Animals

March 13, 2024

Watch Live Stream of Bald Eagles Dutifully Waiting for Their Eggs to Hatch in a Wintry Landscape

Jackie and Shadow are kind of a celebrity couple around Southern California, but they aren't Hollywood actors…or even human. They are a pair of bald eagles who call the San Bernardino National Forest home. A cleverly placed webcam has allowed animal lovers to follow them as they deliver their eggs and wait for them to hatch in the weeks leading to the arrival of spring.

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March 7, 2024

Whimsical Space Cats Explore the Mysteries of the Universe

Cat lovers will rejoice over Alice Yoo‘s new cute AI-generated images. Her Space Cats series shows a group of felines suited up as astronauts. Whether they're going on a spacewalk or at the command center, these “astrocats” are in control. Yoo's AI art is inspired by the things she loves, and cats are certainly on that list. Interestingly enough, a cat in outer space isn't actually that far-fetched.

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March 5, 2024

Watch Marlins Quickly Change Colors to Coordinate Attacks With Their Hunting Group

When we think of ocean predators, dangerous creatures such as the white shark or the killer whale may come to mind. But did you know the striped marlin is also one of the most feared animals of the sea? Not only are they one the fastest creatures on the planet, but they also have a unique characteristic that makes hunting in group a coordinated and optimized process. Striped marlins (Kajikia audax)

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March 3, 2024

Massachusetts Library Has Purr-Fect Way To Pay Fines

The Worcester Public Library in Massachusetts does not have late fees, but they do charge for damaged or missing books. However, during the month of March, the library branch will allow its patrons to pay fines by sending in cat pictures. The program is part of the larger “March Meowness: Felines for Fee Forgiveness” campaign that the library has organized.

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