I heard a sound at the window of the cottage. When I looked, a cedar waxwing had hit the window and fallen to the deck. Its mate stood beside it. It was clear that the fallen bird was dead. I turned away for a moment and when I looked again, its mate had hopped over. It lay down beside its partner, their heads touching. It closed its eyes and passed over to Spirit with its … [Read more...] about Yesterday I witnessed something that took my breath away.
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It Turns Out That Goats Are Drawn to Smiling and Happy Faces and Can Identify Human Emotions
Everyone appreciates a good smile. A smile conveys happiness and optimism, and seeing a smile causes our brain to release feel-good reward signals. Humans are the only animals who grin to express happiness, with several species of primates and apes making exceptions. However, scientists from Queen Mary University of London have found that goats appear to comprehend what a … [Read more...] about It Turns Out That Goats Are Drawn to Smiling and Happy Faces and Can Identify Human Emotions
A Tiny Pygmy Possum That Survived The 2020 Bushfires Was Discovered On An Australian Island
Experts feared all little pygymy possums may have died in the fires. Good news from Australia is here! A tiny pygmy possum has been discovered on Kangaroo Island, dispelling fears that the species has completely vanished. Nearly half of the 440,500-hectare South Australian island of Kangaroo Island was destroyed by bushfires in just December and January of 2019 and … [Read more...] about A Tiny Pygmy Possum That Survived The 2020 Bushfires Was Discovered On An Australian Island
A Woman Out on a Walk Becomes Aware That She is Being Watched
Can you spot him? 🕵️♀️ Lauren, a lady, was roaming about the Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden in Greensboro, North Carolina, just enjoying the sights. Everything was calm, tranquil, and leisurely – until a little chipmunk darted out in front of her. "As I approached, I watched the little guy run across the walkway and plunge into their burrow (and yes, they had goodies … [Read more...] about A Woman Out on a Walk Becomes Aware That She is Being Watched
The Mysterious Bird is a One-Of-a-Kind Hybrid That Looks Like Mom and Sings Like Dad
She was a grosbeak, he was a tanager, can we make it any more obvious? "Devoted birder" Stephen Gosser was roaming through the forests of Western Pennsylvania when he stumbled across an extraordinary sighting. His ears first caught up on the call of a scarlet tanager, which is famed for its blood-red plumage and distinctive black wings, but he was met by a rose-breasted … [Read more...] about The Mysterious Bird is a One-Of-a-Kind Hybrid That Looks Like Mom and Sings Like Dad