What is believed to be the last known footage of a thylacine, also known as the Tasmanian tiger, has been made available by the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) as a "new" lost film (despite being a marsupial and looking nothing like a tiger apart from its stripy back). When "Benjamin," the last verified member of the species, passed away in captivity in … [Read more...] about The Public Has Now Been Given Access To The Last Known Footage of a Thylacine
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Freya The Walrus was Euthanized Due to Public Health Concerns
Despite numerous warnings, the public continued to get dangerously close to the walrus. The euthanasia of a well-known female walrus popularly referred to as Freya after the Norse goddess of beauty has been officially declared by Norwegian authorities. The 600-kilogram (1,320-pound) Freya the walrus, a protected species, gained public notice after she was repeatedly seen … [Read more...] about Freya The Walrus was Euthanized Due to Public Health Concerns
The First Videotape of The Little-Known African Golden Cat was Made Public
The African Golden Cat is a very solitary animal, and little is known about its behavior. It lives in the rainforests of central and western Africa, preferring dense forest with thick undergrowth where it can remain hidden. It also prefers to live near rivers. It is a small wild cat that is about twice the size of a domesticated cat and weighs an average of 28lbs. Although … [Read more...] about The First Videotape of The Little-Known African Golden Cat was Made Public
Public Pooping Law in New Zealand Needs to Be Reviewed Due to Increased Human Waste
It's currently perfectly legal apparently, so long as no one is believed to be watching. Does it create a mess if a camper defecate in the woods while no one is looking? Yes, it does, according to incensed New Zealanders, and the legislation - which has special legal loopholes - is endangering the safety of the nation's rivers. A confusing law in New Zealand allows people … [Read more...] about Public Pooping Law in New Zealand Needs to Be Reviewed Due to Increased Human Waste
Clever Street Artist Turns Common Public Places Into Funny Installations
Michael Pederson, an Australian street artist, has been installing his playful, hilarious works in unexpected locations for the past four years. Miguel Marquez Outside, a project by Pederson that plays with the public area we frequently overlook, offers a brilliant diversion into the urban environment. Hasan Jasim quotes Pederson as saying, "I can't recall precisely what … [Read more...] about Clever Street Artist Turns Common Public Places Into Funny Installations