ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Zoos Forced Shut Down Due to Pandemic May Have to Euthanize Animals

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 06.17.2020 09:23 AM

Zoo animals might need to be euthanized if they cannot be rehomed as sites can no longer afford animal welfare.

Fears Over Coronavirus Transmission Affecting Pet Fishes As They Unintentionally Suffer From Alcohol Poisoning

06.17.2020 08:03 AM

Fish pet owners are unknowingly putting their pets in danger by sticking their hands in fish tanks after applying hand sanitizer. Cases of alcohol poisoning in pet fishes have been increasing, prompting concerned pet store staff to educate their customers.

[VIDEO] Human Speech Evolved From Lip-Smacking in Chimps, Study Suggests

06.17.2020 06:13 AM

Have you ever noticed chimps doing lip-smacking? Researchers say this mannerism seen in apes has some implications on the evolution of human speech. Click the link above to learn more.

Guinea Pig Studies: Hormone System Adaptability Could Explain Male's Aggressive Behavior During Adulthood

06.17.2020 05:26 AM

A new study on guinea pigs focuses on their hormone systems in correlation with their social adaptability. It has previously been known that adolescence was when the animals establish their ability to adapt to social environments. However, the new research says they can do it during adulthood as well.

Whales’ Resting Period Dramatically Declines Even When Boats Are About 100M Away: New Study Urges New Watching Guidelines

06.17.2020 00:38 AM

Researchers have found that even with whale-watching boats keeping a safe distance from the creatures, noise from the boat's engines could still reach them. Scientists say this disturbance has implications on the creature's health and behavior.

Businesswoman Terrified Over a Giant Hornet-Like Insect Falling From the Sky Into Her Garden, What Could It Be?

06.16.2020 23:03 PM

A giant wasp-like insect longer than a cotton bud fell from the sky and landed on a garden horrifying the resident of the house as it could be dangerous.

Diego the Giant Tortoise Returns Home to Galapagos After 5 Decades of Reproducing in Captivity

06.16.2020 09:46 AM

Around 50 years ago, Diego the giant Galapagos tortoise was held in captivity to save his species who only has 2 males and 12 females at that time.

Peregrine Eggs Stolen From UK’s National Park to Be Sold in the Black Market for $25,000 Each: Authorities

06.16.2020 09:44 AM

Valuable falcon eggs had gone missing at Peak District. Authorities suspect that they are being hatched for the black market, similarly to Jeffrey Lendrum's wildlife crimes.

Hope for Our Planet Still Stands As 50% of the Earth’s Ice-Free Land Remains Untouched and Can Be Preserved Through Prompt Maintenance Efforts: Study

06.16.2020 06:57 AM

A new study reveals that half of the Earth's ice-free land remains untouched by humans and that there is still hope in preserving it. The catch is that officials have to act quickly if they wish to maintain the remaining unspoiled parts of the planet. Click the link above to learn more.

Jaguar Poaching Rose 200-Fold Over Last Five Years As Chinese Demand Medicinal Paste Skyrocketed

06.16.2020 04:21 AM

Jaguar poaching has devastatingly increased 200-fold in the last five years, new research reveals. Due to the rising demand of Chinese consumers for a medicinal paste from the animal's carcasses, the scientists fear this might lead to the lessening of the species' population.

Hummingbirds Can See More Colors With Greater Spectrum Than Human Eye: Here’s Why

06.16.2020 04:16 AM

Hummingbirds can see colors that people do not because they have four types of color-sensitive cone cells.

Green Groups Express Disappointment With Lack of Environmental Policies

06.16.2020 03:23 AM

Australian green groups fear for the future of threatened species and ecosystems as the government is currently focusing on economic recovery.

About 250,000 Wild Pacific Salmons Trapped in Impassable Barrier in Canada Rescued

06.16.2020 01:53 AM

About 75% of the sockeye salmon have been wiped out in Canada, rescuers hope to stop its population's decline.

Photobomber of the Year: Diver Gets Unexpected Cuddle From Seal Underwater

06.15.2020 13:54 PM

British diver captures an image of a seal hugging him while taking underwater photos. Human photobombers are great, but sometimes animals also join the picture in unexpected ways.

Remarkable Discovery on Trees Tell Tales of Australia’s Aboriginal Culture

06.15.2020 00:59 AM

Research reveals breakthrough findings on the history of Aboriginal Australians through the discovery of a new tree scar and stone tool. Scientists find evidence that the community displayed cultural persistence during their time. Click the link above to learn more.

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