Definitely mind your head when walking by one of these! Ever wondered how big a pine cone can grow? Well, ponder no further. The Coulter pine (Pinus coulteri), an evergreen conifer native to the coastal mountains of southern California and northern Baja California, is known for producing the heaviest and largest cones of any pine species, which can weigh up to 5 kg … [Read more...] about The Widowmaker Pine Cone Is the World’s Largest: It’s So Big It Can Actually Kill You
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Male whale tries to kill mama whale & her calf – then an unexpected group of heroes appears
In moments when our world seems bleak and inhospitable, the animal kingdom often offers us inspiring displays of compassion and intelligence. As I’ve mentioned before, and will continue to reiterate, we humans have much to glean from the wisdom of animals. Take dolphins, for example, such incredibly smart and remarkable creatures! Did you know that their heart rate … [Read more...] about Male whale tries to kill mama whale & her calf – then an unexpected group of heroes appears
A Japanese man blew up his house trying kill a single cockroach
It's safe to say that having insects running around your home is far from ideal, but one man learned the hard way that insecticide may not always be the way to get rid of them. Of course, we all know the nice thing to do is to let the bug you do find free into the outside world, though many people do decide to try and kill the critter. Perhaps this latest story is a … [Read more...] about A Japanese man blew up his house trying kill a single cockroach
Venomous snakebites kill thousands every year. A California doctor may have a solution
In the serene orchards of Marin County, California, John Heenan experienced a brush with terror that would change the trajectory of snakebite treatment. A routine summer morning in 2017 turned harrowing when Heenan, a 74-year-old horticulturist, inadvertently stepped on a rattlesnake. A swift strike, a searing pain, and Heenan found himself grappling with the venomous … [Read more...] about Venomous snakebites kill thousands every year. A California doctor may have a solution
Baby elephant cries for 5 hours after being separated from the mom who tried to kill him
The beauty of the animal kingdom can take our breath away but there is a cruel side to it that many of us find hard to understand. In the case of elephants, we have seen so many examples where mom elephants risk their lives to protect their young. Elephants have the highest gestation period growing in their mother’s womb for 22 months before they are ready to see the … [Read more...] about Baby elephant cries for 5 hours after being separated from the mom who tried to kill him