In a bid to address concerns over the survival of native owl species along the West Coast, the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has put forth a draft proposal aiming to cull approximately half a million barred owls over the span of three decades. This initiative targets a species that the government deems invasive to the ecosystems of three Western states. Barred owls, … [Read more...] about US Government Plans To Cull 500,000 Owls Over The Next 30 Years
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Couple Finds Over 60 Bottles of Smuggled Whiskey From Prohibition Times Hidden in Their Walls
When New York-based couple Nick Drummond and Patrick Bakker shifted to their new home, they never imagined having found 66 prohibition-era whiskey bottles hidden in the walls of their house. The incident occurred back in October 2020. While the duo was informed that their home has been built by a notorious bootlegger, they never paid much heed to it and considered it much … [Read more...] about Couple Finds Over 60 Bottles of Smuggled Whiskey From Prohibition Times Hidden in Their Walls
Elephant finally rescued after over 80 years in shackles – finally lays down and rest
Elephants aren’t made for a life in chains. Yet they’re still paraded around like circus props – utterly appalling in my opinion. Fortunately, attitudes are starting to shift. And today, let’s choose to focus on the positive, even though Grandma Somboon’s story begins in horror and cruelty. This elephant was kidnapped from her natural habitat as a young calf and … [Read more...] about Elephant finally rescued after over 80 years in shackles – finally lays down and rest
Over 100 New Species Discovered Along Deep-Sea Mountain Range
In a remarkable discovery, scientists have uncovered more than 100 previously unknown species inhabiting an underwater mountain chain near Chile. While the exploration of space continues to captivate our imagination, researchers are equally dedicated to unraveling the mysteries of the Earth's oceans. A recent expedition led by Dr. Javier Sellanes from the Universidad … [Read more...] about Over 100 New Species Discovered Along Deep-Sea Mountain Range
Scientists sound alarm over future of US state dubbed ‘the extinction capital of the world’
In a stark warning, scientists from the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services revealed a 2019 report stating that one million plant and animal species globally are on the brink of extinction. The alarming rate of decline, termed "unprecedented in human history," is attributed to invasive species, global heating, pollution, and … [Read more...] about Scientists sound alarm over future of US state dubbed ‘the extinction capital of the world’