Scientists in Taiwan have named a new species of land snail in honor of the fight for same-sex marriage rights, according to a report in the journal … [Read more...] about Scientists Name New Snail Species in Honor of Marriage Equality and Gay Rights
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WWF Says Earth Has Lost 50% Of Its Wildlife In The Past 40 Years
A new report from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the Zoological Society of London has found the number of wild animals on Earth has reduced by half … [Read more...] about WWF Says Earth Has Lost 50% Of Its Wildlife In The Past 40 Years
Tell ‘Chizi’s Tale’ and Help Save the Rhino: VIDEO
In August we reported that South Africa would evacuate 500 rhinos from the Kruger National Park to protect them from poachers as the illegal trade in … [Read more...] about Tell ‘Chizi’s Tale’ and Help Save the Rhino: VIDEO
Researchers Film Young White Killer Whale: VIDEO
Researchers off the coast of Kamchatka in Eastern Russia have captured footage of a juvenile white Orca. Previously, researchers filmed a mature male … [Read more...] about Researchers Film Young White Killer Whale: VIDEO
Army of Frogs Gather Around iPhone to Marvel At Worm Video: WATCH
Did you know a group of frogs is called an "army"? Or that frogs are positively mesmerized by video footage of worms? See for yourself, … [Read more...] about Army of Frogs Gather Around iPhone to Marvel At Worm Video: WATCH
South Africa To Evacuate 500 Rhinos To Save Them From Poachers
The South African government has announced it will relocate as many as 500 rhinos form the Kruger National Park, a large nature reserve comparable in … [Read more...] about South Africa To Evacuate 500 Rhinos To Save Them From Poachers
New Jersey Bear Strolls Through Neighborhood On Two Legs: VIDEO
For a change of pace, this is a post about bears of the Stephen Colbert "godless eating machines" variety. Ian Bohman of New Jersey stepped … [Read more...] about New Jersey Bear Strolls Through Neighborhood On Two Legs: VIDEO
Adorable Baby Seal Takes a Ride with a Couple of Surfers: VIDEO
By attaching a GoPro camera to his surfboard, surfer Mathew Stanley captured amazing footage of a baby seal playing with him and his … [Read more...] about Adorable Baby Seal Takes a Ride with a Couple of Surfers: VIDEO
Fawn Reacts Appropriately to a Hot Man Rubbing its Belly: VIDEO
Everyone enjoys being fawned over, particularly this little guy. Wrote Justin Lewis: My buddy and I were clearing a right of way for the electric … [Read more...] about Fawn Reacts Appropriately to a Hot Man Rubbing its Belly: VIDEO
Here’s What it Looks Like When a Massive Whale Lifts Your Kayak: VIDEO
A pair of kayakers in Puerto Madryn, Argentina had the good fortune to spot some whales during their time in the water, most likely some southern … [Read more...] about Here’s What it Looks Like When a Massive Whale Lifts Your Kayak: VIDEO