Horseshoe crabs have survived five great extinctions, including one that wiped off 96 percent of all species on Earth, yet they are dying in large numbers off the coast of Japan this year for unknown reasons. The shallow seas near Kitakyushu are normally ideal habitat for one of four crab species (Tachypleus tridentatus), and are regarded the most significant breeding area for … [Read more...] about Thousands of Ancient Horseshoe Crabs Are Dying Off The Japanese Coast
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After Thousands of Years, Wild Bison Have Returned to Britain
Three European Bison (Bison bonasus) may be able to reverse the fact that the UK is one of the most environmentally devastated nations in the world. As the first of these creatures to walk freely in the wild in Britain for thousands of years, the three made history this week. As part of The Wilder Blean Project, run by the Kent Wildlife Trust and the Wildwood Trust, these … [Read more...] about After Thousands of Years, Wild Bison Have Returned to Britain
People Loved It When Thousands Of “Penis Fish” Washed Up On A Californian Beach
On Drakes Beach in California, thousands of "penis fish" have washed ashore. Urechis caupo is a species of marine spoonworm that spends the most of its life burrowed in the soft silt of the sea bed. It is better recognized by its more phallic name for rather obvious reasons. These worms, sometimes known as the "fat innkeeper worm" (because scientists keep dragging them … [Read more...] about People Loved It When Thousands Of “Penis Fish” Washed Up On A Californian Beach
Researchers Discover Thousands of Ice Age Rock Paintings in the Amazon, dubbed the “Sistine Chapel of the Ancients.”
Early human occupants of the region have memorialized their surroundings in rock art deep within the thick Amazon rainforest of modern-day Colombia. An 8-mile length of rock embellished with hundreds of artwork has recently been uncovered deep in the secluded Serrana de la Lindosa region. The intricate images date from between 11,800 and 12,600 years ago, just as the Earth was … [Read more...] about Researchers Discover Thousands of Ice Age Rock Paintings in the Amazon, dubbed the “Sistine Chapel of the Ancients.”
Every Day a Small Flock of Guinea Hens Consumes Thousands of Ticks
If you're looking for a natural way to keep your yard free of ticks, fleas, and mosquitos while also reaping the benefits of fresh eggs and potentially delicious meat, consider raising guinea fowl. While not as well-known as other backyard birds like chickens, turkeys, or ducks, guinea fowl are renowned for their tick-hunting abilities. While research on their tick-control … [Read more...] about Every Day a Small Flock of Guinea Hens Consumes Thousands of Ticks