For many people it’s not uncommon to spot a deer hanging around their home, but the sight of one deer recently left one couple stunned — a “ghost” sighting right in time for Halloween. Abbey Cabler, of Spring Hill, Tennessee, was startled on Tuesday morning by her husband, who urged her to rush outside quickly, according to WKRN. She ran out to their yard, and her husband told her h
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Australia is known for its vast landscapes and unique wildlife, but among its remarkable creatures, there’s one particular steer that stands head and shoulders above the rest – both literally and figuratively. Meet Knickers, the two-meter-tall, 1,400-kilogram giant cow that has captured the world’s attention and defied all expectations. Knickers is not your ordinary farm animal. H
In Kenya, a photograph of an incredibly uncommon white giraffe was taken. The magnificent animal was photographed outside the Ishaqbini Hirola Conservancy in Ijara County on June 30. The giraffe has a rare genetic disease known as leucism, which causes a lack of pigmentation in skin cells, hair, fur, feathers, or scales, resulting in its white appearance. Unlike albinism, which is
Some of the earliest bridges in the world are thought to be four Mycenaean corbel arch structures that may be found close to the Greek villages of Mycenae and Arkadiko. At least two of them have been in use for at least 3,000 years. Arkadiko Bridge, a surviving example of Mycenaean bridge construction in Argolis, Peloponnesos. Image credit: Flausa123 All of the bridges share a common de
Nature, in all its grandeur, often unfurls breathtaking spectacles that captivate the human imagination. Among these remarkable manifestations stands “Kummakivi,” a name which, in Finnish, translates to “Oddstone.” This enigmatic entity, a colossal rock, has stood as a testament to the enduring forces of nature for an astounding span of 12,000 years. Nestled in the heart of Finland,
Alaskans commonly see eagles and foxes, but seeing them hanging out together seems like a rare sight. Even less often they can be seen next to pets outside the door of the house. Pam Aus, however, recently posted a video on YouTube that captured the scene of a bald eagle, a fox, and her two cats getting along on her porch. Four creatures, one feathered and three furry beasts, once thought to bare
Recently, ecologists at Mt Gibson Wildlife Sanctuary in Australia were conducting a routine survey when they noticed something amazing. A group of female western quolls appeared to have something wriggling in their pouches. The ecologists were thrilled — the sanctuary’s very first baby western quolls had arrived. BRIANA VERSCHOOR Western quolls are marsupial mammals who grow to be
Last week, a homeowner in San Francisco awoke to find an unexpected guest dozing peacefully on their patio. The furry visitor had evidently noticed the patio furniture’s soft pillows and cushions, determining it to be the perfect place for a snooze. He’d hit the sleepy-time jackpot with that cozy spot — and he seemed to know it. ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL SAN FRANCISCO Though the h
39,000-year-old cave bear is discovered perfectly preserved and baring its TEETH in Siberia: Scientists hail a discovery of 'world importance' Russian scientists have discovered a 39,000-year-old perfectly preserved cave bear and cub in Siberia. Until now, only bones have been found of cave bears, a prehistoric species or subspecies that lived in Eurasia from around 300,000 to 15,000 years ago.
Meganeura is a genus of extinct insects from the Carboniferous period (approximately 300 million years ago), which resembled and are related to the present-day dragonflies. Its wingspans from 65 cm (25.6 in) to more than 70 cm (28 in), M.Monyi is one of the largest known species of flying insects. Meganeura was predatory and their diet consisted mainly of other insects. Fossils were di