Hasan Jasim - In a shocking move that has sparked global outrage and debate, Namibia has announced plans to cull more than 700 wild animals, including elephants, zebras, and hippos. The country, grappling with its worst drought in a century, aims to distribute the meat to its population facing severe food insecurity. While the decision has been justified as a necessary … [Read more...] about Namibia to Cull Over 700 Animals, Including Elephants and Hippos, and Distribute the Meat
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More Than 6,000 Sheep Set To Graze Around Solar Panels Over 10,100 Acres In Texas
A groundbreaking initiative is set to transform land management practices in Texas as more than 6,000 sheep are scheduled to graze around solar panels across 10,100 acres (4,087 hectares). This ambitious project, touted as the largest solar grazing agreement in the US, is spearheaded by renewable energy operator Enel North America in partnership with Texas Solar Sheep LLC. With … [Read more...] about More Than 6,000 Sheep Set To Graze Around Solar Panels Over 10,100 Acres In Texas
Rosy Maple Moths Are a Thing, and Twitter Is Freaking out Over Their Unreal Beauty
Imagine stepping outside to find a creature you thought only existed in cartoons: a bright, fuzzy, pink and yellow winged thing. Journalist and podcast host Rebecca Lavoie recently discovered not one, but two rosy maple moths on her deck, and the internet can’t believe they’re real. “This moth exists in nature and it’s ON MY DECK,” Lavoie tweeted. “No that’s arts and … [Read more...] about Rosy Maple Moths Are a Thing, and Twitter Is Freaking out Over Their Unreal Beauty
Breathtaking Iridescence Fills the Sky Over Cocoa Beach, Florida
Social media has been buzzing with photos of a mesmerizing phenomenon that unfolded over Cocoa Beach, Florida, yesterday. The culprit? A stunning display of iridescence captured by friends and shared widely. A local meteorologist provided a scientific explanation for the spectacle. Iridescence occurs "when the sun is at just the right angle (typically lower in the sky)," … [Read more...] about Breathtaking Iridescence Fills the Sky Over Cocoa Beach, Florida
Three’s a crowd: How Baya Weaver birds fought over a nest and ended up hanging around
These three birds ruffled a few feathers when they tried hanging out together. The Baya Weaver birds got into a scuffle over a nest and ended up in a bizarre chain link. With its brightly coloured yellow crown, the male, who had built the nest, attempted to break up the disagreement between the two females. Photographer Krishnan Venkitachalam was photographing a colony … [Read more...] about Three’s a crowd: How Baya Weaver birds fought over a nest and ended up hanging around