Columbus, OH

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Nature lovers everywhere know just how brutal things can be in the wild. And when it comes to survival of the fittest, sometimes that brutality comes from the most unlikely of places, like the docile-looking praying mantis. Thanks to alleged backyard footage, we now know just how fierce the praying mantis can be, especially when one turns their focus to eating something as adorable as a hummingbird. But, is there any truth to the stop-motion footage? Or is it doctored to make it look like the large bug is taking a bite out of the tiny bird? Keep reading to...

Horrifying Video Shows a Praying Mantis Eating a Hummingbird — but Is It Real?

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Atop those telephone and power lines our feathered friends love to perch. Sometimes we see just a couple, other times flocks upon flocks gather. It kind of reminds us of Alfred Hitchcock's 1963 horror movie, The Birds. So what's up with these power lines? Our flying friends are taking advantage...

Three Smart Reasons Birds Love Sitting on Power Lines

A-Z-Animals

It’s estimated that there are millions of species of insects in the world. While many of these species are solely found on the ground — if they’ve been found at all so far! — a surprisingly large number of these global creepy-crawlies are also able to take to the sky. While you may think of […]

10 of the Largest Flying Insects in the World

It’s a well-known fact that most birds can fly. Some birds fly to catch prey, while others fly to escape predators. Regardless, the ability to fly is one of the defining features of most birds. However, there exists a subset of birds that lack this ability. There exist a handful of birds that can’t fly […]

10 Birds That Can’t Fly

In a scientific paper demonstrating multiple breakthroughs, scientists at Sydney and Liverpool have identified a commonly available blood thinner that doubles as an antidote to cobra venom. The study relied on CRISPR gene modification technology to identify cells immune to snake venom and use them as case studies to figure...

CRISPR Identifies Commonly Available Drug That Works as Cobra Venom Antidote

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Though “ground squirrel” is actually a term that can be applied to anything from chipmunks to prairie dogs, it’s most often used to denote several animals that make their home in the Western U.S. and look like the bushy-tailed cousins of arboreal squirrels—but live in burrows in the ground. In ...Continue reading

Sweet Baby Squirrel Noshes on Flower Petals When There Are No Nuts To Be Found

Weeding can be one of the most tedious and frustrating aspects of gardening. It’s disheartening to see unwanted plants take over your meticulously cared-for garden beds. But what if I told you there’s a way to reduce the amount of time spent pulling weeds while enhancing the beauty of your garden? Enter ground covers—nature’s own weed suppressors! These fast-growing, dense plants can be a gardener’s best friend, shading out those pesky weeds and providing a lush, green carpet of foliage.

No More Weeds! 10 Fast-Growing Ground Covers That Choke Out Weeds

Wyoming State

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

NASA’s old but still kickin’ Curiosity rover drove over a boulder, which crumbled to reveal yellow sulfur crystals. Rocks made of pure sulfur have never been seen before on the Red Planet, and scientists say the conditions in which such crystals form aren’t associated with the location the rover was exploring.

NASA Stunned by Discovery After Mars Rover Breaks Open a Rock

Cute but a gardening hazard, these furry rodents can ruin your favorite plants in no time. So, here’s How to Keep Squirrels Out of Potted Plants!. Squirrels and chipmunks won’t just irritate you by knocking over plants and pots; these adorable mini monsters cause immense damage by digging up bulbs and burying nuts and seeds in pots. But we have just the right tricks to help you keep squirrels out of potted plants without harming them!

How to Keep Squirrels Out of Potted Plants

Hummingbirds are useful pollinators and can be delightful backyard visitors. Though there are a number of flowering plants attractive to hummingbirds, many people choose to install hummingbird feeders to attract these diminutive, fast-flying birds. Hummingbirds require a very specific food source, however, the nectar which is liquid sugar is also attractive to insects, especially ants.

7 Clever Ways to Keep Ants Out of Hummingbird Feeders

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What makes a zodiac sign high maintenance? Needing extra attention can make someone high maintenance. Uncontrollable emotional roller coasters can make someone high maintenance. Demanding others more than they can give can make someone high maintenance. Needing all of the attention all or most of the time can make someone high maintenance.

5 Zodiac Signs That Are High Maintenance

Bucks County Beacon

“[I]nvoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God,” the Constitution of the Confederate States of America composed by southern slaveholders in 1861 sought to “establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” The authors of Project 2025, the latest playbook for restructuring the federal government in order to accomplish the policy goals of Christian Nationalists, similarly declare their manifesto will “decide America’s future” by securing their “God-given individual rights to live freely” and exercise dominion over others.

Legislating Inequality: The Christian Confederate Roots of Project 2025

Find out what professional exterminators and entomologists say about getting rid of termites and how to prevent them from attacking your home. Termites are elusive wood-eating insects that can cause costly damage to your home. Believe it or not, these critters are actually a valuable part of our ecosystem. They are a food source for other animals, their tunneling is good for the soil and their feeding habits are hugely important for wood decomposition. This latter activity is where the human world and the termite world collide: You see the difference between a tree stump and your deck supports, but wood is wood to a termite.

How to Get Rid of Termites

In my time writing about abandoned dogs, I’ve seen people leave them on the road, tie them up somewhere, or just dump the poor pups in a box. However, I have never quite seen anyone cruelly place puppies in a plastic container that makes it extremely difficult for them to move, breathe, or do anything.

Woman Notices A Moving Container On Her Lawn, Then Discovers A Shocking Surprise Inside

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Quote of the Day: “If you wait to get all the information you think you need before you act, you’ll never act because there’s an infinite amount of information out there.” – Jeff Bridges. Photo by: Andras Vas (cropped) With a new inspirational quote every...

“If you wait to get all the information you think you need before you act, you’ll never act because there’s an infinite amount of information out there.” – Jeff Bridges

Getting comfortable with your gear and settings is the first step to achieving stronger avian photography. This genre depends on learning bird behavior, reaction time and proper camera settings. You know the saying, “Can you tell me how to get to Carnegie Hall?” “Practice, practice practice!” So, out to the backyard to study birds and work on using new settings.

Avian photography practice with backyard birds

Vision Pet Care

When considering a feline companion, longevity and health are crucial factors for many pet enthusiasts. Certain cat breeds are renowned for their extended lifespans and robust health, making them ideal companions for those seeking long-term furry friends. This article explores the longest living cat breeds and delves into the characteristics that contribute to their longevity and well-being.

Discover the Longest Living Cat Breeds Known for Their Health

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Bat-like Drone Can Hurl Itself at Trees and Perch There–Inspired By a Flying Squirrel

An innovative bat-like drone can fly straight into a tree and perch there, folding its wings around the trunk to hug it and keep it in...

Bat-like Drone Can Hurl Itself at Trees and Perch There–Inspired By a Flying Squirrel

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