Globally, house cats have been observed eating over 2,000 different species, 16% of which are endangered. Free-ranging cats (Felis catus) are globally distributed invasive carnivores that markedly impact biodiversity. A new study developed a comprehensive global assessment of species consumed by cats. The research identified 2,084 species eaten by cats, of which 347 … [Read more...] about Outdoor house cats have a wider-ranging diet than any other predator on Earth
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This Creepy-Looking Fungus Infects Corn Kernels, Turning Them Into a Delicacy Used in Quesadillas and Other Foods
American and Canadian chefs are just learning what Mexicans have long known: a bluish fungus that infects corn and has been considered a scourge by most U.S. farmers is actually delicious. So much so that scientists are now trying to figure out how to purposefully grow it. One evening last July, Sean Brock, an executive chef and restaurant owner based in Charleston, … [Read more...] about This Creepy-Looking Fungus Infects Corn Kernels, Turning Them Into a Delicacy Used in Quesadillas and Other Foods
This Street, That Street, The Other Street: When Canada Runs Out of Street Names
A small town in Canada has appearently run out of ideas for street names, giving comic relief for web surfers who discovered the road names there. “Hey man, which street you on?” “Oh, that street” “This street?” “No, that street!” Indeed, there must be a lot of confusion when people try to get to some addresses for the first time in Porters Lake, Nova Scotia, Canada. … [Read more...] about This Street, That Street, The Other Street: When Canada Runs Out of Street Names
Endangered red panda, 86 other animals found inside luggage at airport
On Wednesday, Thai customs officials were inspecting luggage at Suvarnabhumi Airport, the country’s main international airport in Bangkok. They made a shocking discovery: 87 animals — some of whom are endangered — were hidden inside checked luggage, in an attempt to smuggle the animals to India. According to a Facebook release, the animals included an endangered red … [Read more...] about Endangered red panda, 86 other animals found inside luggage at airport
Elephants Call Each Other By Names, New Study Says – The First Non-Humans Found to Do So
In a groundbreaking revelation, a recent study conducted by researchers from Colorado State University and other institutions suggests that elephants possess a sophisticated form of communication — they call each other by names. This newfound ability sets elephants apart as the first non-humans known to employ specific vocal sounds to identify and address their social partners … [Read more...] about Elephants Call Each Other By Names, New Study Says – The First Non-Humans Found to Do So