In a tragic incident at a remote radar site in Canada’s Arctic region, a worker was fatally attacked by two polar bears, leading to the killing of one of the bears. This event, while devastating, raises significant concerns about the measures in place to protect both employees and the endangered polar bears that inhabit these […]
“Fleeing in panic” from charging bear, diabetic hiker spends night lost in the backcountry
A diabetic hiker who spent the night in Colorado’s backcountry and nearly ran out of life-saving medication says she panicked when she was charged by a bear and became lost. According to Alamosa Volunteer Search And Rescue, the out-of-state woman was hiking at Zapata Falls in the San Luis Valley on August 12 with a […]
Climate Change Is Pushing Polar Bear Populations Into Conflict With Humans, Scientists Say
Deep in Canada’s remote Brevoort Island, in the Nunavut territory, a radar technician was killed last week in a rare polar bear attack. Days earlier, a polar bear was spotted in Rankin Inlet, a remote, but fairly populated, Inuit settlement in the same territory. Experts warn that similar encounters with polar bears will likely become […]
California Pelicans Face Mysterious Die-Offs
In a concerning ecological phenomenon, nearly 900 brown pelicans across California have been admitted to wildlife rehabilitation centers, with hundreds more found deceased in the wild. This substantial die-off of the brown pelican, a species recently removed from the Endangered Species Act list in 2009, has alarmed conservationists and biologists, prompting urgent investigations into its […]
Yellowstone bison rut not for faint of heart, video shows
Yellowstone National Park on Sunday issued its annual reminder that the bison rut is underway, advising tourists to “use extra caution and give bison extra space during this time.” If anyone wonders why they should be more careful at this time of year, watch the striking footage posted below. It shows a clearly dominant bison […]
Why do sloth bears attack humans? New study links behaviour to tiger defence mechanisms
Ponder the most dangerous bear in the world, and you might naturally think of the mighty polar bear – king of the Arctic and most carnivorous of ursids – or the big and ornery North American grizzly. But the species that actually mauls the most people on average each year? The smaller, galumphing, and far […]
Historic Release of South Africa’s Last Zoo Elephant
South Africa’s national zoo has seen a historic change with the release of its last elephant, Charlie, back into the wild after 40 years in captivity. Charlie, who was only two years old when captured from Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park in 1984, began his journey at the Boswell Wilkie Circus before moving to the zoo […]
The Perfect Guide to Styling Butterfly Earrings for Every Occasion
Butterfly earrings are a symbol of freedom, beauty, and elegance. As versatile accessories, they bring a unique charm and radiance to the wearer in both daily life and special occasions. YFN Jewelry has crafted a variety of butterfly earrings to suit various tastes. In this article, we will introduce several designs and wearing tips for […]