People who were concerned that transgenic living forms might escape containment and prove the end of nature may feel vindicated by the finding of glow-in-the-dark fish in Brazilian wild waterways. However, zebrafish genetically modified for luminescence appear to be less harmful than many other invasive species, and may perhaps be no worse than normal zebrafish. Even the … [Read more...] about Glowing Fish That Were Genetically Modified Have Escaped Into Brazilian Wild Creeks
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After Armed Cops Were Dispatched To Assist, The ‘Lion Hidden in a Thicket’ Was Discovered to be a Shopping Bag!
After seeing what they thought was a lion lurking in a shrub near Mount National Park in Kenya, residents phoned the national wildlife department in concern. Armed cops arrived on the scene to "mitigate a probable Human Wildlife Conflict case," only to discover that the 'lion' was actually a Carrefour shopping bag with a lion's face printed on it. A local resident had … [Read more...] about After Armed Cops Were Dispatched To Assist, The ‘Lion Hidden in a Thicket’ Was Discovered to be a Shopping Bag!
Dinosaur Legs Grown On Genetically Modified Chicken Embryos In World First
Sixty-six million years ago, the dinosaurs met a cataclysmic end, but some evolved into the birds we know today. In a groundbreaking feat, scientists have taken reverse evolution to a new level by growing "dinosaur legs" in chicken embryos, as detailed in the journal Evolution. Building on previous research that transformed chicken embryos to exhibit dinosaur-like traits, … [Read more...] about Dinosaur Legs Grown On Genetically Modified Chicken Embryos In World First
After Her Owners Were Unable to Care For Her, The Dog Was Discovered Tethered To a Fire Hydrant
When someone abandons their pet, it is always painful. Even if you are unable to care for your pet, it is your obligation to surrender it to a shelter or find it a new home. However, one devastating viral image depicts an abandoned tiny puppy tethered to a fire hydrant by her former owner. Fortunately, the dog is now in good hands. Baby Girl, a brown mixed-breed, was left … [Read more...] about After Her Owners Were Unable to Care For Her, The Dog Was Discovered Tethered To a Fire Hydrant
A 90-year-old Tortoise Whose Legs Were Eaten by Rats Receives Prosthetic Wheels and Travels Twice as Fast
One of the most heartbreaking aspects of nature is that tortoises can become prey to a variety of predators when hibernating. It's all a part of the natural cycle of life. But here's a heartwarming story of how something dreadful can be transformed into something enjoyable and cheerful. Mrs. T. the tortoise was hibernating in Pembroke, Wales, when she was attacked by rats … [Read more...] about A 90-year-old Tortoise Whose Legs Were Eaten by Rats Receives Prosthetic Wheels and Travels Twice as Fast