According to the Gorilla Foundation, which monitored her care, Koko, the gorilla whose apparent mastery of sign language won her admirers from all over the world, passed away in her sleep on Tuesday morning in California. She was 46. Koko's early proficiency in American Sign Language helped her become an instant star when she was young. As Koko, a western lowland gorilla, … [Read more...] about Koko the Gorilla, Who Knew Sign Language and Was Friends with Mr. Rogers, Passes Away at Age 46
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Man Reunites With Dog He Saved Two Years Ago And Is Astounded By Her Transformation
“[It was] one of the most beautiful moments in my life" ❤️ In the early months of 2020, Kieran Hedley was out with a buddy in Bali, Indonesia, when it began to rain. As they reached the local temple where they sought refuge, they heard music and dancing. Hedley heard a little dog, covered in scabs, staying close to a shredded piece of cardboard on the ground amid the … [Read more...] about Man Reunites With Dog He Saved Two Years Ago And Is Astounded By Her Transformation
Mars is Littered with 15,694 Pounds of Human Waste From 50 Years Of Robotic Exploration
Why does the trash matter? For more than 50 years, humans have been investigating the surface of Mars. Nations have dispatched 18 human-made items to Mars in 14 separate missions, according to the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs. Many of these missions are still underway, but humankind has left a large amount of trash on the planet's surface after decades of … [Read more...] about Mars is Littered with 15,694 Pounds of Human Waste From 50 Years Of Robotic Exploration
Destructive Beauty: Icebergs Flip with the Power of an Atomic Bomb
While icebergs may appear to be gentle giants, when they flip over, they can unleash a deadly power. While this clearly displays their stunning underbelly, it also creates tsunamis, earthquakes, and may even swallow adjacent boats. But what causes these massive ice mountains to topple in the first place? To comprehend this process, we must first define icebergs. An … [Read more...] about Destructive Beauty: Icebergs Flip with the Power of an Atomic Bomb
Shelter Overflowing With 40 Black Cats Develops Special Strategy To Find Homes For Them
“It seems like they just get pushed aside …” The Meshoppen Cat Rescue received a call around three months ago informing them that there were roughly 19 abandoned cats in the area in need of a home. However, when staff workers got there, they discovered a whooping 40 kittens and cats, virtually all of them were black-coated. Paula Christine Foux, a spokesperson for … [Read more...] about Shelter Overflowing With 40 Black Cats Develops Special Strategy To Find Homes For Them