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Wildfires often evoke powerful images of destruction and chaos, but not all wildfires are created equal. While the immediate thought of a wildfire might bring to mind the devastation of homes, landscapes, and lives, there exists a lesser-known narrative about the positive impacts of certain types of wildfires. According to research from the University of California, Davis, low-severity wildfires play a crucial role in protecting our forests.

Low-severity wildfires help protect future forests

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Have you ever stopped to consider the differences between a Tibetan Mastiff vs wolf? Both of these animals are exquisite dogs that deserve respect as well as love, but do they have anything in common? And, if worse came to worst, which one of these dogs would win in a fight?  In this article, we […]

Tibetan Mastiff vs Wolf: Who Would Win?

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Imagine this: you’re at the zoo with your toddler, expecting nothing more than a day filled with animal sights and sounds. But what if your little one ends up making an unexpected friend?

Toddler and baby gorilla lock eyes then begin playing game no one can ignore

When people talk about drugs, you’ve probably heard the phrase “…it could kill an elephant.” There are certain drugs and toxins that can kill elephants, but is anything similarly true in the wild world of nature? It turns out, yes —when it comes to animals, there are some that can kill an elephant. Read on […]

8 Animals That Can Kill An Elephant

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

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To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

In a heartwarming tale of liberation and companionship, a baby elephant named Tofu finds freedom from the shackles of captivity, narrated by the dedicated team at Planting Peace.

Baby elephant who’s spent entire life in chains can’t contain emotion when he’s finally freed

The woman who shot a video of a hydrothermal explosion in Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday morning told WyoFile she and her family were terrified as the blast sent boiling water and rocks skyward, destroying parts of a boardwalk, its guardrail and a nearby bench.

Yellowstone hydrothermal explosion: ‘We were terrified’

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SPARTANBURG, SC - The cougar, also known as the mountain lion, was once one of the most widely distributed mammals in the Western Hemisphere, including South Carolina. Historically, this majestic predator occupied a vast range from Canada to South America, with a significant presence throughout the continental United States.

Mountain Lion Sightings Reported in South Carolina Despite Extinction

Tamarins use a system of facial expressions and more than 38 different vocalisations to communicate.

Rare monkey twins born at Chester Zoo

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

On 9 July, Diana Cazacu, a 19-year-old hiker, was mauled to death by a young female bear in the Bucegi mountains north of Bucharest. In response, the government overturned a 2016 moratorium on bear hunting - and reignited a fierce debate about what to do with Romania's growing bear population, the largest in Europe outside Russia.

A bear mauled a Romanian teen to death. Will a cull solve the problem?

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Anatolian Shepherds Jump Into Action to Defend Baby Goats Like the Best Boys

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  Tembanechako Mastick and a group of men scanned bushes near their village in southeast Zimbabwe, on the hunt for the den of hyenas that had recently attacked livestock. Scattered fragments of goat bones showed the way, and Mastick peeped cautiously into a deep hole in the earth.“They are probably gone from here, but not far because they see plenty of food in this area,” Mastick said. Some of his companions suggested sealing the hole, while others argued for trying to burn out any animals inside.In the past, Mastick, 47, might have been willing. He grew up hunting in...

He once poached the wild animals of Zimbabwe. Now he preaches against it

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Malaysia is inviting countries that buy its palm oil to adopt orangutans but leave them in their natural habitat, local media reported, tweaking a plan that originally sought to send some abroad. On Sunday, Plantation and Commodities Minister Johari Abdul Ghani said any orangutans that were adopted would stay in Malaysia, the official Bernama news agency and other local media reported.

Apes to stay at home as Malaysia tweaks 'orangutan diplomacy'

The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert on planet Earth. It sits in North Africa, covering parts of Egypt, Libya, Sudan, and Chad, and is famous for its sand dune fields and major rivers of the Nile and Niger. Along with its stunning geographic features, the Sahara has immense biodiversity, despite its extreme terrain. […]

Discover 25 Animals That Call the Sahara Desert Their Home

 Staff at a Hampshire zoo are mourning the death of a 16-year-old snow leopard which had to be put down after its health deteriorated with old age.The decision was taken at Marwell Zoo, near Winchester, to euthanise the elderly female called Irina which had been on a geriatric care plan.A zoo spokeswoman said: “This is a very sad time for everyone at Marwell, particularly so soon after the death of Bagai, our male Amur tiger, and Makeda the female giraffe.”Laura Read, chief executive of Marwell Wildlife, said: “We do have, within a large variety of species, some aged animals...

Snow leopard Irina put down at Marwell Zoo after health deteriorates

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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International Orangutan Day: Protecting the 'people of the forest'

Today, August 19th, is a special date is that is reserved to honor one of the most charismatic yet critically underappreciated animals in the diverse expanse...

International Orangutan Day: Protecting the 'people of the forest'

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