It is the fourth northern snakehead captured in the state. Is it a snake? Is it a fish? No, it’s a northern snakehead! This bizarre creature – technically a fish, though someone should tell its face – is an invasive species capable of breathing air and slithering like its reptilian doppelganger. Last month, one was caught in Missouri by an astonished angler. Captured on … [Read more...] about Snake-Headed Fish That Can Breathe Air And Slither On Land Caught In Missouri
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James Webb Telescope Captures Bizarre Galaxy That Looks Like a Question Mark
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has once again astonished scientists and space enthusiasts alike by capturing a peculiar image: a galaxy that remarkably resembles a giant cosmic question mark. This intriguing find appears in the background of an image featuring two young stars, offering a striking visual that seems to pose a question to the universe. The two young … [Read more...] about James Webb Telescope Captures Bizarre Galaxy That Looks Like a Question Mark
It’s so hot in Mexico that howler monkeys are falling dead from the trees
In the Gulf Coast state of Tabasco, at least 138 howler monkeys, renowned for their powerful vocalizations, have been found dead since May 16, as reported by the Biodiversity Conservation of The Usumacinta group. Residents have managed to rescue some of these primates, including five that were urgently taken to a veterinarian who fought to save their lives. "They arrived in … [Read more...] about It’s so hot in Mexico that howler monkeys are falling dead from the trees
Last male of his kind: The rhino that became a conservation icon
On 24 January 2024, Riley Farrell, a Features correspondent, shared an insightful article chronicling the journey of Sudan, the last male northern white rhino, who passed away in 2018. Sudan's story is one of tragedy, hope, and the enduring battle against poaching that plagues endangered species. Sudan's significance transcended his individual existence; he became a symbol … [Read more...] about Last male of his kind: The rhino that became a conservation icon
The World’s Oldest Known Temple, Which Was Built 7,000 Years Before the Stonehenge Circle, Puts the People of That Time Into a Different Perspective
Göbekli Tepe, the world’s earliest-known temple, was built around 11 500 years ago, when woolly mammoths still roamed the Earth, and Britain wasn’t yet an island. In 1963, scientists from Istanbul University and the University of Chicago found ancient stone tools while conducting a survey on the hill of Göbekli Tepe (which means ‘potbelly hill’ in Turkish) not far from the … [Read more...] about The World’s Oldest Known Temple, Which Was Built 7,000 Years Before the Stonehenge Circle, Puts the People of That Time Into a Different Perspective