In Finland temperature gets as low as -40°C (-40°F) in winter, and in such weather trees get covered in so much snow and frost that it makes the landscape look as if it was from another planet. Northern Finland is largely covered by the Boreal forest, the world's biggest territorial biome, which freezes for around 6 months of the year. It's so cold there that the … [Read more...] about These Trees Freeze in Strange Shapes in Northern Finland, Creating an Otherworldly Landscape
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The United Kingdom Zoo Welcomes ‘Teenie’ Dik-Dik Antelope Baby: ‘Another Helping of Cuteness’
Folly Farm Adventure Park & Zoo You may need to squint to see the newest addition to Folly Farm Adventure Park & Zoo. The Welsh zoo announced on Facebook on November 1 that their Kirk's dik-dik Lady Coconut had given birth to a female foal. According to the African Wildlife Foundation, the Kirk's dik-dik, which is native to six African countries, is one of the … [Read more...] about The United Kingdom Zoo Welcomes ‘Teenie’ Dik-Dik Antelope Baby: ‘Another Helping of Cuteness’
Sir David Attenborough’s “Last” Plea to Save The World Moved Viewers To Tears
Viewers have been left in tears by Sir David Attenborough’s urgent call for action to stop climate change and save the world. Many felt the Leicester legend’s urgent message was his – and possibly the planet’s – final plea for help. Sir David directly addressed viewers during Sunday night’s final episode of the BBC series which looked into the effects of climate change on … [Read more...] about Sir David Attenborough’s “Last” Plea to Save The World Moved Viewers To Tears
The Unknown Crocodiles
Crocodilians, which include crocodiles, alligators, and lesser-known relatives, were largely regarded as slow, lazy, and downright foolish animals just a few years ago. The last time you were in a zoo and saw them lying there for hours, making people wonder if they were alive or made of plastic, you may have had that same notion to yourself. However, those who dealt with … [Read more...] about The Unknown Crocodiles
It Turns Out That Goats Are Drawn to Smiling and Happy Faces and Can Identify Human Emotions
Everyone appreciates a good smile. A smile conveys happiness and optimism, and seeing a smile causes our brain to release feel-good reward signals. Humans are the only animals who grin to express happiness, with several species of primates and apes making exceptions. However, scientists from Queen Mary University of London have found that goats appear to comprehend what a … [Read more...] about It Turns Out That Goats Are Drawn to Smiling and Happy Faces and Can Identify Human Emotions