In 2014, conservationist Paul Rosolie embarked on a controversial mission: to be eaten alive by a massive green anaconda. The goal? To spotlight the urgent threats facing the Amazon rainforest. As a seasoned explorer and advocate for nature, Rosolie had spent years studying the Amazon’s intricate ecosystem. Alarmed by the rapid destruction of habitats, he sought an … [Read more...] about Man Documents His Attempt to Be Eaten Alive by a Snake
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She Was Left In A Locked Dog Park Alone. Then Someone Heard Her Cries
“She jumped right into my mom’s car …” On a freezing winter night in Parkville, Missouri, Emily Orr was driving home from her mom’s house when a distant cry stopped her in her tracks. The streets were foggy and desolate — no place for anyone to be out, especially not a dog. But what Emily heard was unmistakable: a dog crying for help from a closed, locked dog … [Read more...] about She Was Left In A Locked Dog Park Alone. Then Someone Heard Her Cries
“Looks Can Be Deceiving”: Old Video Of Ball Python That Resembles A Banana Stuns Internet
This unique snake species is called Banana Ball Python, because of the yellow and brown markings that make it look like a ripe banana. Snakes are one of the deadliest and scariest reptiles existing on earth. However, their unique and amazing abilities often make them fascinating creatures. They are also masters of disguise, and some have special ability to confuse predators … [Read more...] about “Looks Can Be Deceiving”: Old Video Of Ball Python That Resembles A Banana Stuns Internet
Signalman Jack: The Baboon Who Earned His Place on the South African Railways
Between 1881 and 1890, a baboon named Jack officially worked for the South African Railways as a traffic signalman. He earned 20 cents a day and half a beer a week—and in nearly a decade of service, Jack never made a single mistake. Jack wasn’t just any baboon. He was a Chacma baboon who became the dedicated assistant of James “Jumper” Wide, a railroad signalman who had lost … [Read more...] about Signalman Jack: The Baboon Who Earned His Place on the South African Railways
These eager beavers saved the Czech government $1.2 million
When the Czech Republic hit a bureaucratic brick wall over a stalled dam project, a surprising crew of workers stepped in—eight eager beavers. Their unpaid labor not only completed a job that had been on hold for seven years but also saved the government an eye-popping $1.2 million. Officials in the Brdy region had secured more than a million dollars to build a new dam to … [Read more...] about These eager beavers saved the Czech government $1.2 million