Sumatran rhinos, the smallest of the living rhinoceros species and the only Asian rhino with two horns, occupy a unique and critical position in the animal kingdom. Covered with long hair and bearing a striking resemblance to their extinct woolly rhino relatives, these magnificent creatures are teetering on the brink of extinction. In this article, we delve into the world of … [Read more...] about The Critically Endangered Sumatran Rhinos: A Desperate Battle Against Extinction
Discovering the Enigmatic Ocean Sunfish: Nature’s Heaviest Bony Fish
The ocean sunfish, scientifically known as Mola mola, presents a perplexing appearance that might seem like the result of a mad scientist's experiment. This immense, flat-bodied fish, adorned in a silvery-gray hue, boasts a petite mouth and oversized eyes that appear to vanish into its even larger frame, complete with a truncated tail. Weighing in at a staggering 5,000 pounds … [Read more...] about Discovering the Enigmatic Ocean Sunfish: Nature’s Heaviest Bony Fish
Why Losing A Dog Is More Difficult Than Losing A Relative Or A Friend
My wife and I recently went through one of the most agonizing events of our lives: the euthanasia of our beloved dog, Murphy. I remember making eye contact with Murphy moments before she breathed her last — she gave me an endearing mix of confusion and comfort that everything was well because we were both by her side. The Discussion When people who have never owned a dog … [Read more...] about Why Losing A Dog Is More Difficult Than Losing A Relative Or A Friend
The Enigmatic Extinction of the Gastric-Brooding Frog
The Gastric-Brooding Frog: A Remarkable Tale of Extinction The Rheobatrachus, whose members are famously known as the gastric-brooding frogs or platypus frogs, is a genus of extinct ground-dwelling frogs native to Queensland in eastern Australia. This genus, comprising only two species, holds a unique place in the annals of amphibian history due to its extraordinary method … [Read more...] about The Enigmatic Extinction of the Gastric-Brooding Frog
Conspiracy Theorist Asks “If Dinosaurs Actually Existed, Wouldn’t Their Bones Be Everywhere?”
A video of a conspiracy theorist has gone over the last few days, in which she invites people to put their "critical thinking skills to the test" and asks "If dinosaurs actually existed, wouldn't their bones be everywhere?" While it's odd critical thinking to disregard all the evidence we have that dinosaurs existed because we haven't found even more evidence that they … [Read more...] about Conspiracy Theorist Asks “If Dinosaurs Actually Existed, Wouldn’t Their Bones Be Everywhere?”