The mounds were once ceremonial pyres, although it's unclear if they were used to incinerate humans or animals. According to recent findings published in the American Journal of Science, two six-meter (20-foot) high mounds on the campus of Louisiana State University (LSU) are the oldest man-made structures yet found in North America. The construction of the mounds began some … [Read more...] about The Oldest Known Human-Made Structures in North America are Ceremonial Mounds, Which Date Back 11,000 Years
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Crying Tears, a Giraffe Moves Toward a Vehicle Asking For Help in Such a Lot of Torment
The people in the car were devastated when a giraffe approached in the hope that they would feel sympathy and provide him the assistance he so desperately needed to ease his excruciating pain. Her face was a silent testament to the immense anguish and agony she was experiencing. Unfortunately, reports of cruel acts committed against animals are still common and getting worse … [Read more...] about Crying Tears, a Giraffe Moves Toward a Vehicle Asking For Help in Such a Lot of Torment
A Great White Shark is Seen Napping For the First Time Ever on Camera
Even the sea rulers must rest occasionally. No one has ever truly witnessed a great white shark in the middle of a nap in the wild, despite our infatuation with them. The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and Pelagios Kakunjá scientific teams have now succeeded in filming one that they believe was in a sleep-like state. The shark was sighted by the researchers on … [Read more...] about A Great White Shark is Seen Napping For the First Time Ever on Camera
The Giant Goliath Penguin Hoax That Tricked Florida For 10 Entire Years
For about a decade, people believed that a 15-foot penguin was living on Clearwater Beach. In 1948, the sands of Clearwater Beach, Florida, developed what seemed to be enormous three-toed animal tracks. The prints, which were around 35 cm (14 inches) long and 28 cm (11 inches) wide, appeared to emerge from the sea and move 1.2–1.8 m (4-6 foot) strides up the beach for a few … [Read more...] about The Giant Goliath Penguin Hoax That Tricked Florida For 10 Entire Years
Chinese Authorities Have Declared The Dugong “Sea Cows” That Gave Rise to The Mermaid Myth Extinct
Exhaustive surveys revealed that nobody has seen a dugong in Chinese waters since 2008. According to research conducted by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), dugongs are now practically extinct in China as there have been no sightings of the adored "sea cow" grazers since 2008. These gentle giants, whose numbers fell after the 1970s, are apparently losing the war … [Read more...] about Chinese Authorities Have Declared The Dugong “Sea Cows” That Gave Rise to The Mermaid Myth Extinct