8,000 old toad and frog bones discovered in a ditch during an excavation along the route of a new road near Cambridge, UK, have scientists confused. Between 2016 and 2018, the bones were discovered in a 14-meter-long [6-foot] ditch during excavations. They were discovered in the Middle and Late Iron Ages by an Iron Age roundhouse. The scientists had to dig through a meter of … [Read more...] about A Prehistoric Frog Tragedy Could Have Caused An Ancient Amphibian “Death Ditch”
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For Decades, Cartographers Have Been Secretly Hiding Illustrations Inside Switzerland’s Maps
Cartographers have little room for creativity because maps are expected to be accurate representations of locations. However, mapmakers working for the Swiss Federal Office of Topography have subtly defied their role for several decades by secretly inserting hidden illustrations into official Swiss maps. It's hard to believe these drawings went unnoticed for so long, from … [Read more...] about For Decades, Cartographers Have Been Secretly Hiding Illustrations Inside Switzerland’s Maps
Clever Cat Tricks Dog Into Crate So He Can Have Some Alone Time
"This happens at least once a day." Milo, a 5-year-old tabby, has been Erika Longo's only pet since he wandered into her apartment as a stray. But everything changed a year ago when his mother brought home a golden retriever puppy named Beckham. The rescue cat is spoiled by his mother and always gets his way. Longo told The Dodo, "He has a very big personality." "In life, … [Read more...] about Clever Cat Tricks Dog Into Crate So He Can Have Some Alone Time
Glowing Fish That Were Genetically Modified Have Escaped Into Brazilian Wild Creeks
People who were concerned that transgenic living forms might escape containment and prove the end of nature may feel vindicated by the finding of glow-in-the-dark fish in Brazilian wild waterways. However, zebrafish genetically modified for luminescence appear to be less harmful than many other invasive species, and may perhaps be no worse than normal zebrafish. Even the … [Read more...] about Glowing Fish That Were Genetically Modified Have Escaped Into Brazilian Wild Creeks
Two New Species of Sinister Bird-Catching Trees Have Been Discovered in The Caribbean
The Caribbean's gorgeous islands might appear to be an utopia not just for humans looking to relax on the beach, but also for numerous birds looking for predator-free breeding grounds. Some of these islands, however, conceal a terrible secret: they are home to a kind of tree infamous for trapping and killing young birds, the remains of which are then used to feed the trees … [Read more...] about Two New Species of Sinister Bird-Catching Trees Have Been Discovered in The Caribbean