2024’s Apocalypse Bingo Card can put a big fat cross through "insect invasion" as two mega-broods of cicadas are about to synchronize their uprising in America for the first time in 221 years. How can we know that? Because these peculiar insects have a passion for prime numbers. Periodical cicadas don’t emerge often – once every 13 or 17 years, to be precise – and when they … [Read more...] about Cicadapocalypse Returns To The US With First Double Brood Emergence In 221 Years
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Heartwarming moment when an orangutan is reunited with her baby who was kidnapped
Humans and orangutans are extraordinarily similar both behaviorally and physically. Like humans, great apes are incredibly intelligent creatures who can learn languages to communicate, express emotions, and even utilize tools, such as umbrellas to stay dry. Babies will cry when they’re hungry, whimper when sad and even smile at their moms. This heartwarming story is … [Read more...] about Heartwarming moment when an orangutan is reunited with her baby who was kidnapped
Man builds a customized kayak so he can go on the water with his two dogs
We all want to spend as much quality time with our pets as possible. Some of the best moments are sharing our favorite hobbies and pastimes with our dogs. And when one man wanted to share his love of the water with his Golden Retrievers, he went the extra mile and used a little ingenuity to accommodate his loyal pets. For David Bahnson, a retired orthopedic surgeon from … [Read more...] about Man builds a customized kayak so he can go on the water with his two dogs
California photographer swims with giant, alien-like sea creature
In the vast expanses of the Pacific, a Southern California photographer, Mark Girardeau, recently shared an extraordinary encounter with a creature that seems straight out of a sci-fi film—the mysterious Mola mola, or ocean sunfish. Known for their peculiar appearance and gentle nature, Mola mola sightings are rare treats, especially when experienced up close in their pelagic … [Read more...] about California photographer swims with giant, alien-like sea creature
Discovering Nature’s Hidden Star: A Generational Journey with the Cottonwood Tree
In the quest for a nature-inspired photograph for her photography class, a young photographer embarked on a journey with her parent, setting out to capture the serene beauty of lakes or perhaps the charming presence of ducks at the fairgrounds. Little did they know that this excursion would unveil a cherished secret of nature—one passed down through generations. After an … [Read more...] about Discovering Nature’s Hidden Star: A Generational Journey with the Cottonwood Tree