If you spend much time watching underwater nature documentaries, you might come to know the dolphin as an incredibly intelligent ocean mammal—it’s demeanor, often playful; it’s skin, typically gray. However, one species of dolphin stands out from the norm. Rather than dwelling in the saltwater of the ocean, this dolphin resides in freshwater rivers; rather…
‘Mythical’ Pink Dolphins of the Amazon River Are Real, but Rare; Here’s How You Can Find Them
What Exactly Is the Polar Vortex?
February 19, 2021
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At the start of February 2021, a major snowstorm hit the northeast United States, with some areas receiving well over two feet of snow. Just a few weeks earlier, Spain experienced a historic and deadly snowstorm and dangerously low temperatures. Northern Siberia is no stranger to cold, but in mid-January 2021, some Siberian cities reported temperatures below minus 70 F (minus 56…
Panthers Are Actually Just Black Leopards With Invisible Spots, but Why Are They So Ultra Rare?
When you think of panthers, those black, mysterious—not to mention dangerous—leopards of the wild, your imagination may wander to obscure jungles in India or Africa, where few humans set foot. And your imagination would not be far off, for such animals are among the rarest large cats in the world. “Black panthers are uncommon,” Nicholas Pilfold,…
South Dakota Governor Calls Biden’s Abrupt Termination of Keystone Pipeline ‘Dangerous’
February 17, 2021
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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem said that President Joe Biden’s recent executive decision to end the Keystone XL Pipeline project has not only hurt her state’s economy but is dangerous for America’s energy independence, adding that she would like to see the Biden administration prioritize all-of-the-above energy policy. “I’ve always been a supporter of diversified…
Parrot With No Beak Gets Second Chance at Life After Rescuers Craft New Prosthetic Beak
An animal rehabilitation center in Brazil is being hailed for its innovation in helping an injured parrot with a missing beak found in the wild. The bird was admitted to the center, and a handmade prosthetic beak was contracted, allowing the parrot to be able to eat again and fully recover. Experts at Renascer ACN,…
Victoria Fast-Tracking Regional Recycling
Victoria has injected $20 million to fast-track regional recycling infrastructure as they work towards implementing a new four-bin system that separates household waste into rubbish, recycling, glass, and green waste. “We are revolutionising recycling across Victoria. By separating household waste into four categories, we’re making the most of the material and making sure we reduce…
Baby Albino Elephant Found Trapped in Snare Near Death, Now Thriving Thanks to Rescuers
A baby albino elephant was found alone in the wild, trapped in a snare in January 2020 in South Africa. The infant was severely injured due to the restraint, and it was thought she might not live. Rescuers took in the dehydrated, starving calf, and took her into the care of the team at Hoedspruit…
Ultra-Rare White Kangaroo Baby Born in New York Zoo, Possibly the First Ever in US
What could be the first-ever white kangaroo born in the United States entered the world at Animal Adventure Park in Harpursville, New York, in what experts are calling a rare genetic mutation of kangaroo DNA. Several months ago, one of the park’s red kangaroos gave birth to the white baby kangaroo. However, the animal keepers…
South Korea Unveils $43 Billion Plan for World’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm
SEOUL—South Korea unveiled a 48.5 trillion won ($43.2 billion) plan to build the world’s largest wind power plant by 2030 as part of efforts to foster an environmentally-friendly recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The project is a major component of President Moon Jae-in’s Green New Deal, initiated last year to curb reliance on fossil fuels…
Can You Spot the Zebra Hiding in the Herd of Wildebeest in This Crowded Wildlife Photo?
When an enormous herd of wildebeest strode out onto the Kenyan savanna early one morning, wildlife photographer Ingo Gerlach knew he had to capture the moment. What he didn’t expect was to find a zebra cleverly hidden within the herd, grazing in almost perfect camouflage. Considering the zebra’s bright white stripes, it’s surprising to think it…
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