American black bears are one of the most adaptable and intelligent bear species in the world. They are also excellent climbers. In fact, black bears regularly climb trees to feed, escape enemies, and even hibernate. One reason why black bears are such good climbers is their physical anatomy. They have strong, curved claws that allow them to grip tree bark easily. They also have a low center of
In the early 20th century, chance led us to the gate of the underground town of the most prominent giants of that period. This was an unprecedented find in the Grand Canyon, which soon repeated in the press. The Grand Canyon was the birthplace of a culture in which, according to an article published in the Gazeta de Arizona on April 5, 1909, people of cyclopean proportions existed. A civi
When we think of birds that can talk, parrots are usually the first ones that come up. But crows can talk too! By using their syrinx, crows can also mimic sounds or words that they often hear. Even though crows are not as domesticated as parrots, they can still be good at copying human speech without any mutilating. That being said, let’s meet Mourdour. Far from what many peop
A group of whale watchers almost lost their lives as the gigantic whale appeared surprisingly, without them knowing behind their boat. Located at Baja, California Peninsula of San Ignacio Lagoon and this whale-watching group was pictured waiting with their cameras ready for action. They almost missed their once-in-a-lifetime encounter, by looking in the wrong direction when the humpback whale popp
Human civilization has come a long way since the early days of our species. Rising out of caves and undeveloped lands, humans have built cities and homes that the early generations could never have imagined. The widespread growth of globalization has made it harder for historic cultures to be preserved. This is what makes the Dukha people of Mongolia so fascinating and amazing. The nomadic trib
Robots that create offshoots of themselves could be a future tool for science and medicine. Xenobots are synthetic lifeforms made from clusters of stem cells scraped from African clawed frog embryos. Douglas Blackiston and Sam Kriegman In nature most organisms reproduce by either mating and producing offspring, or creating clones of themselves. But a new mode of propagation is on the sceneâ
Doggerland, now submerged beneath the North Sea, connected Britain to continental Europe around 11,000 years ago. The term is derived from the Dogger Bank, a shallow area in the North Sea where fishermen often find the remains of prehistoric animals and artefacts. Doggerland was inhabited by Mesolithic people and was likely a rich environment supporting a variety of wildlife and human popula
During the rainy season, a captivating sight emerges in the Masungi Georeserve, Philippines: a 2-foot-tall specimen of the Pongapong flower (Amorphophallus paeoniifolius) in full bloom. This fascinating flower, resembling a witch’s hat, is one of the rarest plants found within the georeserve’s diverse ecosystem. The Pongapong’s unique appearance is sure to capture the attention of any
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
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
Photographer Finds Locations Of 1960s Postcards To See How They Look Today, And The Difference Is Unbelievable 
Hij zet 3 IKEA kastjes tegen elkaar aan en maakt dit voor zijn vrouw…Wat een gaaf resultaat!! 
Scientists Discover 512-Year-Old Shark, Which Would Be The Oldest Living Vertebrate On The Planet 
Hus til salg er kun 22 kvadratmeter – men vent til du ser det indvendigt 
Nearly Frozen Waves Captured On Camera By Nantucket Photographer 
It’s Official: Astronomers Have Discovered another Earth 
Meteorite That Recently Fell in Somalia Turns Out to Contain Two Minerals Never Before Seen on Earth 
Superknepet – så blir snuskiga ugnsformen som ny igen! 
