South America’s second longest river, the Paraná, which has a length of 4,880 kilometers, flows through three countries: Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina. 4,880 kilometers is no short distance – it gives plenty of opportunities for discovering amazing things. In the case of the Paraná, one of the most exciting discoveries was made at its delta: an island 120 meters in diameter, … [Read more...] about This Circular Island in Argentina Not Only Floats, But Also Rotates Constantly
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Kea Birds Are The Only Mountain Parrots In The World And They’re Facing Extinction
All you bird fanatics out there will be interested to learn that New Zealand is home one to one of the cheekiest, smartest, and most playful alpine parrots in the entire world. Well, to be fair, they're the only alpine parrots in the entire world, but that just makes them even more special. This is the kea, which New Zealanders have lovingly also dubbed the … [Read more...] about Kea Birds Are The Only Mountain Parrots In The World And They’re Facing Extinction
Foster Dog Saves His Mother’s Life Only a Few Days After Meeting Her
“It was almost like he was trying to say, ‘Something’s wrong, let me in now.'” It was Brownie's first time ever being in a household when he spent two weeks in foster care with the Analores. He was first frightened, Molly Analore told us. He was at a loss for what to do. Brownie had a second shot at a Colorado shelter after four adoptions there had failed. But in order … [Read more...] about Foster Dog Saves His Mother’s Life Only a Few Days After Meeting Her
Woman Drives a Dog 1,300 Miles Home Only to Discover Her Owner No Longer Wants Her
"I love her more than words can say.” No one knows exactly how Blue, a pit bull mix pup, got from Florida to Michigan. In March, the dog was taken in by the Humane Society of Midland County in central Michigan. When staff members discovered she had a microchip after being found as a stray, they were thrilled. They dialed the number associated with the chip. A Florida … [Read more...] about Woman Drives a Dog 1,300 Miles Home Only to Discover Her Owner No Longer Wants Her
The Arctic Wolves Only Want To Cuddle With The Photographer
Tanja Askani in the snow with her arctic dogs Nanuk and Noran. Arctic wolves have white fur all year, allowing them to blend in with their icy environment. Their coat is long and silky, with thick, soft underfur. In the spring, this is shed, and the coat gets shorter and less thick. It has a bushy tail and long legs, giving it a lanky look. With non-retractable claws, the … [Read more...] about The Arctic Wolves Only Want To Cuddle With The Photographer