These tiny burrowing owls are just another example of how adorable baby owls can be. Wildlife photographer Matt Poole, who lives in Oregon, shared videos on Instagram of his conservation efforts to put juvenile burrowing owls in "housing." The birds, known as burrowing owls, build their underground nests in tunnels they have excavated themselves or have inherited from prairie … [Read more...] about A Wildlife Photographer Finds New Homes For Wide-Eyed Baby Burrowing Owls
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The Brutal Chimpanzee War Was Probably Fueled By Power, Ambition, And Jealousy
It was believed that when a new leader was crowned, the society would calm down and peace would reign. But two younger pretenders had different plans, with great ambitions to capture power for themselves. The resultant schism in the group resulted in years of terrible warfare in which raids were carried out, ambushes were set up, and no one was above murder. The fight was … [Read more...] about The Brutal Chimpanzee War Was Probably Fueled By Power, Ambition, And Jealousy
The Most Economical Path to Zero-Emission According to a New Study, The World Requires Nuclear Power
A recent study published in the journal Nature Energy reveals that new generation nuclear power plants may be critical to meeting the aim of zero emissions by mid-century and avoiding the worst of the climate disaster. Solar and wind power are critical to achieving this objective, but they may not be sufficient without substantial expenditures or in areas with little sun or … [Read more...] about The Most Economical Path to Zero-Emission According to a New Study, The World Requires Nuclear Power
A Stalagmite Could Have Revealed What Caused Mesopotamia’s Fall
Mesopotamia's first empire, the Akkadian, crumbled around 4,200 years ago, coinciding with similar transformations in Egypt and the Indus Valley, the two other prominent civilizations of the time. A study of stalagmites in Iran reveals that all three were caused by a widespread climate event. Civilizations emerge and fall for a variety of reasons, and the roots of the … [Read more...] about A Stalagmite Could Have Revealed What Caused Mesopotamia’s Fall
What Should You Do If You Find A Baby Bird Outside Its Nest?
Seeing a baby bird in danger is never a pleasant experience, and the more compassionate among us often rescue, care for, and hope that they will be strong enough to fly away and fend for themselves. However, it is not always a smart idea, because adopting wild birds, whether temporarily or permanently, might cause more harm than good. This movie, which was featured by Slate … [Read more...] about What Should You Do If You Find A Baby Bird Outside Its Nest?