Volunteer Calls Animal Shelter Their ‘Happy Place
When Ann Chard first delivered blankets to an animal shelter 25 years ago, she never expected to become a daily fixture there. But now, at 69, she spends every day…
Elephants are not people, US court rules
A Colorado court has rejected an attempt to free five elephants from a zoo, ruling that elephants do not qualify as people under the law. The case, brought by an…
Photographer Discovers an Enigmatic Flock of 1,000 Bald Eagles
What do you think they’re talking about? Wildlife photographer Christian Sasse has spent nearly two decades capturing the majestic beauty of eagles. Among the countless photos and videos he’s taken,…
Son Steps In to Help His Mom by Running Store Errands for Her
The grocery list goes in his backpack It’s a peaceful Sunday morning in Antioquia, Colombia, and Doña Graciela is preparing her weekly grocery list. Though she only needs a few…
Bright Yellow Eyes Emerge from the Ruins of a Woman’s Home
His wings were too damaged to fly 💔 As wildfires continue to ravage Los Angeles, many people and animals have been left injured and homeless. Yet, amidst the devastation, moments…
What makes some plant species ‘ripe’ for domestication
Researchers at the University of Southampton have proposed that some wild plant species possess certain attributes which make them more suitable for human cultivation than others. The scientists, investigating the…
Manatees Seek Warmth Near Power Plants as Winter Storms Sweep Across Florida
A polar vortex that has hit much of the U.S. with ice and snow has dealt a glancing blow to Florida and its manatee population RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. (AP) —…
‘Red flags’ raised over ancient sea monster pulled from Moroccan mine
A mosasaur species with saw-like teeth that was described by scientists in 2021 may have been based on forged fossils, and researchers are now calling for CT scans to determine…
Brave Teenager Confronts Wildfire to Rescue Stranded Horse and Lead It to Safety
She saved his life. Wildfires continue to rage across the Los Angeles area, causing one of the worst natural disasters on record. While the full extent of the damage is…
Farmworker Spotting Family Huddled on Blanket While Driving Down Remote Road
And the mom was pregnant 😰 Recently, a farmworker near Fresno, California, was going about his typical morning when he noticed a small family of Chihuahuas huddled by the side…