Lamproderma muscorum is a slime mold that is known for its beautiful iridescent glow. It is found in forests all over the world and typically grows on dead wood. The slime mold begins its life as a white ooze that emerges from a log. Within days, the ooze starts to turn into small beads. These beads eventually turn pinkish and develop an intense iridescence when viewed … [Read more...] about Lamproderma muscorum: The Slime Mold with a Rainbow Glow
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Wildlife officers make disturbing autopsy discovery after euthanizing sick bear: ‘It’s a call we wish we never had to make’
In a heartbreaking incident in Telluride, Colorado, wildlife officers were forced to euthanize a sick bear, which led to a grim discovery during the subsequent autopsy. The bear had been suffering for months due to plastic waste that had blocked its digestive system, shedding light on the devastating consequences of plastic pollution on wildlife. What … [Read more...] about Wildlife officers make disturbing autopsy discovery after euthanizing sick bear: ‘It’s a call we wish we never had to make’
5-year-old dog was shelter’s longest resident — finally gets adopted after 1,000 days
Every dog dreams of finding their forever home, but it takes some longer than others. Some animals wait months or even years to get adopted out, and some even have the sad distinction of being their shelter’s longest resident. But recently, after more than a thousand days in the shelter, one dog has finally found the home she deserves. Tessy, a Black Labrador Retriever … [Read more...] about 5-year-old dog was shelter’s longest resident — finally gets adopted after 1,000 days
Stranded on rocky beach for two years, Britain’s ‘loneliest sheep’ rescued and taken to a farm
Stranded alone for two years on the foothills of the Scottish Highlands, a sheep, now known as Fiona, watched as people kayaked past her, bleating for their attention. Hearing the pleas of Britain’s “loneliest sheep,” a team of five men armed with heavy machinery embarked on a daring rescue mission, lifting the shaggy-fleeced creature up the steep wall of a steep 820-foot … [Read more...] about Stranded on rocky beach for two years, Britain’s ‘loneliest sheep’ rescued and taken to a farm
Male eagle who cared for rock like an egg gets a chance to be real dad to orphaned chick
Some animals are just natural parents. While mothers are better known for being attentive caregivers, sometimes it’s the males of the species who prove to be very caring dads. Like Murphy, a bald eagle at a bird sanctuary who became famous for caring for a rock as if it were his own egg — but when an orphaned eaglet needed some love, he got a chance to be a dad for … [Read more...] about Male eagle who cared for rock like an egg gets a chance to be real dad to orphaned chick