A Brazilian couple has spent the last 20 years transforming a barren ranch into a lush paradise for animals. Sebastião Salgado, a renowned photographer, and his wife Lélia Deluiz Wanick Salgado bought the land in 1994 and were shocked by the devastation caused by deforestation and commercial farming. Determined to make a change, the couple set out to replant the land with … [Read more...] about From Barren Wasteland to Thriving Ecosystem: The Incredible Story of a Brazilian Couple’s Reforestation Project
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World’s First IVF Rhino Pregnancy Is Big Step To Saving Species On Brink Of Extinction
Scientists are trying to save the world's last two remaining northern white rhinos from extinction. A huge breakthrough for endangered rhino species in Africa has been achieved through the world’s first in-vitro fertilization (IVF) rhino pregnancy. A team has successfully implanted a lab-created rhino embryo into a surrogate rhino mother for the first time, resulting in … [Read more...] about World’s First IVF Rhino Pregnancy Is Big Step To Saving Species On Brink Of Extinction
This Elusive Creature Wasn’t Seen for Nearly 30 Years. Then It Appeared on Camera
In the heart of Vietnam, a forest shrouded in mystery has long been plagued by the haunting silence of “empty forest syndrome,” a phenomenon where the vibrant beauty of a tropical ecosystem exists, but its inhabitants have vanished. Scientists, however, embarked on a journey to unravel this enigma and stumbled upon a creature that hadn’t graced their lenses for nearly three … [Read more...] about This Elusive Creature Wasn’t Seen for Nearly 30 Years. Then It Appeared on Camera
Elephants Call Each Other By Names, New Study Says – The First Non-Humans Found to Do So
In a groundbreaking revelation, a recent study conducted by researchers from Colorado State University and other institutions suggests that elephants possess a sophisticated form of communication — they call each other by names. This newfound ability sets elephants apart as the first non-humans known to employ specific vocal sounds to identify and address their social partners … [Read more...] about Elephants Call Each Other By Names, New Study Says – The First Non-Humans Found to Do So
Zoo celebrates birth of first-ever southern white rhino calf on Christmas Eve — congrats
It was a very special Christmas this year for the staff at Zoo Atlanta, who celebrated the birth of a rare Southern white rhinoceros, the first ever born at the zoo. According to a press release, 22-year-old rhino mom Kiazi gave birth to her calf on December 24, marking a historic first for Zoo Atlanta right in time for Christmas. Veterinary teams are monitoring the … [Read more...] about Zoo celebrates birth of first-ever southern white rhino calf on Christmas Eve — congrats