A remarkable story of love and environmental dedication comes from China. A 67-year-old woman named Yi Jiefang has planted over two million trees in the deserts of northwest China's Inner Mongolia for the past 12 years, all to fulfill her son's last wish. This journey began in 2000 when Yi received the devastating news that her only son, Yang Ruizhe, had died in an … [Read more...] about Mother Plants 2 Million Trees in 12 Years to Fulfill Son’s Last Wish
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Mom is woken by strange growl from pit bull, rushes into son’s room to witness dog’s actions
Dogs are not only man’s best friend — they can also be man’s life savers. And in the case of this story, a 10-year-old boy’s. Pit bull Ember was a rescue dog and one day, Tracy and Tony Daniels decided to save him and offer him a forever home. Little did they know just how much the sweet dog would pay the favor back one day. Certain dog breeds have less than favorable … [Read more...] about Mom is woken by strange growl from pit bull, rushes into son’s room to witness dog’s actions
Watch: Brave Mother Shields Son’s Face as Black Bear Gatecrashes Birthday Picnic
In a heart-stopping moment caught on camera, a family celebrating a birthday picnic in Chipinque Park near Monterrey, Mexico, had an unexpected and unwelcome guest. A hungry black bear boldly gatecrashed their celebration, leaping onto their picnic table and devouring their tacos, causing both terror and awe among the gathering. The incident unfolded during the 15th birthday … [Read more...] about Watch: Brave Mother Shields Son’s Face as Black Bear Gatecrashes Birthday Picnic
Never-Seen-Before Behavior Of Chimp Brushing Dead Son’s Teeth
Biologists have observed a chimp using a tool to clean the teeth of a deceased group member in an unusually intimate manner (video below). This not only gives academics more information about apes' emotional intelligence, but it may also shed light on the evolutionary origins of humans' death rituals. Scientists from Scotland's University of St Andrews saw the behavior for … [Read more...] about Never-Seen-Before Behavior Of Chimp Brushing Dead Son’s Teeth