Slow lorises are nocturnal primates native to Southeast Asia. They have round heads, large eyes, a narrow snout, and different coloration patterns, according to Wikipedia. They have a pincer-like grip so they can hold onto tree branches for an extended time. Their bite is toxic and serves as a deterrent to predators. When mothers lick …
Palm oil plantation owners are the newest threat to Sumatran elephant populations in Southeast Asia. According to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), palm oil is in margarine, ice cream, lipstick, and shampoo. The demand for palm oil is on the rise. The worldwide demand for it may even double by 2050. To meet the demand …
Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. We have all heard those words. You can find ways to reuse items around your house to eliminate the amount of trash in our landfills. Recycling is a first step in making sure our environment stays clean and healthy for future generations. Another saying comes to mind “One man’s trash is another …
Are people who are celebrated truly kindred spirits? All but one – meet Kay Buell. Perhaps you’ve heard of her – she was famed as a well-known animal rescuer. In San Bernardino County, the town is gripped by more than 12 felony counts of animal abuse, classified as one of the worst cases ever committed – all by …
In Dhaka, Bangladesh, rivers of blood run throughout the city and its streets after a series of animal sacrifices were carried out for a Muslim festival named Eid al-Adha. Residents of the capital have been reported to be wading through Dhaka’s narrow streets which became flooded due to a mixture of both animal blood and rainwater. It has …
We should never, ever abuse animals. We should learn to mind our own business and leave strays alone, lest something happens to us, them or even our property. After all, you wouldn’t think that animals would be able to exact revenge, do you? One man didn’t. A Chinese man residing in the city of Chongqing, …
Abandoned animals have it the worst – most of them have been homeless since birth, and are left for dread in the old city streets. This story is about a one-week-old kitten who was fortunately rescued by a good Samaritan. This kitten was a newborn, and she was rescued by local animal rescue organisation, the North Brooklyn …
Have you ever encountered wild animals on a drive? Steven Knoop did. On the way to town, Steven and his friend Paul spotted a fawn lying in the middle of the road. They swerved to avoid it, and stopped the car. Both friends jump out to have a closer look. The fawn laid motionless on the …
One may argue that ghosts do not exist unless proven by science. But others may not agree – the supernatural exists and are living amongst us. On YouTube, Youtuber KaelinSpeaks has uploaded a video dubbed as ‘real ghost footage’ on 6 June 2013. The video was recorded on 29 May 2013 itself – it showed …
Have you ever heard of canine baby naps? This funny story involves a family dog named Raven and an infant named Addison – they frequently nap together! Raven would disappear in the afternoons. When the family found her, she’ll be alongside baby Addison during the infant’s afternoon naps, in her cot and all snuggled up …