I didn’t know what my life was missing until I came across this adorable, yet fascinating sea slug. The leaf sheep, or leaf slug, is the only non-plant organism in the world with the ability to photosynthesize. How incredible is that! Some Quick Facts About the Leaf Sheep The Leaf Sheep is scientifically known as ...
Namibia, one of the countries in southern Africa, is currently in a state of emergency. They are considered the driest country in southern Africa, with an average of only 11 inches of rain per year. Namibia is currently facing another drought, which is affecting both the animals and people in the country. What Does This ...
During a gold-digging expedition in the Kolyma region, Russian miners made an incredible discovery – a perfectly preserved Woolly Rhino! Unearthing a piece of history that is not only amazing to witness, but creates a rare opportunity for scientists to study this ancient creature! Ancient Creature The Woolly Rhino was a massive animal with long, ...
In 1976, four snake fossils were discovered huddled together in the White River Formation, Wyoming. These perfectly preserved 38 million-year-old fossils’ identity remained a mystery until scientists made use of newer technology to identify them as a new species, Hibernophis breithaupti. Its discovery gives insights into the social behavior of snakes and helps fill some ...
In 1995, 14 wolves completely changed the Yellowstone National Park. Their presence not only altered the national park’s ecological structure but also geographically! Let’s have a look at how these incredible animals helped restore balance in the Yellowstone National Park. History of Wolves in Yellowstone Wolves were once abundant in Yellowstone, but by the early ...
In a quest to learn more about the history of our planet’s extinct creatures, a group of international scientists set out on a mission to find ancient DNA which was still intact. Their mission led them to a well-preserved freeze-dried Woolly Mammoth skin sample, excavated in northeastern Siberbia in 2018. An incredible finding that allowed ...
