I love animals, and I can say with certainty that being chained up in the back of a pickup truck is no a place for an animal, especially not a full-grown mountain lion. But that was exactly where a mountain lion named Mufasa was forced to live. He belonged to a traveling circus in Peru and his life was made a living hell — all so people could be entertained and his owner … [Read more...] about Circus lion was locked up for 20 long years, now watch his reaction when he’s released
Armadillo Girdled Lizard: A Unique Species of South Africa’s Western Deserts
The armadillo girdled lizard, scientifically known as Ouroborus cataphractus, is a captivating reptile commonly referred to as the armadillo spiny-tailed lizard or the golden-armadillo lizard. This species belongs to the Cordylidae family and is native to the desert regions along South Africa's western coastline. In 2011, it was reclassified into its own genus based on … [Read more...] about Armadillo Girdled Lizard: A Unique Species of South Africa’s Western Deserts
Guttation
Guttation is the exudation of drops of xylem sap on the tips or edges of leaves of some vascular plants, such as grasses, and a number of fungi, which are not plants but were previously categorized as such and studied as part of botany. Process At night, transpiration usually does not occur, because most plants have their stomata closed. When there … [Read more...] about Guttation
The Critically Endangered Sumatran Rhinos: A Desperate Battle Against Extinction
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