Having a backyard means getting out to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air with family and friends. Barbecuing, lounging by the pool, planting flowers in the garden, etc.. However what usually comes with beautiful nature and fresh air, is the variety of insects and more particularly, BEES! The spring, summer and early autumn is a […]
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Animal abuse stories are gut-wrenching. Beyond the horror of seeing a living being tortured, there’s an element of betrayal. The human owner is expected to love and provide for the animals. Their welfare becomes the human’s responsibility. When this trust is betrayed, it leaves the animal not only physically but psychologically damaged. Many are never […]
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Did you know there is an abundance of gross things that actually benefit your health? It’s true! So many things that seem yucky, the kind that may give you the heebie-jeebies, are actually good for us. We have made a list of the best examples so you may stop avoiding them. You never know; you […]
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Cuteness can be discovered in a load of different shapes and sizes. Within the realm of Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors, the tiniest creature to grace their presence is none other than Boop. A baby feathertail glider. Unparalleled in its adorable essence, Boop, the baby animal, captivates hearts without trying. Having bravely ventured out of her […]
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A famed celebrity chef recently banned all vegan individuals from his restaurant after he received a single negative review where a customer criticized his lack of plant-based options. The chef in question, John Mountain, revealed on his Facebook page that his restaurant, Fyre, would no longer cater to diners who were vegan. According to the […]
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Mexico is the sixth-highest honey producer worldwide. (1) Much of that honey is produced by indigenous Mayan beekeepers, most of them women who are considered to be the guardians of the endangered melipona bee. (2) When Monsanto threatened to bring genetically modified soybeans into their regions, Leydy Pech, a Mayan beekeeper fought back. Not only […]
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Strawberries are undeniably one of nature’s most delightful treats, from captivating us with their vibrant red color to their sweet taste. However, beneath their appealing exterior lies a microscopic world invisible to the naked eye. A close-up examination of strawberries under a microscope unveils a surprising and often unsettling array of insects and microorganisms. Under […]
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Wahaca, one of the most famous Mexican restaurant chains around, has become one of the first such establishments to remove steak from their menu. They have decided to remove it because of the effect steak has on the environment- as it reportedly increases the carbon footprint. The co-owner of this chain is the winner of […]
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Amazon has created an alternative method of paying at shops and restaurants. Instead of a card, the Amazon One scanner reads the palm of users’ hands. All they need to do is hover their palm over the scanner momentarily, and the payment goes through. The system also collects data like personal preferences and shopping history […]
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Paul Battenally and Clara Trindall love traveling. Although they are from Australia, they met in Japan, where both of them were working at the time. But they always dreamed of exploring their home country together. So they began to research vans and motorhomes, but they all looked too cramped for the tall Battenally. Instead, they […]
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In late September, about 80,000 female Giant South American turtles gathered on their usual nesting beaches to dig nests and lay their eggs. These beaches, along the Guaporé/Inténez River and on the border between Brazil and Bolivia, became alive with baby turtles hatching from mid-December into early January. Footage captures these tiny creatures coming out […]
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Two teams came across the handiwork of the Osmia avosetta bees. These discoveries took place in Turkey and Iran. Why are we still talking about this? It all comes down to their beautiful nests. The bees create them using flower petals. Every single nest takes around a day to build and is usually the best […]
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