The rare rainbow snake, last observed in Florida in 1969, has returned. While out on a hike in the Ocala National Forest, which is located 47 miles north of Orlando, two women came across the magnificent four-foot-long monster. Rainbow snakes are "extremely aquatic, spending much of its existence buried amid aquatic vegetation; never observed, even by herpetologists, due … [Read more...] about First Time in 50 Years That a Rare Four-Foot Rainbow Snake has Been Seen in Florida
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For The First Time, The Far Side of Our Galaxy Has Been “Seen”
How does our Milky Way appear? You might be surprised to learn that, for the most part, we don't truly know for sure. But a recent finding could finally make the form of the galaxy our home known. This astounding discovery, which was reported in the journal Science, is that researchers have for the first time calculated the distance to a collection of stars on the other side … [Read more...] about For The First Time, The Far Side of Our Galaxy Has Been “Seen”
Researchers Document The First Time a Wild Chimpanzee Uses a Human-Made Object As a Se xual Toy
In several ape species other than humans, m.asturbation has been observed. Even the usage of s.ex toys—masturbation tools—has been observed in the wild, including in male long-tailed macaques. Now, scientists claim to have seen a male chimpanzee in the wild utilizing a made-by-people item for m.asturbation for the first time. The incident was reported to have occurred in … [Read more...] about Researchers Document The First Time a Wild Chimpanzee Uses a Human-Made Object As a Se xual Toy
The Mighty Gray Wolf Has Been Observed in The Sacred Black Hills For The First Time Since 1800
The wolf returns an earnest stare to the camera before darting into the safety and privacy of the aspen and pine-filled forest. In this day and age, wolves in South Dakota? Isn't it impossible? Apparently not, since a video clearly shows a gray wolf prowling the Black Hills. "Most likely, it's a lone male passing through," said John Kanta, regional wildlife manager for … [Read more...] about The Mighty Gray Wolf Has Been Observed in The Sacred Black Hills For The First Time Since 1800
Watch as Billions of Fireflies Light Up an Indian Nature Reserve at The Same Time
Many people who grew up outside of cities have fond memories of fireflies. Seeing these magical insects light up backyards heralds the arrival of summer and evokes childhood memories. But have you ever seen billions of fireflies put on a light show so spectacular that it lights up an entire forest? Fortunately, Sriram Murali has—and he has documented everything for the rest of … [Read more...] about Watch as Billions of Fireflies Light Up an Indian Nature Reserve at The Same Time