Having a baby has to be up there as one of life’s ultimate magical moments. It’s also one of the most secretive moments as most moms give birth behind closed doors in a hospital room surrounded by a select few people. But in the case of wild elephants the picture is a lot different and one group of tourists on safari in Southern Africa had the privilege of witnessing this … [Read more...] about Tourist spots elephant giving birth and hits record, but then the herd comes charging inÂ
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30-year-old dog named Bobi sets world record as the oldest dog ever
It’s true that dogs don’t live as long as humans, but some are blessed with good long lives, inspiring us all with their health and longevity. And a lucky few even get to hold the record as the official oldest dog in the world. That title has changed paws a few times in the past year, most recently going to 23-year-old Chihuahua Spike. But now, the record has officially … [Read more...] about 30-year-old dog named Bobi sets world record as the oldest dog ever
New Record Set: Deepest Fish Ever Caught on Camera at 8,330 Meters in the Izu-Ogasawara Trench
A team of scientists recently captured and filmed an unknown species of Pseudoliparis, a type of snailfish, at a depth of 8,336 meters (27,350 feet) in the Izu-Ogasawara trench off the coast of Japan. This is the deepest fish ever caught on camera, breaking both the record for the deepest fish ever found and the deepest point at which a fish has been filmed. The … [Read more...] about New Record Set: Deepest Fish Ever Caught on Camera at 8,330 Meters in the Izu-Ogasawara Trench
A Bird Sets a Record For Nonstop Flight Of 13,560 Kilometers
Researchers were able to trace the 11-day 13.5k voyage from Alaska to Tasmania thanks to a GPS tag. A new record for the longest single flight by a bird has been set; a wader flew nonstop from Alaska to Tasmania. The GPS tag and solar energy device on the bar-tailed godwit allowed researchers to track its movements. According to Birdlife Tasmania, the five-month-old bird … [Read more...] about A Bird Sets a Record For Nonstop Flight Of 13,560 Kilometers
The Freezing Point Above The Swiss Alps Has Reached New Heights, Breaking a 27-Year-Old Record
A weather balloon had to rise 5,184 meters above the Swiss Alps before it found freezing point temperatures. The Swiss Alps have now witnessed freezing point reach the highest height ever recorded, surpassing the previous record by a staggering 70 meters, following a hot cluster of recent heatwaves throughout Europe. MeteoSwiss, Switzerland's Federal Office of Meteorology … [Read more...] about The Freezing Point Above The Swiss Alps Has Reached New Heights, Breaking a 27-Year-Old Record