Whenever I think about people who would hurt animals, and even leave them to die, I get sad. But fortunately, there are heroes out there, too. And two that I’d like to give special thanks to are Bret Winingar and his son, Zach… Bret and Zach were riding a motorcycle on the back roads around Little Rock, Arkansas when they saw an old dog … [Read more...] about Bikers see an abandoned cage and what they find inside changes their lives forever
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The Art of Camouflage: How Owls Like the Eastern Screech Owl Perfectly Blend into Their Surroundings
Owls are known for their incredible ability to blend in with their surroundings, thanks to their impressive camouflage. With their eyes closed, some species of owls can become nearly invisible, their feather patterns blending perfectly with the tree bark or foliage around them. One such species is the Eastern Screech Owl, which can be found throughout much of the eastern … [Read more...] about The Art of Camouflage: How Owls Like the Eastern Screech Owl Perfectly Blend into Their Surroundings
The Surprising Eyesight of Horseshoe Crabs: A Closer Look at Their 10 Eyes
Horseshoe crabs are fascinating creatures that have been around for millions of years, and despite their armored appearance, they have a surprising ability - they can see. Horseshoe crabs have ten eyes, which are located in different parts of their body. The most prominent eyes of horseshoe crabs are their compound eyes, which are located on the prosoma, the front part of … [Read more...] about The Surprising Eyesight of Horseshoe Crabs: A Closer Look at Their 10 Eyes
Scientists Accidentally Discover Weight Loss Therapy After Mice Start Sweating Fat From Their Skin
Accidental discoveries have led to some of the greatest scientific breakthroughs in history, such as penicillin. And it seems that researchers from the University of Pennsylvania may have stumbled upon a new weight loss therapy purely by chance. While initially seeking a treatment for type 2 diabetes, the team found that a cytokine called thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) … [Read more...] about Scientists Accidentally Discover Weight Loss Therapy After Mice Start Sweating Fat From Their Skin
Parrots use tokens as currency to help their friends purchase food
Parrots are known for their intelligence and social behavior, and a recent study has shed new light on just how complex their interactions with each other can be. Researchers have discovered that some species of parrots use tokens as currency, sharing them with their pals so they can purchase food from a vending machine. The study, conducted by researchers at the … [Read more...] about Parrots use tokens as currency to help their friends purchase food