The fur of the Arctic fox is a marvel of nature, providing the best insulation of any mammal. But this incredible warmth comes with a surprising twist – its thickness actually increases by a staggering 140% during winter! The image we see here captures a fascinating moment in this seasonal adaptation: an Arctic fox shedding its winter coat. During the harsh Arctic winters, … [Read more...] about From Winter Wonder to Summer Chic: The Arctic Fox’s Remarkable Coat Transformation
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Truck driver blocks traffic to help save stray kitten from the highway
It’s always inspiring when everyday people go out of their way to help animals. Recently, one truck driver saw a cat in the middle of the highway, and did the right thing to help save its life. On May 12, Officer Stanfield of the Alachua Police Department in Florida found a kitten lying in the middle of Highway 441. According to a Facebook post from the department, many … [Read more...] about Truck driver blocks traffic to help save stray kitten from the highway
Feeding Polar Bears From a Tank, 1950
Photo was taken during a routine military expedition in Chukchi Peninsula, Soviet Union. It isn’t sure if the Chukchi Peninsula has more people or white bears. The climate is very severe and sometimes weather can be so fierce in winter that the temperature falls 40 C degrees below zero (-40 Fahrenheit) so that poor white bears and their cubs start starving and … [Read more...] about Feeding Polar Bears From a Tank, 1950
Iceberg Bigger Than Las Vegas Breaks Off From Antarctic Ice Shelf
As breakups go, this is a pretty big one. We’re here to bring you some quite literally breaking news – an iceberg that’s bigger than the city of Las Vegas has broken off the Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica. This 380 square-kilometer (147 square-mile) chunk of ice parted ways with the shelf on the morning of May 20, after a crack that first appeared a few weeks ago gradually … [Read more...] about Iceberg Bigger Than Las Vegas Breaks Off From Antarctic Ice Shelf
It’s so hot in Mexico that howler monkeys are falling dead from the trees
In the Gulf Coast state of Tabasco, at least 138 howler monkeys, renowned for their powerful vocalizations, have been found dead since May 16, as reported by the Biodiversity Conservation of The Usumacinta group. Residents have managed to rescue some of these primates, including five that were urgently taken to a veterinarian who fought to save their lives. "They arrived in … [Read more...] about It’s so hot in Mexico that howler monkeys are falling dead from the trees