Scientists have linked melting Arctic sea ice to the emergence of a deadly virus among sea lions, ice seals, sea otters and other marine mammals. Source: https://earthsky.org/earth/arctic-ice-loss-exposes-sea-mammals-to-deadly-virus…
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This ancient rhino roamed the Yukon
Fossils suggest that a long-extinct cousin of today’s rhinoceroses tromped through the forests of Northwest Canada roughly 8 to 9 million years ago. Source: https://earthsky.org/earth/extinct-rhino-fossils-alaska-yukon…
Lions: The Uniquely Social ‘King of the Jungle’
Throughout history, lions have been celebrated for their strength and beauty, and are the inspiration for many myths and stories worldwide. Source: https://www.livescience.com/27404-lion-facts.html
Seals remember what they just did – but only for about 18 seconds
Seals and sea lions can repeat their last action on command, as long as they are asked to do so within 18 seconds , hinting at a degree of self-awareness Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2208530-seals-remember-what-they-just-did-but-only-for-about-18-seconds/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home…
Why Knights Fought Snails in Illuminated Medieval Manuscripts
The snail may leave a trail of slime behind him, but a little slime will do a man no harm… whilst if you dance with dragons, you must expect to burn. – George R. R. Martin, The Mystery Knight As any Game of Thrones fan knows, being a knight has its downsides. It isn’t all […]
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100-Plus Neglected Lions Found With Mange, Neurological Problems, on South African Farm
The owner of the lions was a member of the organization that sets animal-welfare standards for lion breeding. Source: https://www.livescience.com/65440-neglected-lions-mange-breeding-facility.html
Gigantic prehistoric predatory cat discovered
Palaeontologists unexpectedly came across fossil evidence of the creature in a museum drawer in Kenya. Larger than any of today’s lions or tigers, thi… Source: https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/327062/gigantic-prehistoric-predatory-cat-discovered
Rhino Poacher Killed by Elephant and Devoured by Lions, Officials Say
Officials at Kruger National Park in South Africa said only a skull and a pair of pants were recovered. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/07/world/africa/south-africa-poacher-rhino-lions.html?partner=rss&emc=rss