If you consider yourself a country guy or gal, or even just like taking walks away from the hustle and bustle of busy cities, you’ll have seen a barn star or two in your day. They’re often sighted above the door at the top of a barn, either painted on or wrought in metal, and make for neat decorations that have their roots steeped in historical significance. But what is … [Read more...] about If you see a house or barn with a star on it, this is what it means
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Outdoor house cats have a wider-ranging diet than any other predator on Earth
Globally, house cats have been observed eating over 2,000 different species, 16% of which are endangered. Free-ranging cats (Felis catus) are globally distributed invasive carnivores that markedly impact biodiversity. A new study developed a comprehensive global assessment of species consumed by cats. The research identified 2,084 species eaten by cats, of which 347 … [Read more...] about Outdoor house cats have a wider-ranging diet than any other predator on Earth
Was This House Really Saved From a Massive Wildfire Because the Owner Left the Sprinklers On?
Wildfires are terrifying events, and during these emergencies, social media can be flooded with stories and images, some more accurate than others. A now-famous photo circulated in 2017 depicted a house with a lush green lawn in the midst of a charred landscape, supposedly saved by the homeowner’s running sprinklers. But the photo doesn’t tell the whole story. The photo … [Read more...] about Was This House Really Saved From a Massive Wildfire Because the Owner Left the Sprinklers On?
Six puppies were hiding in freezing crawl space under abandoned house — rescuers crawl for 4 hours to save them
A group of puppies was found nearly frozen to death underneath an abandoned house — but thankfully rescuers were there to save the day. Last month, the Protective Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) received a call from a good samaritan that there were puppies in the crawl space beneath an abandoned house in Missouri. The little dogs’ lives were in serious danger: it was one … [Read more...] about Six puppies were hiding in freezing crawl space under abandoned house — rescuers crawl for 4 hours to save them
Concerned driver spots abandoned dog house in ditch – peers in and sees horrifying sight
In mid-February, a driver was on the road in California, USA when he suddenly spotted something unusual. A strange, pink-colored object was laying in a ditch on the roadside, writes The Dodo. He decided to stop his car to investigate further. But when he approached the object, he was completely stunned. There, right on the side of the road amidst California’s … [Read more...] about Concerned driver spots abandoned dog house in ditch – peers in and sees horrifying sight