The age-old question of whether foxes could be domesticated and become as beloved as our canine companions has intrigued many. In a heartwarming real-life tale, an Irishman named Patsy Gibbons found himself in a unique situation that may just provide a partial answer to this intriguing question. Meet Gibbons and his two adorable sidekicks, Grainne and Minnie – two foxes who embarked on
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The Mary River turtle has adapted to life underwater after splitting from all other living turtle lineages more than 18 million years ago. The mary river turtle can spend days underwater with the help of a specialised organ inside its butt. (Image credit: Rob D the Pastry Chef via Shutterstock) Name: Mary River turtle (Elusor macrurus) Where it lives: Mary /Moonaboola River
Almost ten years ago, Jon Stewart retired from “The Daily Show” to focus on a new endeavor — opening a sanctuary for farm animals with his wife, Tracey, in New Jersey. Since then, the couple’s Hockhockson Farm Foundation has been haven for dozens of animals in need. And through it all, there’s been someone special by the Stewarts’ side: Their dog, Dipper.
The other day, animal caretakers from KOALA RESCUE Inc. in Australia were called to a property where a concerned citizen had reported seeing a koala lying motionless at the base of a tree. Sadly, when they arrived, they found that the koala in question had already passed away — but in her final moments, she was not alone. Embracing her body was a second koala, presumed to be her companion.
Geologists have discovered 280-million-year-old tree fossils in what is believed to be evidence of the oldest polar forest found in Antarctica. The polar forest grew at a latitude where plants can’t grow today and scientists are now trying to understand why they went extinct (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee/Screengrab) Erik Gulbranson and John Isbell from the University of Wisconsi
There’s nothing like waking up to stunning vistas and inspirational landscapes, especially while travelling. But a unique accommodation concept – sleeping in a glass pod precariously placed on the side of a Peruvian cliff – has taken the idea of a room with a view to a new extreme. Guests can sleep beneath the stars, perched on the side of a cliff in the Sacred Valley of Peru. Created by
While icebergs may appear to be gentle giants, when they flip over, they can unleash a deadly power. While this clearly displays their stunning underbelly, it also creates tsunamis, earthquakes, and may even swallow adjacent boats. But what causes these massive ice mountains to topple in the first place? To comprehend this process, we must first define icebergs. The picture was taken h
This is the touching moment a male swan was seen caring for his young after their mother passed away. Despite the fact that swan couples are known for selecting their mates for life, it is still rare for a guy to care for the babies while their mother is away. However, this concerned father’s instincts kicked in, and as a result, all of his small children are safe! Matthew Raifman Shor
When it comes to observing wildlife, the tour guides with Get Up And Go Kayaking (GUAGK) have seen just about everything Florida’s state parks have to offer. Floating in transparent kayaks, the guides and their guests get firsthand looks at animal behavior in places like Silver Springs State Park above water and below. They’re used to seeing animals of all kinds interacting with each othe
The world’s oldest animal sperm has been found in a tiny crustacean trapped in Amber about 100 million years ago in Myanmar by the international partnership of researchers from London’s Queen Mary University and the Chinese Academy of Science in Nanjing. Dr. He Wang of the Chinese Academy of Science in Nanjing led the study team to locate sperm in a new species called Myanmarcypris hui.