Over the past decade, hurricanes have intensified to such an extent that scientists are proposing a new classification to better capture their severity: Category 6. This idea stems from a growing concern that the existing Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, which categorizes storms from 1 to 5 based on their maximum sustained wind speeds, no longer adequately represents the … [Read more...] about Hurricanes Are Now So Strong, Scientists Want To Introduce “Category 6” Storms
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“Flamingo” The Rescue Pigeon Is A Reminder To Never Dye Birds
Not for weddings, not for gender reveal parties, not for anything. Since this story was first shared, the Wild Bird Fund has reported that Flamingo, the pigeon who became a symbol of mistreatment, likely died as a result of inhaling toxins. RIP Flamingo. Recently, a domestic king pigeon was discovered by a bird rescue organization after being deliberately dyed pink and … [Read more...] about “Flamingo” The Rescue Pigeon Is A Reminder To Never Dye Birds
Charlie, The Last Elephant At South Africa’s National Zoo, Freed After 40 Years Of Captivity
After four decades of captivity, Charlie, the last elephant at South Africa’s National Zoological Gardens, has been freed and will now live out his days in a sprawling 10,000-hectare (24,700-acre) game reserve. Charlie, also known as Charley, was the final African elephant at the National Zoological Gardens in Pretoria, South Africa's sole national zoo. Captured from his … [Read more...] about Charlie, The Last Elephant At South Africa’s National Zoo, Freed After 40 Years Of Captivity
More than 1 billion birds die each year after crashing into buildings, study finds
Buildings are among the leading threats to bird populations in the United States, with over a billion birds dying annually due to collisions with glass. A recent study published in the Public Library of Science Journal highlights this alarming issue, revealing that about 60% of birds brought to wildlife rehabilitators or emergency rooms for treatment either die from their … [Read more...] about More than 1 billion birds die each year after crashing into buildings, study finds
Watch A House Get Swept Into The Sea And Sail Away After Hurricane Ernesto
Hurricane Ernesto unleashed devastating force across North Carolina, Bermuda, and the Bahamas, causing widespread destruction with its powerful winds and swells. In Rodanthe, Dare County, North Carolina, the storm's wrath was particularly severe, resulting in one beach home being completely swept out to sea. On Friday, August 16, bystanders captured dramatic footage of the … [Read more...] about Watch A House Get Swept Into The Sea And Sail Away After Hurricane Ernesto