It’s always shocking to see the cruel ways some people abandon their pets. But thankfully, there are also kind people in the world willing to step up and help these discarded animals. That was the case recently, after one couple stepped up to help a dog who had been heartbreakingly left behind by his old owners. When April Parker recently moved into her new house, she … [Read more...] about Couple moves in to new house and finds an abandoned dog tied up in their yard — gives her a new life
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How Baby Birds Can Breathe Inside Their Eggs
Have you ever wondered how baby birds manage to breathe inside their hard eggshells? It's all thanks to some remarkable egg-ineering. Bird eggs, with their sturdy shells, contain both egg white and a yolk. When the egg is fertilized, the embryo develops within the yolk, deriving nourishment from it and the surrounding egg white. With food and shelter taken care of, you might … [Read more...] about How Baby Birds Can Breathe Inside Their Eggs
Living with a 300lb Bear: Meet the Panteleenko Family and Their Domesticated Companion, Stepan
Meet the Panteleenko family, who have taken the phrase "living with a bear" to a whole new level. When Svetlana and Yuriy Panteleenko adopted Stepan the bear, he was just a three-month-old cub. Today, the mammal is 23 years old, weighs a whopping 300lb, and stands at a height of over seven feet. Despite his intimidating size, Stepan is so domesticated that he often cuddles up … [Read more...] about Living with a 300lb Bear: Meet the Panteleenko Family and Their Domesticated Companion, Stepan
Wolves’ Built-In Adaptation: Their Insulating Undercoat
As the seasons change and the days get shorter, we humans begin to prepare for colder temperatures by bundling up in jackets and scarves. However, for wolves, adapting to the changing seasons is a bit different. They have their own built-in adaptation: a thick undercoat of fur. A wolf's coat consists of two layers: the long, protective guard hairs that form the visible outer … [Read more...] about Wolves’ Built-In Adaptation: Their Insulating Undercoat
Did You Know? Alligators Actually Walk On Their Two Legs In Water
Did you know that alligators, a close relative of the crocodile, actually walk on their two legs in water? This may come as a surprise to many who have long believed that these creatures simply float on the surface of the water, lying in wait for their prey. However, a recent underwater photo of a crocodile swimming in its enclosure at a crocodile farm has gone viral in Japan, … [Read more...] about Did You Know? Alligators Actually Walk On Their Two Legs In Water