The meteorite that thousands of people witnessed fall over Winchcombe, Gloucestershire in 2021 contains organic compounds that may help explain the origins of life and may represent a new meteorite class. The discovery of amino acids - organic compounds essential for life on Earth - confirmed the significance of the UK's first meteorite in 30 years, collected after being … [Read more...] about A Meteorite That Fell To Earth In The United Kingdom Contains The Building Blocks For Life
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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’
Contemplative Sculptures Capture the Essence of Animal Kingdom Creatures
Nichola Theakston's art transforms all aspects of the animal realm into intelligent bronze sculptures, from lazing cats to racing hares. The artist from the United Kingdom is motivated by the "physical, emotional, and'spiritual' links" that exist between humans and animals, and translates each species into a textured figurine that reflects its soul. Each painting depicts an … [Read more...] about Contemplative Sculptures Capture the Essence of Animal Kingdom Creatures
A Gigantic Tortoise Escape Causes a Two-Hour Train Delay in The United Kingdom
A gigantic tortoise caused a two-hour train delay that left passengers traveling from Norwich to Stanstead Airport perplexed and irate. Clyde, a gigantic tortoise, had vanished on Sunday from the Swallow Aquatics Center in East Harling. He appeared to have been hurt after being struck by a train when he was discovered on the railroad tracks. The train was stopped owing … [Read more...] about A Gigantic Tortoise Escape Causes a Two-Hour Train Delay in The United Kingdom
In the United Kingdom, Octopuses, Squid, and Lobsters Are Recognized As Sentient Beings
Welcome to the club of sentient beings, lobsters, octopuses, and squid (at least in the UK). In its Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill, the UK government has formally included decapod crustaceans (crabs, lobsters, and crayfish) and cephalopod mollusks (octopuses, squid, and cuttlefish). This implies they are now considered "sentient entities" in the United Kingdom. The … [Read more...] about In the United Kingdom, Octopuses, Squid, and Lobsters Are Recognized As Sentient Beings