Sometimes animals come into our lives in the most unexpected ways, and we know it’s meant to be. Recently, members of a clean-up crew discovered a dog abandoned in the trash… and one of them went above and beyond to give him a great new life. According to a Facebook post from the Missouri Department of Conservation, a crew consisting of Missouri Stream Teams, … [Read more...] about Trash crew finds tiny puppy abandoned in a garbage bag — one man sees him and knows it’s meant to be
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These bugs come out at nighttime, and attacking victims, they silently kill or leave them with a lifelong infection
As a young child Emiliana Rodríguez recalls watching friends play a nighttime game of soccer, where one of the players suddenly dropped dead on the field. Not knowing what had happened, the Bolivian-born Rodríguez grew fearful of the night, afraid of the silent killer called Chagas, the “monster” she was told only comes out at night. Chagas is a different kind of … [Read more...] about These bugs come out at nighttime, and attacking victims, they silently kill or leave them with a lifelong infection
Caribbean Mountain frogs that taste like chicken born at London Zoo
Six froglets of one of the world's most threatened frog species have been born at London Zoo. The arrival of the new Mountain chicken frogs has been heralded by conservationists, who estimate that just 20 frogs remain in the wild. Originally from the Caribbean, jumbo frogs are a local delicacy supposedly tasting like chicken and can reach up to 1kg (2lbs) - hence the … [Read more...] about Caribbean Mountain frogs that taste like chicken born at London Zoo
Frozen Fur Ball Turns Out To Be 30,000-Year-Old Ice Age Squirrel
It looks like this little guy died while sleeping. Don’t be mistaken by this unassuming fur ball – it’s actually the curled-up mummified remains of a 30,000-year-old Arctic ground squirrel. Look closely and you'll see it's in such remarkable condition that it's possible to make out its tiny claws. The discovery was recently revealed by the Yukon Beringia Interpretive … [Read more...] about Frozen Fur Ball Turns Out To Be 30,000-Year-Old Ice Age Squirrel
The murderous creature you live with is a murderous creature, study confirms
More scientific evidence has surfaced to show that while Mittens may be your sweet angel, letting her roam outside is also a big threat to biodiversity. Who are they? A single woman's life companion. A dog lover's scapegoat. They are the freaky little furry guys we know as the cat. What's the big deal? Scientists reviewed more than 100 years' worth … [Read more...] about The murderous creature you live with is a murderous creature, study confirms