8,000 old toad and frog bones discovered in a ditch during an excavation along the route of a new road near Cambridge, UK, have scientists confused. Between 2016 and 2018, the bones were discovered in a 14-meter-long [6-foot] ditch during excavations. They were discovered in the Middle and Late Iron Ages by an Iron Age roundhouse. The scientists had to dig through a meter of … [Read more...] about A Prehistoric Frog Tragedy Could Have Caused An Ancient Amphibian “Death Ditch”
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In “Revenge,” Monkeys Massacre “200 Puppies” After Dogs Allegedly Kill An Infant Monkey
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
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