When Jennifer Adleman saw the newborn animal in peril, she was peering into her backyard. A peanut butter jar was placed over the head of a young fox. She rushed outdoors to assist him in the hopes that she might gently take the jar and release him. But the animal fled because it was so terrified. Adleman phoned the Animal Humane Society when she realized she needed … [Read more...] about A Woman Saves a Baby Fox By Removing a Jar Over His Head
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9 Africa’s Oldest Trees, Some Over 2,000 Years Old, Now Dead
According to reports, nine of Africa's oldest and largest baobab trees have died in the last decade. These trees, which range in age from 1,100 to 2,500 years, appear to be victims of climate change. Warming temperatures may have destroyed the trees directly or made them weaker and more susceptible to drought, diseases, fire, or wind, according to scientists. Climate change … [Read more...] about 9 Africa’s Oldest Trees, Some Over 2,000 Years Old, Now Dead
Climate change threat looms over Europe as drought-like conditions exceed centuries-old records, causing drying rivers, forest fires, and other problems
The French River Loire has never been documented as drying up in history. However, the country's severe drought conditions have permanently altered history. The numerous castles that line the banks of the River Loire are well known. One of the main attractions in the nation is a river with shallow water. However, due to the extreme drought circumstances, travelers are unable to … [Read more...] about Climate change threat looms over Europe as drought-like conditions exceed centuries-old records, causing drying rivers, forest fires, and other problems
What Species Would Take Over the Earth If Humans Died Out?
What would happen to life if humans left the scene in a post-apocalyptic future? After all, humans are quite likely to go extinct long before the sun swells into a red giant and exterminates all life on Earth. Assuming that we do not eliminate all other life as we disappear (an improbable achievement given our special proclivity for causing extinction), history tells us that … [Read more...] about What Species Would Take Over the Earth If Humans Died Out?
Hunter Dies After Elephant Falls on Him
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 Dies After Elephant Falls on Him