In an unexpected turn of events in the Klondike gold fields of Canada's Yukon territory, miners unearthed a truly remarkable and precious find—an impeccably preserved baby woolly mammoth, a rare discovery marking the first of its kind in North America. The discovery took place beneath the Eureka Creek as miners navigated through permafrost in the Yukon territory, renowned … [Read more...] about Perfectly Preserved Baby Woolly Mammoth ‘Mummy’ Found By Gold Miners in Canada – The First Such Discovery in North America
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Scientists Are Astounded By A Hybrid Fish’s Birth Of Two Species That Last Coexisted As An Ancestor In The Jurassic
A new hybrid fish created through surprise fertilization in a fish nursery was bred from two species that are more distant from one another than humans and mice on the evolutionary tree. A recent study, described in the journal Genes, describes how sperm from an American paddlefish was able to fertilize the eggs of a Russian sturgeon, giving rise to an unheard-of hybrid … [Read more...] about Scientists Are Astounded By A Hybrid Fish’s Birth Of Two Species That Last Coexisted As An Ancestor In The Jurassic
France Will Outlaw Using Animals In Circuses And Live Performances
An important vote that will forbid the use of animals in live circus performances starting in 2023 just occurred in France. In the past, tigers, lions, and bears have performed in circuses, but once the prohibition is in force, such displays will be prohibited. Although the Republic on the Move (LREM) party referred to the ban as "a historic stride in the animal rights war," … [Read more...] about France Will Outlaw Using Animals In Circuses And Live Performances
What Would Happen If Humans Disappeared Suddenly From The Planet?
It's the stuff of Hollywood horror films and post-apocalyptic video games: what would Earth look like if we all just vanished? Whether you like them or despise them, there is no denying that humans have a massive impact on the planet. Even a few days after a human hiatus, the world would look very different. However, as we arrogant humans frequently forget, the planet will … [Read more...] about What Would Happen If Humans Disappeared Suddenly From The Planet?
How the Golden Lion Tamarin is Aiding in the Healing of Brazil’s Rainforest
One of the world's most important wildlife corridors is emerging from the fragmented forests of coastal Brazil after a decade of hard work. Sometimes conserving rare species and habitats necessitates waiting a few years for all of the puzzle pieces to fall into place. That process took more than a decade for one project on the coast of Brazil. But, after years of hard … [Read more...] about How the Golden Lion Tamarin is Aiding in the Healing of Brazil’s Rainforest