Some moments in life can truly touch your soul and stay with you for a long time. This might be one of them. ‘Mama’ is a 59-year-old chimp — but she’s not just any other chimpanzee. She’s also the oldest matriarch in the world-famous chimpanzee colony at the Royal Burgers Zoo in Arnhem, Netherlands. In her old age, Mama had recently become seriously ill and was … [Read more...] about 59-year-old chimp is sick and refuses to eat: Look now when she makes eye contact with the friend who raised her
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Jogger finds mysterious “baby” in the woods – look at her transformation 36 days later
A jogger was was out on his usual route when he saw something unusual on the sidewalk. At first he didn’t understand what it was, but it turned out to be a tiny baby bird that had probably fallen out of her nest. She had zero chance of surviving, and although the jogger wanted to put her back in her nest, he couldn’t find it anywhere. Fortunately, though, the jogger’s … [Read more...] about Jogger finds mysterious “baby” in the woods – look at her transformation 36 days later
Dog’s so matted that no one knew what sort of dog he was – just look at him today after transformation
Poor pup Sang Su was found on the streets of Chicago, USA, by an animal rescue organization named Trio Animal Foundation. The stray immediately caught their attention for one reason alone: It was impossible to discern what breed he was. Put plainly, the dog was hiding within his own fur. We’ll never know what sort of life he lived on the streets, but it hardly seems like it … [Read more...] about Dog’s so matted that no one knew what sort of dog he was – just look at him today after transformation
Young black bear with no fur found in dumpster – just look at her transformation 1 year later
If I ask you to picture a bear in your mind’s eye, you’ll probably conjure a majestic beast covered in fur that dwarves most other carnivores on the planet. Well, meet Eve. When she was first found, her rescuers didn’t even know she was a bear for sure. Hairless, pink, riddled with scabs and stripped of her dignity, it was difficult to discern that Eve was actually … [Read more...] about Young black bear with no fur found in dumpster – just look at her transformation 1 year later
Smiling Faces of Survival: A Microscopic Look at the Leaf Structure of Xerophytic Grass
The amazing adaptability of plants to their environment is truly awe-inspiring, and nowhere is this more evident than in the leaf structure of xerophytic grasses like Ammophila arenaria, commonly known as marram grass. This hardy grass is a familiar sight on the sandy beaches and dunes of the UK coastline, where it plays a vital role in stabilising the shifting sands and … [Read more...] about Smiling Faces of Survival: A Microscopic Look at the Leaf Structure of Xerophytic Grass