đ°đ· South Korea Ends Bear Bile Farming in Historic Animal Welfare Victory South Korea has officially announced the end of bear bile farming, marking the closure of one of the worldâs most controversial animal exploitation industries. Beginning January 1, 2026, the breeding, possession, and extraction of bile from bearsâprimarily Asiatic black âmoon bearsââwill be completely […]
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Radioactive Wasp’s Nest Found
Radioactive Wasp Nest Discovered at Former U.S. Nuclear Bomb Facility A wasp nest found at the Savannah River Siteâa former U.S. nuclear bomb production facility in South Carolinaâhas tested positive for elevated radiation levels, according to a recent report by the U.S. Department of Energy. Officials stress that there is no threat to public safety. […]
Continue ReadingPet-Safe Plant List
These plants are non-toxic to cats and dogs (according to the ASPCA) and are perfect for indoor spaces:
Continue ReadingAre 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 donât contain harmful alkaloids, chemicals, or irritants that could hurt animals if touched or accidentally nibbled.
Continue ReadingButterflies are Disappearing at a âCatastrophicâ 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 Americaâs 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 […]
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