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
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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 … [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
The Devastating Impact of Typhoon Jebi on Japan: A Look Back at the 2018 Disaster
On September 4, 2018, Japan was hit by the strongest typhoon to make landfall in a quarter of a century. Typhoon Jebi brought strong winds, heavy rain, and powerful storm surges that caused widespread flooding and damage to buildings and infrastructure. One of the most impressive images to emerge from the storm was taken in the fishing harbor of Aki, Kochi prefecture. The … [Read more...] about The Devastating Impact of Typhoon Jebi on Japan: A Look Back at the 2018 Disaster