In a variety of ways, humanity has had a profoundly harmful influence on animals. From sending them into volcanoes to overfeeding them when we shouldn't, it's no surprise that animals occasionally decide enough is enough and fight back. Theunis Botha, a big game hunter, apparently learnt this lesson the hard way. His colleagues came upon a breeding herd of elephants while … [Read more...] about Hunter Killed After Shot Elephant Falls Over And Crushes Him
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Massive Sculptures Inspired by Nature Take Over Arboretum
Daniel Popper, a South African artist, debuted his first major exhibition in the United States—and his largest ever—at The Morton Arboretum in Illinois. Popper's five large-scale sculptures invade the 1,700-acre arboretum in Human+Nature, a huge show. The sculptures, which range in height from 15 to 26 feet, "inspire awe as they connect humans and trees." Popper, famed for … [Read more...] about Massive Sculptures Inspired by Nature Take Over Arboretum
Mysterious Red Clouds Over the Atlantic Ocean Have Completely Confounded the Internet
Moheimen Tanim, a Redditor, recently posted some intriguing photographs that have sparked quite a stir. The three photographs reveal a weird red glow in the clouds and were captured by a pilot flying over the Atlantic Ocean, according to Tanim. Other redditors quickly commented with a variety of beliefs, ranging from the end of the world to a comparison to this season's … [Read more...] about Mysterious Red Clouds Over the Atlantic Ocean Have Completely Confounded the Internet
Wolves are Reproducing in Austria For the First Time in Over 100 Years
Wolves were thought to be extinct in Austria for over a century. The World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) has now released photographs of wolves alive and well with their cubs in Lower Austria's Waldviertel region. Camera traps set up around the 15,000 hectare (37,000 acre) Allentsteig military camp captured images of four wolves, including two cubs. The Austrian army's efforts … [Read more...] about Wolves are Reproducing in Austria For the First Time in Over 100 Years
An Incredible Map Depicts The Flight Paths of Eagles Over The Course of a Year
While out on a walk, a young man called Fahd Qash from Saudi Arabia came across something peculiar. While walking near a wetland, he came upon a dead eagle with a tracking device fastened to it. Qash was intrigued when he discovered the GPS tracker had an email address printed on it. The gadget was attached to the eagle in Kazakhstan as part of a study on Steppe eagle flight … [Read more...] about An Incredible Map Depicts The Flight Paths of Eagles Over The Course of a Year