It is the first time this type of mutually beneficial relationship between large mammals and amphibians has been recorded. According to a new scientific discovery, water buffaloes wallowing in wetlands in northern Turkey are carrying some unlikely passengers on their backs – tiny frogs. The findings were published in the open-access journal Acta Herpetologica. The … [Read more...] about Scientists Discover Water Buffaloes Covered With Frog Hitchhikers – A Never Before Seen Mutual-Benefit Relationship
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Alaska troopers rescue 2 deer from the water, 4 miles from the shore
You never know what kind of creatures you’ll find out on the water, but recently a team of Alaska state troopers found some very unexpected animals miles from the shore: two deer, struggling to stay afloat. Thankfully, they saved the deers’ lives in a rescue caught on remarkable video. Last week, Alaska State Troopers were out on the Clarence Strait in Southeast Alaska, … [Read more...] about Alaska troopers rescue 2 deer from the water, 4 miles from the shore
Over 100 Dolphins Cooked in River as Climate Change Heats Water to Jacuzzi Temperatures”
In a heartbreaking environmental catastrophe, the Amazon River has witnessed the tragic demise of over 100 pink river dolphins (Inia geoffrensis) in Brazil. These beloved aquatic creatures have succumbed to the perilous effects of climate change, as the water temperature in the Amazon River and its connected water bodies has surged to levels reminiscent of a Jacuzzi. A … [Read more...] about Over 100 Dolphins Cooked in River as Climate Change Heats Water to Jacuzzi Temperatures”
Three crocodiles swim up to stray dog in the water — what they do next surprised everyone
When three crocodiles swam up a dog in the water, it seemed like a disaster was imminent — but what happened instead surprised everyone. According to the Journal of Threatened Taxa, a young stray dog was chased out of his territory by a pack of feral dogs, and ended up in the shallow waters of the Savitri River in India. Footage showed the dog standing oblivious in the … [Read more...] about Three crocodiles swim up to stray dog in the water — what they do next surprised everyone
Support: Monumental Hands Rise from the Water in Venice to Highlight Climate Change
In a poignant and visually striking installation that marries art with activism, acclaimed artist Lorenzo Quinn has left an indelible mark on the 2017 Venice Biennale. Titled "Support," this monumental sculpture captures the attention and emotions of onlookers as a pair of colossal hands emerge from the water, offering their steadfast embrace to the venerable Ca’ Sagredo … [Read more...] about Support: Monumental Hands Rise from the Water in Venice to Highlight Climate Change