The African Golden Cat is a very solitary animal, and little is known about its behavior. It lives in the rainforests of central and western Africa, preferring dense forest with thick undergrowth where it can remain hidden. It also prefers to live near rivers. It is a small wild cat that is about twice the size of a domesticated cat and weighs an average of 28lbs. Although … [Read more...] about The First Videotape of The Little-Known African Golden Cat was Made Public
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Wolves are Reproducing in Austria For the First Time in Over 100 Years
Wolves were thought to be extinct in Austria for over a century. The World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) has now released photographs of wolves alive and well with their cubs in Lower Austria's Waldviertel region. Camera traps set up around the 15,000 hectare (37,000 acre) Allentsteig military camp captured images of four wolves, including two cubs. The Austrian army's efforts … [Read more...] about Wolves are Reproducing in Austria For the First Time in Over 100 Years
‘Zoe’ Is Named the World’s First Heat Wave
The world's first designated heat wave reached Seville, Spain, this week, pushing temperatures beyond 110 degrees Fahrenheit and earning the city's new heat wave rating system's most severe rung. For the previous few days, heat wave "Zoe" has delivered blistering temperatures to the southern half of the country, notably the area of Andalusia where Seville is located. Even in … [Read more...] about ‘Zoe’ Is Named the World’s First Heat Wave
The Sato’s Beaked Whale Was Spotted for the First Time Ever Near Japan
Live cetacean sightings went from zero to 14, making Berardius minimus the London bus of the whale world. When the Sato's beaked whale (Berardius minimus) first appeared on the scene in 2019, whispers of a rare and elusive whale were finally matched by evidence of a new species. However, as no one had ever successfully identified a living Sato's beaked whale before, the … [Read more...] about The Sato’s Beaked Whale Was Spotted for the First Time Ever Near Japan
Finally, JWST’s First Full Color Image Is Here—But This Is Just The Start
Well, this just shows that Hubble’s successor is going to more than fulfill its potential. The first full-color scientific image from the JWST, the largest and most potent observatory ever launched into space, was unveiled today by President Joe Biden. The first image of the galaxy cluster SMACS 0723 has been released, and we are in awe. Last week NASA teased the five … [Read more...] about Finally, JWST’s First Full Color Image Is Here—But This Is Just The Start