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07/12/2019

What Do Sharks Eat and Why We Shouldn’t Be Scared of Them?

Sharks were known as ‘sea dogs’ until the 16th century. Although the history behind the origin of their name is uncertain, one thing remains common – they are still regarded as one of the most feared marine organisms. Great white sharks feed on fish (including other sharks) and cetaceans, such...

07/12/2019

Europe to Ban Neonicotinoids.

The European Commission (EC) will severely restrict the use of the neonicotinoid pesticides blamed by some researchers for the widespread collapse of bee populations. A fierce debate over the role the chemicals continues among researchers, lawmakers, and industry, but for the next 2 years, the EC wi...

07/12/2019

The cost of flocking.

Geese glide swiftly through the air in a V-formation that provides great aerodynamic benefits, including decreased energy requirements. Pigeons, on the other hand, fly in busy cluster flocks — taking sharp, banked turns and flapping their wings rapidly — which, it seems, takes a great deal more ...

07/12/2019

The Cold-blooded Pet: Chinese Water Dragons Facts.

Found in lush tropical forests, always close to a source of water, the Chinese water dragon is arboreal in nature and needs a lot of space. It is capable of camouflaging perfectly well with its surroundings and can change its shades from green to brown within no time at all. The Physignathus cocinci...

07/12/2019

New US ivory regulations mark a victory in the fight to save elephants.

Setting an example for the world in the fight to save elephants, the United States has finalized new regulations that will help shut down commercial elephant ivory trade within its borders and stop wildlife crime overseas. The change in US elephant ivory policy shifts the burden to the seller to pro...

07/12/2019

Somewhere in Khabarovsk, Russia, there lives a passionate felted wool artist that makes the cutest woodland animals that seem like they came out of a Disney movie. Her name is Yulia Derevschikova, and she's been doing this since 2015.

07/12/2019

As much as owners like taking pictures of their pets, it's clear that animals don't share the same enthusiasm. Getting one pet, whether it's a cat or dog, to pose for a picture is sometimes close to impossible, and as a result, many of us have a ton of blurry photos. It's hard to imagine what it's l...

07/12/2019

Life with cats is full of surprises. One moment they're making you their slave, the next they're bathing you in purrs and affection. However, an 8-year-old tabby called Gambino Bambino has just found a new way to amaze its owner.