These plants are non-toxic to cats and dogs (according to the ASPCA) and are perfect for indoor spaces:
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Are Venus Flytraps Safe Around Pets?
Venus flytraps are non-toxic to cats, dogs, and other pets according to the ASPCA and other plant safety databases. They don’t contain harmful alkaloids, chemicals, or irritants that could hurt animals if touched or accidentally nibbled.
Continue ReadingButterflies are Disappearing at a ‘Catastrophic’ Rate
Butterflies are rapidly fluttering out of existence from coast to coast, according to a new assessment published Thursday, at a rate that scientists worry could upend ecosystems and undercut pollination that sustains America’s crops. The total number of butterflies in the contiguous United States has declined 22 percent over a 20-year period, according to a […]
Continue ReadingWe Watch The Flower
“We Watch the Flower”: The Fascinating Wait for a Stinky Bloom In an unexpected corner of the internet, thousands of viewers are tuning in for an unusual live event: the rare and much-anticipated bloom of the “corpse flower” in Australia. Known for its overpowering stench, this endangered plant is captivating audiences across the globe as […]
Continue ReadingBee Engaged With Youth – World Bee Day
Bees and other pollinators, such as butterflies, bats, and hummingbirds, are increasingly under threat due to human activities. Pollination is vital for the survival of ecosystems, with nearly 90% of wild flowering plant species and over 75% of food crops relying on animal pollination. Moreover, pollinators are also crucial for food security and biodiversity conservation. […]
Continue ReadingApex Predator River Monster
Apex predator river monster that’s strangled US waterways is spreading The flathead catfish can grow to 120lbs and is now in Canada after going north Scientists blame climate change for its spread and fear it is devastating rivers A river monster that can reach 120lbs and eat anything nearby is tightening its chokehold on America’s […]
Continue ReadingZombie Deer Disease is Spreading
Zombie deer disease is spreading and scientists are concerned that it could jump to humans In the tranquil expanses of North America’s woodlands and grasslands, a silent but concerning phenomenon is unfolding: chronic wasting disease (CWD). The condition, often dubbed “zombie deer disease”, is stealthily spreading among deer populations, sparking concerns among scientists, conservationists and […]
Continue ReadingNatural Remedies to Beat Insomnia
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can make it hard to fall asleep, hard to stay asleep, or cause you to wake up too early and not be able to get back to sleep. You may still feel tired when you wake up. Insomnia can sap not only your energy level and mood but […]
Continue ReadingCat Video Sent 19M Miles
NASA beamed ultra-high definition video of a cat named Taters back to Earth from nearly 19 million miles away, the space agency said Monday. The 15-second cat video was sent to Earth as an experiment for NASA’s Deep Space Optical Communications. The space agency hopes to one day stream very high-bandwidth video and other data […]
Continue ReadingIt Took Two Months To Free Juggles
A curious bear cub got his head stuck in a plastic jug. It took two months to free Juggles. Abear cub got a little too interested in a pet food feeder and got its head stuck inside the plastic container – where it stayed for nearly two months – until Tennessee wildlife workers freed it. […]
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