The asteroid responsible for the mass extinction event that ended the reign of the dinosaurs 66 million years ago did not originate from the more familiar inner regions of our solar system. Instead, new research reveals that this catastrophic asteroid came from the distant reaches of the solar system. According to a study published Thursday in Science, researchers from … [Read more...] about Asteroid That Killed the Dinosaurs Was Water-Rich and Traveled Far Before Slamming Into Earth
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Mountain lion that killed man and injured his brother is euthanized in California
A serene day of antler shed hunting turned into a nightmare for two brothers in the remote wilderness of Northern California. A sudden encounter with a mountain lion unleashed a flurry of terror, resulting in one fatality and leaving the other gravely injured. The incident, which occurred in Georgetown, California, has sent shockwaves through the community, highlighting the … [Read more...] about Mountain lion that killed man and injured his brother is euthanized in California
Gorillas Seen Dismantling Poachers’ Traps in the Wild After One of Them is Killed
In a remarkable display of intelligence and cooperation, two young mountain gorillas in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park were witnessed dismantling poachers' traps just days after one of their own fell victim to the lethal snares in 2012. Veronica Vecellio, from the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund’s Karisoke Research Centre, described the event as unprecedented, highlighting the … [Read more...] about Gorillas Seen Dismantling Poachers’ Traps in the Wild After One of Them is Killed
Pensioner killed by a flying cow that was hit by a train and flung 100ft while urinating on tracks
In a bizarre and tragic incident, an 82-year-old pensioner lost his life while relieving himself on train tracks in Alwar, Rajasthan, India. Shivdayal Sharma, a retired electrician from the Indian Railways, was struck by a flying cow that had been hit by an express train. The impact launched the unfortunate bovine 100ft into the air, with parts of it tragically landing on … [Read more...] about Pensioner killed by a flying cow that was hit by a train and flung 100ft while urinating on tracks
Father of two struck and killed by teenage driver moments after ushering baby ducks safely across the street
A father of two was killed last week moments after he safely guided a brood of ducklings across a California street, according to several witnesses. The incident happened May 18 around 8 p.m. when a man identified as Casey Rivara, 41, stopped his vehicle at the intersection of Park Drive and Standford Ranch Boulevard in Rocklin to help several ducklings cross the … [Read more...] about Father of two struck and killed by teenage driver moments after ushering baby ducks safely across the street