything from fishes and dolphins to other sharks and even the occasional human. It is for that last reason that it takes a lot of gumption to attach electronic tags to wild bull sharks — yet … [Read more...] about Cold-blooded killer: Study finds climate change is driving deadly cold waves, harming wildlife