Due to the climatic issue, the yellow-billed hornbill, a close cousin of the bird that inspired Zazu from The Lion King, is facing local extinction. Between 2008 and 2019, the population of the southern yellow-billed hornbill (Tockus leucomelas) in its native Kalahari Desert, Southern Africa, steadily declined, according to a new study published in the journal Frontiers in … [Read more...] about Due to Climate Change, a Sister Species of Zazu From “The Lion King” is on The Verge Of Extinction
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While Rescuing an Injured Owl From Their Chicken Coop, a Couple Cracks Up Hilariously
If you've ever had a chicken coop, you're surely aware that they're built to keep birds in and predators out. They can, however, be an excellent spot for unwary creatures to become imprisoned, such as small birds or even cats! My family had a wooden coop with a loose netting run that allowed the hens to go outside without getting into my mother's garden when I was growing … [Read more...] about While Rescuing an Injured Owl From Their Chicken Coop, a Couple Cracks Up Hilariously
At a Guatemalan Zoo, an Elephant Pleads For Assistance in Saving an Antelope From Drowning
A zoo visitor, Maria Isabel Diaz Ruiz de Llarena, recorded a video of an elephant crying for aid after seeing an antelope drowning at a Guatemalan zoo. When people think about feelings like empathy and the desire to help others, they frequently think of humans. However, a video of an elephant displaying comparable sentiments has appeared on the internet. A zoo visitor, Maria … [Read more...] about At a Guatemalan Zoo, an Elephant Pleads For Assistance in Saving an Antelope From Drowning
Cameras capture a small intruder helping himself to booze from a store
"He had gone through a couple of bottles of vodka ..." Earlier this month, an employee at the Australian liquor store BWS noticed something was wrong. The establishment appeared to have been plundered overnight, with shelving displaced and broken bottles strewn over the floor. There had been a break-in. But he was no ordinary crook. The improbable suspect was … [Read more...] about Cameras capture a small intruder helping himself to booze from a store
The Cutest Reaction To Getting Her Own Pool Is From A Rescue Pig
“She absolutely loves it.” Billie, the rescue pig, had never been in a pool before, much less owned one. When she arrived at Arthur's Acres Animal Sanctuary, however, that changed. The water-loving pig can't get enough of it now. Todd Friedman, Billie's father, told The Dodo, "She totally loves it." "She spends her days lounging by the pool, eating, or … [Read more...] about The Cutest Reaction To Getting Her Own Pool Is From A Rescue Pig