All sorts of events that are usually part of our daily life have been put on ice due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. From small local gatherings like picnics and cookouts to large music festivals and even the Olympics, all have felt the sting of the ‘Rona. The list of disrupted everyday get-togethers includes religious …
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There’s some weird stuff going on in the world of invasive species and Europe. From our article about a mitten crab invading a woman’s home, you know that crustaceans get up to some hijinks in Central Europe. And you know invasive species are a serious problem, even in urban areas after our article about a …
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The phrase “animal cruelty” refers to abusive human behavior directed at animals. But do we have a word for when animals themselves commit atrocities against each other? Supposedly, the word we’re looking for is “nature”. And believe us, nature can be the most brutal thing of all. For a good example, check out our recent …
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As global warming assaults the planet, the arctic permafrost release some long-hidden treasures. We’ve written about the mammoth-tusk hunters, and Russians also found a preserved 50,000-year-old lion cub. For fans of the Jurassic Park series, these discoveries are even more exciting because we jump to prehistoric DNA bringing ancient beasts back to life. Unfortunately, that …
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Sharks are divisive creatures. On one hand, most of us terrified of them. At the same time, though, things like Shark Week prove that equally many people have a fascination with these sleek, toothy fish. On the terror end of the shark scale, there are shark attacks. While having a shark take a bite out …
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The mom died and was found under a pile of clothes. An autopsy determined that she had been decomposing there for at least a year. An officer showed up to the residence and while talking to the residents, the following conversation was overheard on a call to the dispatcher: “Who is this upstairs?” the deputy …
They say cats have nine lives, but eventually even that many lifelines will run out. Sometimes when cats age, they might retire to country estates. Other times, heartbroken owners will pay an enormous sums of money to clone their cat. Most of the time, though, nature runs its course and even the most cherished of …
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If you’re of a particular generation, you’ve sustained permanent trauma from the animated film Brave Little Toaster when it comes to getting rid of broken appliances. For those of you lucky enough not to have the movie as part of your childhood VHS collection, allow me to share the suffering. The movie follows a handful …
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The United States is being invaded by a hostile and lethal force. No, it’s not a foreign military power but something much, much worse. While the invaders don’t employ soldiers or operate under a general, they do have semblance of organization. They work according to a strictly hierarchical caste system, all held together under the …
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It seems these days the consumers are growing more health-conscious by the minute. That’s especially true if you look at the amount of plant-based alternatives to animal-sourced products that are flooding the marketplace. Dairy products are one of the areas where alternative products are increasingly popular. That’s not necessarily because of any animal welfare-related concerns, …
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