Scientists in California are baffled by a wave of fatal shark attacks on sea otters, despite the fact that the predators have no desire to feed on their furry prey. Tim Tinker of the US Geological Survey's Western Ecological Research Center told National Geographic that "as far as we can tell, a white shark has never eaten a sea otter," and that whenever a deadly attack occurs, … [Read more...] about Sharks in California Are Killing Sea Otters But Not Eating Them, And No One Knows Why
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Researchers Find That Relaxing Rats By Letting Them Operate Miniature Cars
A group of rats have developed the ability to maneuver little vehicles around in search of food. How did this improbable situation occur? Actually, for a rather intriguing reason. The vehicle-driving rats were employed by researchers from the University of Richmond in Virginia to demonstrate how an enriched environment can enhance cognitive function and aid develop the … [Read more...] about Researchers Find That Relaxing Rats By Letting Them Operate Miniature Cars
A Woman Sings to Rescued Animals to Make Them Feel Better, and They Melt in Her Arms
The Vale da Rainha Sanctuary, one of the safest places on the earth for animals, is located in Brazil and is run by compassionate and generous people. The objective of the group is to "save animals and provide consciousness to human animals." Patricia Favano, the sanctuary's spiritual leader, uses song and kindness to help the animals heal, and their response is … [Read more...] about A Woman Sings to Rescued Animals to Make Them Feel Better, and They Melt in Her Arms
The Birth of a new Sumatran Rhino gives the Species new Hope, as There are only About 80 of Them Left in the Wild
The government of Indonesia recently announced the birth of a female Sumatran rhino — a species with fewer than 80 wild individuals – in the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary in Indonesia. The Sumatran rhino (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis) is the most endangered of the five rhino species still alive, according to the World Wildlife Fund. The International Union for Conservation of … [Read more...] about The Birth of a new Sumatran Rhino gives the Species new Hope, as There are only About 80 of Them Left in the Wild
Cat Is Infatuated With Frog Toys, So Her Family Buys Her All Of Them
She's the queen and the frogs are her subjects 👑🐸 When Mochi and her brother, Choco, were kittens, they were found abandoned in a parking lot. They were adopted by friends of their rescuer when they were old enough, and they've had the best life together ever since. Choco received a toy frog from a family friend a few months after they were adopted. Choco seemed … [Read more...] about Cat Is Infatuated With Frog Toys, So Her Family Buys Her All Of Them