Heliconia rostrata, the hanging lobster claw or false bird of paradise, is a herbaceous perennial plant native to El Salvador, Peru, Bolivia, Colombia, Venezuela, Costa Rica, and Ecuador, and naturalized in Puerto Rico.[2] Other heliconias grow in an upright position (e.g. Heliconia … [Read more...] about Heliconia rostrata
Tremarctinae
The Tremarctinae or short-faced bears is a subfamily of Ursidae that contains one living representative, the spectacled bear (Tremarctos ornatus) of South America, and several extinct species from four genera: the Florida spectacled bear (Tremarctos floridanus), the North American giant short-faced bears Arctodus (A. pristinus and A. simus), the South American giant short-faced … [Read more...] about Tremarctinae
C/1881 K1
C/1881 K1 (also called the Great Comet of 1881, Comet Tebbutt, 1881 III, 1881b) is a long-period comet discovered by Australian amateur astronomer John Tebbutt on 22 May 1881[2] at Windsor, New South Wales. It is called a great comet because of its brightness at its last apparition.[3] Observations On June 1 Tebbutt found the length of the tail to be 8° 38′. The comet … [Read more...] about C/1881 K1
Momma dog found tied up in sack on abandoned road, when vet looks closer the dark truth is revealed
People never fail to leave me speechless. Some people are so unbelievably cruel to animals that I just can’t imagine what goes through their minds. Do they even have a heart? Luckily, this story has a happy ending, which is why I wanted to share it with you. I promise you’ll have a smile on your face by the time you finish reading. It all began with Josiane Almeida, a … [Read more...] about Momma dog found tied up in sack on abandoned road, when vet looks closer the dark truth is revealed
Pit bull found dragging the baby across the floor by her diaper – seconds later everyone is hailing her a hero
Having a dog around a small helpless baby is a situation that can cause concern for some people, especially when it comes to certain dog breeds with a reputation for being “aggressive”. Probably top of this category is pit bull dogs as they are often viewed as unpredictable and sometimes dangerous. But one California mom has her pet pit bull to thank for saving her and … [Read more...] about Pit bull found dragging the baby across the floor by her diaper – seconds later everyone is hailing her a hero