You might want to hold off on being too harsh on these hikers even if at first look you might think they are completely insane for following a mountain lion. When confronted with a mountain lion, the best course of action is to appear rebellious, make noise, appear as loud as you can, and slowly build distance. This entails maintaining eye contact and not scurrying away from or … [Read more...] about These Hikers Quickly Regretted Their Choice To Follow A Mountain Lion
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Like Dogs and Kids, Cats Also Develop Attachments To Their Human Caregivers
Put away your notions of cats as distant, solitary creatures. According to a recent study, domestic cats and people bond in a similar way to how dogs and kids do. Scientists watch how an infant reacts to its caregiver's return after a brief absence while in a novel environment to assess the bonding behavior of people. Newborns who feel secure resume their casual exploration, … [Read more...] about Like Dogs and Kids, Cats Also Develop Attachments To Their Human Caregivers
Dinosaurs’ Rise to Dominance May Have Depended on Their Use of Feathers
Far from being a late developments, dinosaurs may have had feathers almost from the beginning, and they may be the reason they survived climate chaos that killed other big reptiles. There is proof that dinosaurs' ability to adapt to frigid temperatures helped them to outlast the previously dominating reptiles. If so, feathers were likely a crucial component in their early … [Read more...] about Dinosaurs’ Rise to Dominance May Have Depended on Their Use of Feathers
“Most Beautiful Chickens in the Planet” portraits Embrace Their Underappreciated Beauty
It's doubtful that "chicken" would come to mind as your first response if you were asked to identify the most beautiful bird species in the world. However, Moreno Monti and Matteo Tranchellini, two Italian photographers, think chickens are underappreciated. To demonstrate to the public exactly how gorgeous these common farm birds truly are, the two started a portrait project … [Read more...] about “Most Beautiful Chickens in the Planet” portraits Embrace Their Underappreciated Beauty
Senior Citizens Are Purchasing Tiny Homes to Spend Their Golden Years Off the Grid
More and more seniors are considering small houses as a retirement option rather than assisted living or RVs. Senior folks make up a significant portion of the small home movement; in fact, a 2015 poll indicated that 30% of those living in tiny homes were between 51 and 70 years old. As a result, more businesses are specialized in tiny homes furnished with conveniences intended … [Read more...] about Senior Citizens Are Purchasing Tiny Homes to Spend Their Golden Years Off the Grid