Octopuses, squids, and their cephalopod kin may soon find themselves receiving the same legal protections in the United States as other animals commonly employed in scientific research, such as monkeys and rodents. A recent call for information by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) signals a potential shift in policy, marking a crucial step towards recognizing the … [Read more...] about Octopuses Could Soon Get Same Legal Protections As Monkeys In US Research
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What Do Kea Look Like? A Closer Look at New Zealand’s Unique Alpine Parrot
What Do Kea Look Like? The kea, a parrot native to New Zealand's South Island, possesses several distinctive physical attributes that set it apart from other birds. In this article, we'll explore the unique characteristics of the kea, from its appearance and size to its habitat and breeding habits. Kea's Appearance The kea is a remarkable parrot with an appearance … [Read more...] about What Do Kea Look Like? A Closer Look at New Zealand’s Unique Alpine Parrot
This 150-Year-Old Wisteria Tree Is the World’s Most Beautiful
A wisteria tree that is commonly referred to as “the most beautiful in the world” may be seen in the Ashikaga Flower Park in Tochigi, Japan. When in full bloom, the huge tree, which is roughly 150 years old, is breathtaking. The vertical blossoms drop so low to the ground that they almost touch it, creating a purplish-pink cloud that floats above the grass. Human involvement … [Read more...] about This 150-Year-Old Wisteria Tree Is the World’s Most Beautiful
Man points camera at ice – then captures the unimaginable on film
Photographer James Balog and his team were examining a glacier when their cameras caught something out of the ordinary. The incident took place in Greenland, where James and his mates were gathering images from cameras that had been deployed around the Arctic Circle over the years. James and his crew were looking for some good shots for an upcoming documentary, but no one … [Read more...] about Man points camera at ice – then captures the unimaginable on film
Dog rescued from shelter now rides in custom sidecar on owner’s motorcycle
It’s always incredible when a shelter dog gets adopted. There’s nothing like seeing these dogs have their first taste of freedom and bond with their new owner. Like one dog, who after getting adopted is living life in the fast lane, riding in his new owner’s motorcycle with her own custom sidecar. According to WMUR, Michael Sexton of Manchester, New Hampshire … [Read more...] about Dog rescued from shelter now rides in custom sidecar on owner’s motorcycle