I love animals, and I can say with certainty that being chained up in the back of a pickup truck is no a place for an animal, especially not a full-grown mountain lion. But that was exactly where a mountain lion named Mufasa was forced to live. He belonged to a traveling circus in Peru and his life was made a living hell — all so people could be entertained and his owner … [Read more...] about Circus lion was locked up for 20 long years, now watch his reaction when he’s released
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People Lived in This Cave for 78,000 Years: A Testament to Human Culture and Technology
The Panga ya Saidi cave network in Kenya’s Rift Valley has been occupied by Homo sapiens for an astonishing 78,000 years. A new study published in the journal Nature Communications sheds light on how human culture and technology have changed over that time. The cave network is located in an ecotone, where grassland and coastal tropical forest meet. This unique spot allowed … [Read more...] about People Lived in This Cave for 78,000 Years: A Testament to Human Culture and Technology
This Ancient 20-Sided Crystal Dice is About 2,000 Years Old
Archaeology is a fascinating subject that allows us to discover and learn about the history of our ancestors. Every once in a while, an archaeological discovery is made that is truly remarkable, and one such discovery is the 20-sided crystal dice that dates back to the Roman empire period. This dice, now housed in the Musée du Louvre, is made of rock crystal and is only 1cm … [Read more...] about This Ancient 20-Sided Crystal Dice is About 2,000 Years Old
Scientists Revive ‘Zombie Virus’ Which Was Frozen Under Permafrost For 48,500 Years
How about NOPE?! 😲 Scientists are worried that a ‘zombie virus’ which spent 48,500 years frozen in permafrost in Siberia has been revived. French scientist Jean-Michel Claverie tested earth samples taken from permafrost to see whether any viral particles it contained were still infectious. He managed, in 2014, to revive a virus isolated from the permafrost, making it … [Read more...] about Scientists Revive ‘Zombie Virus’ Which Was Frozen Under Permafrost For 48,500 Years
World’s Loneliest Orca Dies After More Than 40 Years In Captivity
Animal rights activists and concerned citizens around the world are mourning the loss of Kiska, the last surviving orca at Marineland in Niagara Falls, Canada. The 46-year-old orca passed away recently after spending her entire life in captivity at the park, where she faced decades of confinement in a small tank. Kiska was taken from her family in Iceland in 1979 at a young … [Read more...] about World’s Loneliest Orca Dies After More Than 40 Years In Captivity