Estimating our chances of surviving in the absence of the extraordinary pollinator. Last week, there was more bad news regarding honeybees. According to a U.S. Department of Agriculture report, this year saw a 42 percent loss of honeybees in managed colonies, the kind that beekeepers rent to farmers. The majority of the headlines focused on that figure, but there was more … [Read more...] about A World Without Bees? What Will Happen If Bees Extinct?
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Pit Bull Grabs The Baby’s Diaper And Begins To Drag Her; The Family Quickly Realizes Why She Is A Hero
California mother Latana Chai recently experienced a terrible tragedy. When she was at home with her infant daughter Masailah, who is seven months old, the unthinkable occurred. Masailah is roughly the same size as the eight-month-old pit bull belonging to the family, Sasha. On June 3, around midnight, Sasha's mother heard her barking loudly and scratching at the backyard … [Read more...] about Pit Bull Grabs The Baby’s Diaper And Begins To Drag Her; The Family Quickly Realizes Why She Is A Hero
Boiling Lobsters Alive Will Be Illegal As Study Confirms They Feel Pain
It might soon be illegal to boil lobsters alive thanks to a government-commissioned study that confirmed crustaceans can feel pain just like us. The research done by the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) found that there was strong scientific evidence that these animals have the capacity to experience pain, distress or harm. This means that they will … [Read more...] about Boiling Lobsters Alive Will Be Illegal As Study Confirms They Feel Pain
Security Camera Captures Raccoon Happily Catching Falling Snowflakes
The camera caught glimpse of the merry intruder in the backyard of a Washington state home. Timothy Ellis was working on his computer at home some time before Christmas when he noticed something strange being recorded by one of his security cameras outside. At a second glance, he realized he was watching a raccoon standing on its hind legs, happily trying to catch as … [Read more...] about Security Camera Captures Raccoon Happily Catching Falling Snowflakes
It’s Breathtaking How A Waterfall In Peru Resembles A Bride Wearing A Wedding Gown And Veil
Peru is known for its beautiful natural landscapes, including the Andes Mountains, the Amazon rainforest, and the historic Machu Picchu. But recently, a newly discovered waterfall has been added to the country's list of natural wonders. La Cascada de la Novia, or the Bride Waterfall, was named for its striking resemblance to a bride's wedding gown and veil. The Bride … [Read more...] about It’s Breathtaking How A Waterfall In Peru Resembles A Bride Wearing A Wedding Gown And Veil