After four decades of captivity, Charlie, the last elephant at South Africa’s National Zoological Gardens, has been freed and will now live out his days in a sprawling 10,000-hectare (24,700-acre) game reserve. Charlie, also known as Charley, was the final African elephant at the National Zoological Gardens in Pretoria, South Africa's sole national zoo. Captured from his … [Read more...] about Charlie, The Last Elephant At South Africa’s National Zoo, Freed After 40 Years Of Captivity
south
Scary-Looking South Carolina Cloud Formation Alarms Some
Recently, a cloud formation in Marion County, South Carolina, caught the attention of many after Zachary Lane posted striking images of it on Twitter. His tweet from July 9th sparked a flurry of reactions, with some Twitter users finding the clouds awe-inspiring and others finding them unsettling. One tweet humorously speculated, "The aliens are finally here," reflecting … [Read more...] about Scary-Looking South Carolina Cloud Formation Alarms Some
The Armadillo Lizard Is Like A Real-Life Baby Dragon In South Africa’s Desert
Its scientific name is Ouroborus cataphractus for good reason. In the arid landscapes of South Africa's western coast, a creature that looks like a baby dragon from Game of Thrones or perhaps a desert-dwelling Pokémon roams. Known scientifically as Ouroborus cataphractus, the armadillo lizard is a real animal with a name that reflects its mythical appearance and unique … [Read more...] about The Armadillo Lizard Is Like A Real-Life Baby Dragon In South Africa’s Desert
Alert: Geomagnetic Storm Could Bring Northern Lights As Far South As New York Tonight
Another coronal mass ejection (CME) is on its way, continuing the recent trend of intense solar weather that has brought spectacular aurorae to the US and Canada. This latest CME is expected to hit Earth today (August 3rd), prompting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to issue a moderate geomagnetic storm warning. As a result, the Northern Lights could … [Read more...] about Alert: Geomagnetic Storm Could Bring Northern Lights As Far South As New York Tonight
Breathtaking shot of a rare white lion named Moya at Glen Garriff Conservation lion sanctuary in South Africa
The wildlife and humanitarian photographer, Simon Needham, has been capturing incredible shots of lions to show their beauty and imposing presence. By photographing white lions, he wanted to raise awareness about this endangered species and help support a worthy cause. Accounted as being technically extinct in the wild between 1992 and 2004 due to uncontrolled trading and … [Read more...] about Breathtaking shot of a rare white lion named Moya at Glen Garriff Conservation lion sanctuary in South Africa