Few phenomena capture the imagination quite like the elusive oarfish, a creature steeped in mystery and folklore. According to Japanese legends, the appearance of this deep-sea giant can herald impending doom. Recently, Southern California witnessed an extraordinary event: a dead oarfish was discovered floating in La Jolla Cove—a sighting so rare it has occurred only 20 times … [Read more...] about ‘Incredibly rare’ dead sea serpent surfaces in California waters; just 1 of 20 since 1901
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World Tiger Population Has Grown by 40% Since 2015, Conservation Group Finds
Published right before International Tiger Day (in the Year of the Tiger), a surprising report from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) reveals that the global tiger population has surged by 40% since 2015. This increase means there are now between 3,726 and 5,578 tigers worldwide, reflecting improvements in monitoring techniques rather than an actual … [Read more...] about World Tiger Population Has Grown by 40% Since 2015, Conservation Group Finds
Vast Majority Of Carbon Emissions Linked To Only 57 Companies Since 2016
Chevron, ExxonMobil, BP, and Shell feature in the top 20 list of producers. Up to 80 percent of carbon emissions pumped out since 2016 can be traced back to just 57 companies, according to a new report. Published by the independent think tank InfluenceMap, the report was produced using the Carbon Majors Database. Among the 57 entities they name and shame, … [Read more...] about Vast Majority Of Carbon Emissions Linked To Only 57 Companies Since 2016
Scientists ID mystery killer of decapitated seals found on California beaches since 2016
Since 2016, the California coastline has been plagued by a disturbing phenomenon—scores of decapitated seals discovered on northern beaches. The unsettling discovery prompted scientists at the Noyo Center for Marine Science to embark on an investigation, determined to unravel the mystery surrounding these grisly scenes. Sarah Grimes, a researcher at the Noyo Center, … [Read more...] about Scientists ID mystery killer of decapitated seals found on California beaches since 2016
Golden Mole “Lost” Since 1936 Found Swimming Through Sand Dunes In South Africa
In the realm of scientific discoveries, the revival of a species long thought to be lost is a cause for celebration. The De Winton's golden mole, a creature that vanished from sight in 1936, has recently emerged from the sands of South Africa, marking the 11th success on Re:wild's "most wanted lost species list" since the initiation of the Search For Lost Species in … [Read more...] about Golden Mole “Lost” Since 1936 Found Swimming Through Sand Dunes In South Africa