After decades of absurd dispute, the two countries have agreed to share Hans Island, a little uninhabited island off the coast of Norway. The world's kindest (or passive-aggressive) conflict has come to an end. After 50 years of claiming sovereignty over Hans Island, which is located in the Arctic Circle and measures only 1.3 square kilometers (0.5 square miles), Denmark … [Read more...] about The 50-Year “Whisky War” Comes To An End With The Establishment Of The First Land Border Between Canada And Europe
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The First Animal to Ever Ask an Existential Question Is This African Gray Parrot
Alex the African gray parrot, have you heard of him? Dr. Irene Pepperberg's collaborator and test subject for 30 years during her research into animal psychology, notably that of birds, was this groundbreaking bird. Birds were not thought to be clever animals before she began her research with Alex (on account of their walnut-sized brains). In reality, the term "bird brain" was … [Read more...] about The First Animal to Ever Ask an Existential Question Is This African Gray Parrot
The Dog Who Waited 279 Days For A Home Is Overjoyed For His First Family Photo
“I think he picked up on the fact that something was different about that day" ❤️️ Malcolm was a stray when he arrived at the Michigan Animal Rescue League (MARL), and no one knew much about him. Malcolm, on the other hand, proved to be a quick study, and it didn't take long for everyone to realize what a fantastic dog he is. "Malcolm is quite a character," a MARL … [Read more...] about The Dog Who Waited 279 Days For A Home Is Overjoyed For His First Family Photo
The First Time a Shelter Dog Meets Her New Father, She Can’t Stop Hugging Him
"It was an instant connection” ❤️ Maggie's life had been filled with heartbreak until she met her forever family. She can't stop hugging them now. Mary McCraw and her husband, Mark, had recently lost their rescue dog, Mischka, to cancer. They weren't sure they wanted to fill that void right away, but then they met Maggie. McCraw told The Dodo, "She melted my … [Read more...] about The First Time a Shelter Dog Meets Her New Father, She Can’t Stop Hugging Him
San Diego Zoo Celebrates the Birth of the Western Hemisphere’s First Male Golden Takin Calf
The birth of a healthy male golden takin this spring marked another milestone in the San Diego Zoo's animal conservation efforts. This newborn calf is the first male of a species of ruminant sheep-like animals native to the Himalayas to be born in the Western Hemisphere. "The little tot has a name!" "Meet Jin Tong (pronounced jean tone), a rare golden takin calf and the … [Read more...] about San Diego Zoo Celebrates the Birth of the Western Hemisphere’s First Male Golden Takin Calf