A dog pack has been taught to defend South Africa's wildlife, and they have already protected 45 rhinos from poaching. Many different canine breeds, ranging from beagles to bloodhounds, have been deployed to defend endangered species from poachers. The canines begin training at birth and learn how to manage all of the stresses of real-world operations before starting work at … [Read more...] about Dogs Trained to Defend Animals Have Saved 45 Rhinos From Poachers in South Africa
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A Wind Turbine in The US Catches Fire Following a Lightning Strike and Emits Spiral-Shaped Smoke
In North Texas, United States, a lightning strike caused a wind turbine to catch fire. Fox News reports that the event happened on Friday. Fire Chief Perry Shaw informed the source that despite the arrival of crews from the Crowell Volunteer Fire Department, the fire could not be extinguished. On various social media sites, an eyewitness' video of the hypnotic image has gone … [Read more...] about A Wind Turbine in The US Catches Fire Following a Lightning Strike and Emits Spiral-Shaped Smoke
Shocking Beached Whale Installation “Washes Up” in the Philippines
The world's ocean plastic problem is more critical than ever since microplastics are contaminating the food chain and more marine creatures are becoming endangered. Greenpeace Philippines pushed the topic by using art to make a strong statement about the pollution problems that local people are suffering. Just south of Manila, a roughly 50-foot-long blue whale washed up on the … [Read more...] about Shocking Beached Whale Installation “Washes Up” in the Philippines
Netizens Were Surprised to Learn That Baby Owls Sleep on Face Down
Mark Rees, a journalist, shared a photo of a baby owl sleeping face down. According to IFL Science, adult owls can sleep sitting up because their bodies are fully developed, but baby owls have no choice but to sleep face down because their heads are simply too large. The phenomenon was also confirmed by the National Audubon Society. Interestingly, a young owl … [Read more...] about Netizens Were Surprised to Learn That Baby Owls Sleep on Face Down
Cute Violet Chinchillas From Behind Look Like Perfect Circles
Small rodents known as chinchillas are prized for their fluffy cuteness, but Cameron Holmes of Cameron's Chinchillas has a pack whose cuteness is unmatched. It's all because of their perfectly rounded butts, which resemble a huge dust ball or a Soot Sprite from the beloved animated film Spirited Away. The name of this particular breed of chinchillas—violets—comes from the … [Read more...] about Cute Violet Chinchillas From Behind Look Like Perfect Circles