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Experts stunned after capturing first-of-its-kind images of elusive bird: 'A rare sight"
2+ hour, 7+ min ago (328+ words) Birdwatchers and nature lovers in Kerala, India, have been treated to a truly special sight this winter. In the Katampally area in Kannur, observers spotted an isabelline shrike " a migratory bird more commonly associated with the steppes of Central Asia…...
Is it illegal to talk to dolphins? What US law says
7+ hour, 35+ min ago (539+ words) You've had it up to your eyeballs with snow and rain in Iowa and you've decided to book a flight to Florida to spend some time on the beach. While relaxation is the objective, you've also decided that a quick…...
Local makes history with incredible 135-acre donation: 'It's something I have to do in my life"
12+ hour, 37+ min ago (365+ words) One Vermont woman recently made good on a plan to donate a 135-acre parcel of land to a local trust, preserving it as a refuge for wildlife. The Rutland Herald reported in mid-March that Pat Stevenson bought the land in…...
A native seabird population is surging in Honolulu, finding a home among office towers and traffic
14+ hour, 5+ min ago (16+ words) A native seabird population is surging in Honolulu, finding a home among office towers and traffic'Yahoo...
How a seabird native to Hawaii has adapted to life in Honolulu's concrete jungle
10+ hour, 5+ min ago (735+ words) The birds hunt for food at sea and lay eggs on land. So traditional navigators like her, who look to the stars, waves and other elements in nature to pilot across the ocean, see the bird's presence as a sign…...
Researchers concerned after observing 'catastrophic' grizzly bear behavior
1+ day, 37+ min ago (453+ words) Researchers have shed light on changes in behavior that have led grizzly bears closer and closer to human habitats, increasing the likelihood of dangerous interactions. According to the 2021 documentary "The Beast of Our Time," grizzly bears are expanding their territories…...
Social media influencer races to save endangered species after developing unusual bond with manatee-like animal
17+ hour, 29+ min ago (395+ words) One resident of Phuket city has spent over a year using a drone to monitor some of Thailand's rare dugongs and share them on social media, the Guardian reported. "I feel a deep connection to these incredible creatures," said Theerasak…...
Why Pudgy Penguins are the New Standard for Digital-to-Canvas Art
23+ hour, 44+ min ago (438+ words) There is a certain joy in painting characters that are designed to make people smile. When I first saw the Pudgy Penguins, I knew I had to bring them to life on a large-scale canvas. These aren't just "internet cartoons....
More Than 110 New Species Discovered In Deep Waters Off Australia
23+ hour, 48+ min ago (156+ words) Scientists have identified more than 110 new species found in deep water beyond the edges of Australia's Great Barrier Reef. "During the voyage it was incredible to observe plenty of unique, deep-sea creatures in locations from seamounts and atolls to unexplored…...
What you need to know about desalination, a growing source of drinking water
23+ hour, 48+ min ago (445+ words) As climate change intensifies droughts, disrupts rainfall patterns and fuels wildfires, more regions are turning to the sea for drinking water. Desalination, which is the process of removing salt from seawater, offers a way to produce freshwater in regions that…...