Welcome to the club of sentient beings, lobsters, octopuses, and squid (at least in the UK). In its Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill, the UK government has formally included decapod crustaceans (crabs, lobsters, and crayfish) and cephalopod mollusks (octopuses, squid, and cuttlefish). This implies they are now considered "sentient entities" in the United Kingdom. The … [Read more...] about In the United Kingdom, Octopuses, Squid, and Lobsters Are Recognized As Sentient Beings
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Tremendous Rescue Cow Demands Snuggles From Everyone He Meets
"He is wise, brave and extremely loving" ❤️ Chico is a lively cow, but even the most energetic creatures need a sleep now and then - and the lucky ones get to doze off directly on a friend's shoulder. Chico was rescued from a butcher and sent to The Gentle Barn, an animal refuge, in 2017. Since then, he's been a barn favorite. "Chico is incredible!" Ellie Laks, founder … [Read more...] about Tremendous Rescue Cow Demands Snuggles From Everyone He Meets
Archaeologist Builds Massive Scale Model of Ancient Rome over the Course of 35 Years
A vast 1:250 scale model depicting the splendor of ancient Rome is hidden amid the suburban Roman area of EUR. The plaster replica, known as the Plastico di Roma Imperiale, was ordered by Mussolini in 1933 and shows Rome during the reign of Constantine I in the fourth century AD. It is currently shown in the Museum of Roman Civilization, which was established in the 1930s to … [Read more...] about Archaeologist Builds Massive Scale Model of Ancient Rome over the Course of 35 Years
The World’s Largest Plant Has Been Discovered In The Ocean Off The Coast Of Australia
Although seagrass may not appear to be noteworthy, one variety of seaweed has just been named the world's largest known plant. A team of researchers discovered a 4,500-year-old field of seagrass off the coast of Australia, as reported in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B. This Posidonia australis field is really made up of only one plant that sprouted from a single … [Read more...] about The World’s Largest Plant Has Been Discovered In The Ocean Off The Coast Of Australia
This Image Of Clouds In Minnesota Resembles Crashing Ocean Waves
We've seen some spectacular storm clouds, but none like this. Theresa Lucas was travelling toward the Minnesota town of Bemidji when she took a snapshot to show her daughter how far away she was. She had no idea her snap photograph would spark such a stir. This is due to the fact that she not only recorded her position, but also some beautiful storm clouds that create a … [Read more...] about This Image Of Clouds In Minnesota Resembles Crashing Ocean Waves