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Bison had survived for 2 million years until humans arrived
Bison had survived for 2 million years until humans arrived - http://www.bbc.com/earth/story/20170406-bison-had-survived-for-2-million-years-until-humans-arrived
Fences built across Europe to stop refugees are threatening the continent’s wildlife
In 1989, the fall of the Iron Curtain and the removal of border fences along the edges of the former Soviet Union wasn’t only the first step in today’s borderless Europe where citizens are able to travel more freely. It also created the backbone of the so-called European Green Belt: a movement for environmental protection… via …
As Mr. Spock would say, Fascinating. Alien Jellyfish
So why do male seahorses get pregnant?
With their distinctive snouts and vertical posture, seahorses are some of the most unique creatures in the ocean. And with new genetic research, scientists are getting important insight into what made them that way. In a new report published in Nature, researchers have pinpointed a gene activated in one of seahorses’ most intriguing adaptations: the… via …
Satellite imagery of the Arctic reveals bleak outlook for polar bears
Polar bears have long been the poster animals for climate protection. But this week, scientists who have been studying data from NASA and other satellite operators on changing environments had more bad news for the Arctic bears, and for reindeer, mountain lions, and other creatures suffering the effects of drought and warming seas. Detailed satellite… via …
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Home on the Range: the simple things in life make my day, everyday.
When the challenges and push-back of people start bringing me down, I go out in search of the simple - the reality - of living a good life. For me, this means driving down country roads, past open fields dotted with horses, cows, sheep and other lovely creatures. Yesterday was such a day for me, …
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It’s Popcorn Time, Woohoo!
I love love love popcorn, nom nom nom.
Watch Adele’s Hilarious Freakout As a Rogue Bat Crashes Her Concert — TIME
So it's true, EVERYTHING loves Adele!!!! Adele might have 10 Grammy awards, but that doesn’t mean that she’s exempt from being caught off-guard by a bat every now and then. The powerhouse singer was surprised during a concert in Mexico City, Mexico on Monday night when a rogue bat crashed her stage, eventually attacking one …
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Scientists Fear Climate Change Is Killing the Arctic’s Reindeer — TIME
Researchers working in Arctic Russia have expressed their concerns that thousands of reindeer could die this year as a result of global climate change. About 20,000 reindeer starved to death in 2006 and another 61,000 in 2013, according to a recent study. In these cases, heavy rains caused by low levels of sea cover and… via …
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