Photo taken in the Chukchi Peninsula, Soviet Union, during a routine military expedition. It's unclear whether there are more white bears or people on the Chukchi Peninsula. The weather can be very harsh, and sometimes it can get so cold in the winter that the temperature drops to -40°F (40°C), starving and freezing the poor white bears and their cubs. The soldiers who … [Read more...] about Polar Bear Feeding From A Tank, 1950
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Tormented dog undergoes a complete transformation after being rescued from the streets by animal rescuers
Augustus, the street dog, had a terrible life for a long time. His skin and fur were covered in a thick crust, and he was ignored and treated like a monster by the local community. But then one day, everything changed. Animal advocates at Heart of Alabama Save Rescue Adopt saw a picture of Augustus and jumped into action. Augustus was in the worst condition of any dog … [Read more...] about Tormented dog undergoes a complete transformation after being rescued from the streets by animal rescuers
3 year old disappears from family home – A dog is hunched over her in the woods 15 hours later
It's simple to stand back and chastise parents who let their kids get lost or wander off. Of course, you will understand better if you have ever had a toddler of your own. Being young comes naturally with the urge to explore, which means that your child may be standing right next to you one minute and gone into another room the next. Little ones are brimming with … [Read more...] about 3 year old disappears from family home – A dog is hunched over her in the woods 15 hours later
African Man’s Tale From Mozambique. Yasuke Was The First Black Samurai In Japanese History
The transatlantic slave trade that Europeans engaged in during the 16th century is said to have given Japan its first black man, who went on to become the first black Samurai in the nation and go down in history. Yasuke, as he was known, is thought to have been born in Mozambique in or around 1555. He served as a slave for Italian Jesuit Alessandro Valignano. In 1579, … [Read more...] about African Man’s Tale From Mozambique. Yasuke Was The First Black Samurai In Japanese History
Why Woodpeckers Don’t Get Headaches From Hammering
The feeding strategy of woodpeckers requires two specialized adaptations, one of which is known to all bird enthusiasts and the other of which is only known to a small number of them. When constructing a nest cavity or searching for tasty beetle grubs, the first skill is the ability to hammer into wood and discard the chips. The head of the woodpecker strikes the ground with … [Read more...] about Why Woodpeckers Don’t Get Headaches From Hammering