Imagine a creature that predates the dinosaurs by millions of years, yet plays a critical role in safeguarding our health today. Meet the horseshoe crab, a fascinating "living fossil" with a surprising connection to modern medicine. These helmet-shaped arthropods, with their spiky tails and five pairs of legs, have walked the Earth's oceans for over 445 million years. … [Read more...] about Ancient Protectors: The Vulnerable Horseshoe Crab and its Vital Role in Modern Medicine
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The Teeny Terror: Unveiling the Adorable (and Vulnerable) Baby Goblin Bat
One-week-old Cruella may look a bit scary, but in reality, she is highly vulnerable. Residing in the care of Secret World Wildlife Rescue at East Huntspill near Highbridge in Somerset, Cruella, a baby brown long-eared bat, was discovered by a concerned citizen in Minehead. It is believed her mother accidentally dropped her during flight. Under the watchful eye of … [Read more...] about The Teeny Terror: Unveiling the Adorable (and Vulnerable) Baby Goblin Bat