Animals

January 17, 2024

Meet the Picasso Moth: Mother Nature’s Insect That Looks Like a Work of Abstract Art

Many people think of insects as icky, and moths particularly as the rather dull cousins of more flashy butterflies. But moths, which are much more common than butterflies with over 160,000 documented species, are far from boring and dull. They come in beautiful varieties, including the iridescent glamour of the Diva Moth, the thick fur of the Fuzzy Bunny Moth, and the Sesame-street-ready Rosy Maple Moth.

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January 11, 2024

Endangered Green Sea Turtle Suffering From Hypothermia Is Rescued in Oregon

Green sea turtles are gentle giants of the ocean. Herbivores whose plant diet gives them their trademark green color, they roam the waters of the Earth. Certain populations of the green sea turtle are sadly dubbed endangered species. They weigh up to 350 pounds as adults and stretch up to 4 feet. But one individual member of the species proved much smaller, almost diminutive, when she washed ashore on an Oregon beach suffering from hypothermia.

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January 7, 2024

Caring Pet Owner Grows Grass Without Dirt to Feed His 80 Guinea Pigs

Many pet owners will go the extra mile for their furry friends. A man named Cid Dwyer is the perfect example of this, as he dutifully grows his guinea pigs' food. He recently shared a video showing his process to grow grass without using dirt. The result not only offers the critters a healthy meal but it's also visually pleasing. The clip, which has since gone viral, depicts every step of Dwyer's detailed endeavor.

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December 28, 2023

Reindeer Are Multitaskers That Eat and Sleep at the Same Time To Pack on Weight for Winter

Santa's reindeer must be tired from Christmas exertions, but reindeer around the world are preparing for a different feat. They must survive the long arctic winter of little daylight and freezing temperatures. Their northern peers choose different paths to stay alive, including hibernation and packing on the fat for leaner days. For reindeer, the latter technique is critical to survival. A layer of fat is protective and sustaining—and that fat comes from ambitious eating.

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