Every spring, a stunning natural spectacle takes place in southern Manitoba, Canada, as tens of thousands of garter snakes emerge from their communal dens to find their mates. This year, Professor Tracy Langkilde, Head of Biology at Pennsylvania State University, captured an incredible photo of the snakes forming a massive knot during their mating ritual. The dens where … [Read more...] about Tens of Thousands of Garter Snakes Emerge from Hibernation for Rare Mating Ritual in Southern Manitoba, Canada
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Thousands of Ancient Horseshoe Crabs Are Dying Off The Japanese Coast
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
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
Archeologists Discover “Sistine Chapel of the Ancients” With Thousands of Ice Age Rock Paintings
In the depths of the dense Amazon rainforest, a hidden masterpiece of ancient artistry has come to light, shedding light on the mysteries of prehistoric life. Dubbed the "Sistine Chapel of the Ancients," this extraordinary discovery unveils an awe-inspiring gallery of ice age rock paintings, etched onto an expansive "canvas" that stretches for over 8 miles. Nestled within … [Read more...] about Archeologists Discover “Sistine Chapel of the Ancients” With Thousands of Ice Age Rock Paintings