In almost every river in the world, some 12,000 different species of caddisfly larvae wriggle and crawl through sediment, twigs, and rocks in an attempt to build temporary aquatic cocoons. To do this, the small, slow-moving creatures excrete silk from salivary glands near their mouths which they use like mortar to stick together almost every available material into a cozy tube. … [Read more...] about Artist Hubert Duprat Collaborates with Caddisfly Larvae as They Build Aquatic Cocoons from Gold and Pearls
Great Britain and Ireland Show Their Colors
An astronaut on the International Space Station took this photograph during a rare clear day over Ireland and Great Britain. The wide view captures the contrasting colors of various land cover types present across the two islands. Coastal mountains and rough terrain flank the western edge of Ireland, making the peninsulas there appear browner than the more vegetated (green) … [Read more...] about Great Britain and Ireland Show Their Colors
Lost cat reunites with owner after 11 years apart: ‘a reunion story for the record books’
It’s always heartbreaking when a beloved pet goes missing, but it’s important to not lose hope: sometimes pets return to us when we least expect them, months or even years after they disappeared. That was the case recently, after a cat missing for 11 long years was found and finally reunited with his long lost family. In a case they called “a reunion story for the … [Read more...] about Lost cat reunites with owner after 11 years apart: ‘a reunion story for the record books’
‘Mellow’s last walk’: Neighbors come out to give terminally ill dog a final farewell
A dog’s life is short compared to a human’s, and many of us have experienced the heartbreak of having to say goodbye to a beloved pet. But one man decided to give his dog a beautiful final send-off with the help of his community. A boxer-pitbull mix named Mellow was recently diagnosed with a fast-spreading Lymphoma that would soon take his life. Knowing his dog’s days … [Read more...] about ‘Mellow’s last walk’: Neighbors come out to give terminally ill dog a final farewell
Firefighters rescue drowning baby deer from lake — thank you
Firefighters are sometimes stereotyped as “saving cats from trees,” and while there’s a lot more to the job, there’s some truth to that: firefighters often come to the rescue of animals in need. These heroic actions can save animals’ lives. That was the case recently, as one firefighter crew came to the aid of a baby deer drowning in a lake. According to a Facebook … [Read more...] about Firefighters rescue drowning baby deer from lake — thank you