While Italy is under quarantine due to major coronavirus outbreaks and less boat traffic is clogging Venice's famous canals, wildlife has been spotted, specifically, dolphins and swans. But while the … [Read more...] about With Italy Under Quarantine, Dolphins Return to Venice Canals: WATCH
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RuPaul Called Out for Fracking on Wyoming Ranch
RuPaul gave an interview to NPR's Terry Gross in which he was asked about the 60-acre ranch in Wyoming and South Dakota he owns with his husband Georges LeBar. Asked what he was doing with all that … [Read more...] about RuPaul Called Out for Fracking on Wyoming Ranch
Scientists Discover Smallest Dinosaur Ever Recorded
A group of international scientists has announced evidence of the smallest dinosaur ever recorded. NHMLAC reports: "The tiny bird was found preserved in Burmese amber from Myanmar, trapped around … [Read more...] about Scientists Discover Smallest Dinosaur Ever Recorded
Poachers Slaughter Kenya’s Only White Female Giraffe and Her Calf
Poachers have killed Kenya's only white female giraffe and her calf, the Northern Rangelands Trust reported today. … [Read more...] about Poachers Slaughter Kenya’s Only White Female Giraffe and Her Calf
Puerto Rico Hit by Damaging 6.4 Earthquake in Series of Powerful Temblors
Puerto Rico was hit by a 6.4 earthquake early Tuesday morning following a series of quakes measuring between 4.3 and 6.0 which were centered off the island's southern … [Read more...] about Puerto Rico Hit by Damaging 6.4 Earthquake in Series of Powerful Temblors
30 Animals, Including Entire Ape House, Die in Tragic German Zoo Fire Sparked by New Year’s Sky Lanterns: VIDEO
A tragic zoo fire sparked by sky lanterns let go to celebrate the new year killed at least 30 animals at the Krefeld Zoo in Germany. The AP reports: "The zoo near the Dutch border said its entire … [Read more...] about 30 Animals, Including Entire Ape House, Die in Tragic German Zoo Fire Sparked by New Year’s Sky Lanterns: VIDEO
Fishermen Save Bald Eagle Caught in the Grip of a Giant Octopus: WATCH
Fishermen off of Canada's Vancouver Island saved a bald eagle this week as it struggled in the clutches of a giant octopus. https://youtu.be/bn3UacbnvYo The fishermen worked at Mowi Canada … [Read more...] about Fishermen Save Bald Eagle Caught in the Grip of a Giant Octopus: WATCH
Supermassive Black Hole at the Center of our Galaxy May Have a Friend
An artist’s conception of two black holes entwined in a gravitational tango. NASA/JPL-Caltech/SwRI/MSSS/Christopher Go Smadar Naoz, University of California, Los Angeles Do … [Read more...] about Supermassive Black Hole at the Center of our Galaxy May Have a Friend
Sperm Whale Strands with 220 lb. Ball of Plastic, Trash, and Debris in its Stomach
Scottish Marine Animal Strandings Scheme (SMASS) A massive sperm whale discovered stranded in Scotland on Thursday later died, and a necropsy performed by researchers revealed a 220 lb. (100kg) … [Read more...] about Sperm Whale Strands with 220 lb. Ball of Plastic, Trash, and Debris in its Stomach
Koala Pulled from Australian Bushfire in Viral Rescue Video Dies
Earlier this week we posted about a viral video of a badass woman named Toni who took off her own shirt to rescue a crying koala from a raging Australian bushfire. The koala, who was named … [Read more...] about Koala Pulled from Australian Bushfire in Viral Rescue Video Dies
