Bird of prey breeding in Ireland for the first time in 200 years
“This is a huge conservation success story.” The first known case of breeding from ospreys has been recorded in Ireland in modern times. The bird of prey is believed to have bred in Fermanagh in a confidential nesting site, giving birth to at least two, possibly three chicks, according to Ulster Wildlife. Giles Knight, Environmental […]
3 years ago
African elephants are evolving to not grow tusks because of poachers
Poaching is having some serious affects. According to a recent article posted on BusinessInsider, scientists in Mozambique are now racing to get to grips with the genetics of elephants born without tusks, as well as the outcome of the trait. The article states that elephant behavior expert and National Geographic Explorer, Joyce Poole, explained that poaching has […]
8 years ago
PIC: Man in London wakes up after a big night out to find a fox ‘trying to pull his trousers off’
“Big night, mate?” “Nothing too crazy, if you don’t include that fox that tried to knick my trousers.” The above exchange may well have been similar to the one Steve Gould had with a friend after the weirdest ending to a booze-up we’ve heard for some time. The 35-year-old tube worker was on a night […]
11 years ago