Over 200 puppies were allegedly slaughtered in the Indian town of Lavool in "revenge" killings after the dogs allegedly killed an infant monkey. Two simians were discovered in the village grabbing the puppies and transporting them to high spots where they would starve or fall to their deaths. According to India's ANI news, the offenders have subsequently been apprehended and … [Read more...] about In “Revenge,” Monkeys Massacre “200 Puppies” After Dogs Allegedly Kill An Infant Monkey
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Strange Video Depicts A Swarm Of Octopuses Crawling Out Of The Sea And Invading A Beach
Hundreds of Octopuses crept out of the sea onto a Welsh beach in an incredibly rare marine phenomenon. "Approximately 25 of these animals were observed crawling out of the sea at night here in New Quay on Friday," says Brett Stones, who recorded the footage and offers local dolphin-watching tours. Stones claimed he assisted in collecting the creatures and returning them to the … [Read more...] about Strange Video Depicts A Swarm Of Octopuses Crawling Out Of The Sea And Invading A Beach
Surprising Survey: 40% of American Children Believe Hot Dogs and Bacon Come from Plants
A recent study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology has uncovered some surprising insights into the perceptions of 4 to 7-year-old American children regarding the origins of common foods. The research team of psychologists presented a variety of foods to 176 child participants and asked them to categorize them as either plant-based or animal-based. The results … [Read more...] about Surprising Survey: 40% of American Children Believe Hot Dogs and Bacon Come from Plants
Ivory Poaching in Mozambique Has Caused Female Elephants To Rapidly Evolve Into Tuskless Creatures
It's no secret that human activity has a significant impact on the ecosystem, but the manner in which humans influence the evolution of creatures in our immediate vicinity can be more subtle. Poaching proved to be a significant enough evolutionary pressure for a population of African elephants (both species are now listed as endangered) in Mozambique, according to new research, … [Read more...] about Ivory Poaching in Mozambique Has Caused Female Elephants To Rapidly Evolve Into Tuskless Creatures
Scientists Believe They’ve Figured Out Why This Image Makes You Uncomfortable
The fear of a cluster of irregularly formed circles or holes, such as the holes in a sponge, honeycomb, or bubbles in a coffee cup, is known as trypophobia. These forms may appear harmless to most people, but for certain people, just seeing photos of these holes can cause extreme sensations of fear, anxiety, and aversion. The source of this disorder, according to … [Read more...] about Scientists Believe They’ve Figured Out Why This Image Makes You Uncomfortable