Whale sharks might serve as an example to young children who are afraid to widen their horizons at the dinner table, as being omnivorous has definitely helped this species grow to be large and robust. While it has long been known that the largest fish in the sea consumes krill, fresh study has revealed that they can also benefit from ingesting plant material. The findings, … [Read more...] about The Whale Shark Falls The Kodiak Bear is The World’s Biggest Omnivore
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The Freezing Point Above The Swiss Alps Has Reached New Heights, Breaking a 27-Year-Old Record
A weather balloon had to rise 5,184 meters above the Swiss Alps before it found freezing point temperatures. The Swiss Alps have now witnessed freezing point reach the highest height ever recorded, surpassing the previous record by a staggering 70 meters, following a hot cluster of recent heatwaves throughout Europe. MeteoSwiss, Switzerland's Federal Office of Meteorology … [Read more...] about The Freezing Point Above The Swiss Alps Has Reached New Heights, Breaking a 27-Year-Old Record
Thousands of Ancient Horseshoe Crabs Are Dying Off The Japanese Coast
Horseshoe crabs have survived five great extinctions, including one that wiped off 96 percent of all species on Earth, yet they are dying in large numbers off the coast of Japan this year for unknown reasons. The shallow seas near Kitakyushu are normally ideal habitat for one of four crab species (Tachypleus tridentatus), and are regarded the most significant breeding area for … [Read more...] about Thousands of Ancient Horseshoe Crabs Are Dying Off The Japanese Coast
The Adorable Nighttime Routine of Dad and Dog is Captured on Camera
“She does it every day.” Life hasn't been the same for José Paulo Da Silva and his wife since they rescued their dog Lola from the streets of Brazil two years ago. The couple's routine nights are no longer the same. In their stead, though, has come unfathomable enjoyment. "Lola enjoys playing," Silva told The Dodo. "She's ruined a lot of things, but we adore … [Read more...] about The Adorable Nighttime Routine of Dad and Dog is Captured on Camera
Hiker Captures Terrifying Video of Avalanche That Luckily Saved Everyone
You might not consider the threats above when climbing amid the snow top mountains. However, the snow might collapse at any time in a devastating avalanche. This was the situation for a party of roughly ten persons on a guided trip of Kyrgyzstan's Tian Shan mountains. After reaching the highest point of the journey, the party heard the sound of ice breaking; an avalanche was … [Read more...] about Hiker Captures Terrifying Video of Avalanche That Luckily Saved Everyone