As humans we can only marvel at the animal kingdom and appreciate what a privilege it is when we are granted any glimpse into this special world. At Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, a mom orangutan was captured on camera giving birth and then brought her baby to the staff to show her off in a truly magical moment. The moment was witnessed at the Jersey-based … [Read more...] about Orangutan mom, thought to be infertile, gives birth and is captured on camera for the first time
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Moment of Hilarious A Newborn Crocodile Mistakenly Thought a Big Hippo Was a Rock
Baby snapper gets a ride on the back of a hippo after mistaking him for a pleasant calm location to rest. This is the amusing moment a newborn crocodile mistook a huge hippo for a rock and laid over it to sunbathe. The sly croc crept up the side of the wallowing hippopotamus and laid across its massive back to unwind. Even after the hippo started moving, the young … [Read more...] about Moment of Hilarious A Newborn Crocodile Mistakenly Thought a Big Hippo Was a Rock
The Arctic is Warming Far Faster Than Previously Thought
What happens in the Arctic doesn’t stay in the Arctic. It's no secret that the Arctic is rising faster than the rest of the world, but new study suggests that the problem may have been overstated. According to a recent study, the Arctic has been rising at least four times faster than the world average, and maybe twice as fast as some prior projections. The new study was … [Read more...] about The Arctic is Warming Far Faster Than Previously Thought
Pink Diamond Discovered in Angola is Thought to be the Largest in 300 Years
A rare pink diamond discovered in Angola is believed to be the largest of its kind discovered in the last 300 years. The 170-carat stone, weighing only 34 grams, has been dubbed the "Lulo Rose" after the alluvial mine where it was discovered. Alluvial refers to stones gathered from a river bed. The Lucapa Diamond Company, the mine's Australian owner, claims that just one … [Read more...] about Pink Diamond Discovered in Angola is Thought to be the Largest in 300 Years
An Ancient Species of Wild Dog Formerly Thought to Be Extinct Has Been Unearthed
Biologists all over are celebrating today over finding out that a species of dog thought to be long extinct actually is not. The reintroduction of the New Guinea highland wild dog to the island in the South Pacific has been confirmed. These are currently thought to be the most endangered canine species in the planet, and conservation efforts are underway. At this time, … [Read more...] about An Ancient Species of Wild Dog Formerly Thought to Be Extinct Has Been Unearthed