China's practice of lending giant pandas to zoos in the United States and other countries has been a symbol of friendship and diplomacy for decades. However, recent developments suggest a shift in China's approach to what's known as "panda diplomacy." As loan agreements for giant pandas in various countries come to an end, China is collecting its beloved black-and-white … [Read more...] about Why is China taking back its giant pandas from the U.S., other countries?
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Man’s £12,000 Transformation into ‘Human Border Collie’ Fails to Win Over Real Dogs
Memories of primary school days often evoke a mix of nostalgia, with images of carefree games like bulldog or tag. However, for many, it was also a time marked by instances when friends would exclude you from their activities, leaving you feeling like an outsider. These rejections, though hurtful, were typically the actions of fellow humans, not canines. But what if you found … [Read more...] about Man’s £12,000 Transformation into ‘Human Border Collie’ Fails to Win Over Real Dogs
Grizzly and her cub euthanized after “conflicts with people” in Montana
In a regrettable turn of events, wildlife authorities in Montana have been forced to euthanize a grizzly bear mother and her male cub following a series of "several conflicts with people." The bears, in their relentless quest for food, repeatedly trespassed into cabins, garages, outdoor freezers, unsecured garbage, and even a trailer, according to the Montana Department of … [Read more...] about Grizzly and her cub euthanized after “conflicts with people” in Montana
Exceptional Discovery: 39,000-Year-Old Mammoth Carcass with an Intact Brain
In the annals of paleontology, there are discoveries that make headlines, and then there are discoveries that rewrite the history books. The recent unearthing of a 39,000-year-old woolly mammoth carcass, nicknamed "Yuka," in the Siberian permafrost falls firmly into the latter category. But what sets this ancient behemoth apart from its long-extinct counterparts is an … [Read more...] about Exceptional Discovery: 39,000-Year-Old Mammoth Carcass with an Intact Brain
A Flexing Beluga: A Fascinating Glimpse into Marine Life Photography
Marine life photographers often find themselves in the right place at the right time to capture some of the ocean's most awe-inspiring moments. Sometimes, however, they stumble upon scenes so extraordinary that they border on the surreal. Such was the case when photographer David Merron ventured to Somerset Island, Canada, and managed to capture a beluga whale that seemed to be … [Read more...] about A Flexing Beluga: A Fascinating Glimpse into Marine Life Photography