A case of mistaken identity for 177 years. Based on the amazing intuition of a waterlily specialist, a massive waterlily that has been growing at the Kew Gardens Herbarium in London, UK, for the past 177 years has now been identified as a new species. This is the first new species of enormous waterlily to be discovered in more than a century. Only two other species of … [Read more...] about The World’s Largest Giant Waterlily was Found for the First Time in More Than a Century
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Giant Sunfish Larva Discovered For The First Time And It’s Ludicrously Adorable
Mola alexandrini, the enormous bump-head sunfish, has been harboring a small secret. The larval form of one of the world's largest fish had previously been unknown to ocean experts, but thanks to the combined efforts of scientists from Australia and New Zealand, the early life stage of one of the world's largest fish has finally been discovered. The larva of the huge bump-head … [Read more...] about Giant Sunfish Larva Discovered For The First Time And It’s Ludicrously Adorable
A Camera Captures A Couple Who Have Been Together For A Long Time Dancing In The Sky
They're in perfect harmony ❤️ Ravens are thought to be monogamous birds, with only one partner throughout their lives. Their love endures despite the passage of time. Simply ask Ryan Lumley. He recently witnessed firsthand a raven couple's breathtaking display of love. Lumley and a friend were walking near a cliff overlooking the ocean one evening when something … [Read more...] about A Camera Captures A Couple Who Have Been Together For A Long Time Dancing In The Sky
In Spite Of Losing His Feathers And His Ability To Fly, A Small Bald Lovebird Is Having The Time Of His Life
Despite losing nearly all of his feathers and his ability to fly, a bald lovebird by the name of Blondie is having the time of his life with his family in Venezuela. Blondie had a thick coat of feathers when he was first acquired, but over the course of a year, they started to fall out, making it difficult for him to fly. His human Bella Escobar conducted extensive study … [Read more...] about In Spite Of Losing His Feathers And His Ability To Fly, A Small Bald Lovebird Is Having The Time Of His Life
The First Time a Shelter Dog Meets Her New Father, She Can’t Stop Hugging Him
"It was an instant connection” ❤️ Maggie's life had been filled with heartbreak until she met her forever family. She can't stop hugging them now. Mary McCraw and her husband, Mark, had recently lost their rescue dog, Mischka, to cancer. They weren't sure they wanted to fill that void right away, but then they met Maggie. McCraw told The Dodo, "She melted my … [Read more...] about The First Time a Shelter Dog Meets Her New Father, She Can’t Stop Hugging Him