Trained African Giant Pouched Rats have become an unlikely hero in the fight against landmines and tuberculosis, and most recently, in the effort to combat illegal wildlife trade. The rats, which are native to sub-Saharan Africa, have an exceptional sense of smell and have been trained by researchers to detect the scent of TNT, a chemical commonly used in landmines and … [Read more...] about How Trained African Giant Pouched Rats Are Helping Detect Landmines, Tuberculosis, and Poached Wildlife
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‘Assistant Dog’ Helping Patient to Destress at Vet’s Clinic is Going Viral
Having a dull Sunday? Here's some canine therapy for you. While the Internet is usually a murky place, it sometimes throws up the most adorable content. And the latest image to go viral is that of a 'doggo assistant'at a veterinary's, seemingly helping out a fellow patient. The image which was posted on Reddit by a subredditor called 'Eyebleach' has over 70,000 upvotes … [Read more...] about ‘Assistant Dog’ Helping Patient to Destress at Vet’s Clinic is Going Viral
The United Kingdom Zoo Welcomes ‘Teenie’ Dik-Dik Antelope Baby: ‘Another Helping of Cuteness’
Folly Farm Adventure Park & Zoo You may need to squint to see the newest addition to Folly Farm Adventure Park & Zoo. The Welsh zoo announced on Facebook on November 1 that their Kirk's dik-dik Lady Coconut had given birth to a female foal. According to the African Wildlife Foundation, the Kirk's dik-dik, which is native to six African countries, is one of the … [Read more...] about The United Kingdom Zoo Welcomes ‘Teenie’ Dik-Dik Antelope Baby: ‘Another Helping of Cuteness’
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
Kind Divers Spend Hours Helping an Octopus Trade a Plastic Cup for a Protective Shell
It's no secret that the ocean is becoming increasingly polluted by plastic trash. While humans are to fault, water animals must bear the brunt of the repercussions. A little coconut octopus (also known as a veined octopus) roaming in the seas of Lembeh, Indonesia, was seen finding cover inside a throwaway plastic cup in a recent film shot by diver Pall Sigurdsson. The … [Read more...] about Kind Divers Spend Hours Helping an Octopus Trade a Plastic Cup for a Protective Shell