For the last five years, killer whales have been ramming – and in some cases sinking – expensive yachts, fishing boats, and motorboats in the crystalline waters off the coast of Spain, Portugal, France, and Morocco. The reason for this behavior had been a mystery – until recently. A multinational group of orca experts, sponsored by the governments of Spain and Portugal, met … [Read more...] about Killer whales keep ramming and sinking boats. Scientists now may know why, report says
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A San Francisco Billionaire Wants to Keep People Off the Beach Near His Home. A Judge Just Said No.
For 15 years, a San Francisco billionaire has been embroiled in a contentious legal dispute aimed at restricting public access to a beach adjacent to his property. However, despite his efforts, a recent ruling by a California state judge has dealt yet another blow to his campaign. The venture capitalist Vinod Khosla's attempt to limit access to Martins Beach, a beloved … [Read more...] about A San Francisco Billionaire Wants to Keep People Off the Beach Near His Home. A Judge Just Said No.
Woman brings her horses inside house to keep them safe from freezing weather
In recent days an Arctic blast has swept through the US, causing record-low temperatures in many parts of the country. It’s no time to be going outside, and it certainly isn’t time to leave your pets out either. Even outdoor pets are in serious danger during weather extremes like this. And as temperatures dipped below zero, one woman took an unusual step to ensure her … [Read more...] about Woman brings her horses inside house to keep them safe from freezing weather
Rescued beaver builds a dam in hallway to keep her new roommate out
All animals have certain instincts and behavior that can’t be unlearned — even if you take an animal out of the wild, they’ll still want to behave the same. Like one rescue beaver, who decided to build a dam in the middle of her wildlife rescue for a hilarious reason: to keep her new roommate out. Nibi arrived at Newhouse Wildlife Rescue, in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, … [Read more...] about Rescued beaver builds a dam in hallway to keep her new roommate out
The Enchanting World of Mirages, the Optical Illusions That Keep Us Guessing
Mirages are like nature’s way of trolling us. Just when we thought we’ve seen it all, nature decides to mess with our minds by showing us something that’s not actually there. Or not the way we see it. But mirages are no hallucination. They are a real optical phenomenon that can be captured on camera, since light rays are actually refracted to form the false image at the … [Read more...] about The Enchanting World of Mirages, the Optical Illusions That Keep Us Guessing