Some of the first civilizations were born thousands of years ago along the banks of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. The rivers carved out the Fertile Crescent, a land of prosperous trade routes, abundant farmland, and great towns. These antiquated Mesopotamian remains may still be seen today in Iraq, Iran, and other Near Eastern countries. A severe drought is currently … [Read more...] about Tigris River Recedes Due To Drought, Exposing A 3,400-Year-Old City
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Cats May Be Able to Learn Each Other’s Names by Listening to Us, According to Research
Pet owners would find it difficult to think that their animal companions don't comprehend when they speak to them. After all, the tiniest head tilts and responses to speech tones suffice as evidence that animals understand their human counterparts. But cats can be cryptic. Do they pay attention? Well, a recent research has given some support to what many cat owners already know … [Read more...] about Cats May Be Able to Learn Each Other’s Names by Listening to Us, According to Research
109 Live Animals Are Discovered By X-Ray In Women’s Luggage At The Airport In Bangkok
Following the discovery of 109 live animals in their luggage at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport, two women were detained and charged with smuggling, according to Thai authorities. The wild animals were found in two suitcases after an x-ray check, according to a statement released on Monday by Thailand's Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation. Two … [Read more...] about 109 Live Animals Are Discovered By X-Ray In Women’s Luggage At The Airport In Bangkok
Bear Enters Wisconsin Home While Family Is Sleeping, As Seen On Video
A bear entered a cabin near Crivitz, Wisconsin, while the family was sleeping, and a conservation warden had to get it out. Tim Werner, a warden for the Department of Natural Resources, never imagined that a popular video would turn him into a famous bear wrangler, according to WBAY. Werner stated, "I saw the video, and I was honestly pretty shocked, and I got a good … [Read more...] about Bear Enters Wisconsin Home While Family Is Sleeping, As Seen On Video
For killing 60 Lab Mice, An Egyptian Teaching Assistant Was Sentenced To Six Months In Prison
A teaching assistant from Egypt who killed 60 lab mice to thwart a colleague's research has been given a six-month prison term. According to a police custody record, the man, Armian M, acknowledged poisoning the mice's drinking water in order to kill them. When his colleague, a South Valley University veterinary pathology fellow, arrived at her lab, she discovered all of … [Read more...] about For killing 60 Lab Mice, An Egyptian Teaching Assistant Was Sentenced To Six Months In Prison